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January 1999

The Euro was officially launched as a financial currency in 11 nations. In the US, the impeachment trial of Bill Clinton began.

birth
Ice Spice

The future rap star is born in the Bronx.
culture
...Baby One More Time Released

The teen-pop explosion begins.
disaster
Armenia-Colombia Earthquake

A devastating quake in the coffee region.
media
The Sopranos Premieres

The birth of the "Prestige TV" era.
politics
Birth of the Euro

A single currency for Europe becomes reality.
Introduction of the Euro

A new currency for a new Europe.
Notable Passings: Stanley Kubrick, Joe DiMaggio, JFK Jr.