FEBRUARY 21, 1999

SUNDAY
1999 Coca-Cola advertising artwork
$1,000 INVESTED IN COKE STOCK (KO) IN 1999
WOULD HAVE MADE YOU $4,088 IN THE 2025 DATASET
Min Wage Hourly$5.02
Median Home Price$160,010.00
Gas Price Avg$1.48
Bread Price Avg$0.97
Movie Ticket Avg$5.27
First Class Stamp$0.32
Milk Price Avg$3.27
Top Movies From 1999
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1 Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
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Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
2 The Sixth Sense
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The Sixth Sense
3 Toy Story 2
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Toy Story 2
4 Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
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Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
5 The Matrix
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The Matrix
6 Tarzan
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Tarzan
7 Big Daddy
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Big Daddy
8 The Mummy
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The Mummy
9 Runaway Bride
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Runaway Bride
10 The Blair Witch Project
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The Blair Witch Project
She's All That
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She's All That
Varsity Blues
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Varsity Blues
Virus
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Virus
My Favorite Martian
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My Favorite Martian
Blast from the Past
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Blast from the Past
Payback
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Payback
Office Space
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Office Space
The Waterboy
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The Waterboy
Meet Joe Black
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Meet Joe Black
Enemy of the State
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Enemy of the State
The Prince of Egypt
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The Prince of Egypt
Shakespeare in Love
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Shakespeare in Love
You've Got Mail
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You've Got Mail
Patch Adams
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Patch Adams

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Television from this era · February 21, 1999
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South Park
The Sopranos
Stargate SG·1
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Exact-date daily brief

February 21, 1999

On February 21, 1999, the world was captivated by the ongoing developments in the political landscape, particularly regarding the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton, which was nearing its climax. The trial, which had begu...

Inventions & Breakthroughs of February 1999

Gadgets, lab surprises, odd bets, and future-shocks from this slice of the calendar.

1 Smartphone Platform
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Smartphone Platform
2 Wi-Fi Standard Expansion (802.11b)
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Wi-Fi Standard Expansion (802.11b)
3 Online Payment Platform
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Online Payment Platform
4 Search Engine Advertising Model
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Search Engine Advertising Model
5 MP3 Player Ecosystem
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MP3 Player Ecosystem
6 Peer-to-Peer File Sharing
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Peer-to-Peer File Sharing
7 Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
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Digital Video Recorder (DVR)
8 Voice over IP Services
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Voice over IP Services
9 Location-Based Services
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Location-Based Services
10 Online Gaming Platforms
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Online Gaming Platforms

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Popular recordings and roots/country selections associated with the year

Headlines From February 21, 1999

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  • Headline: Theatrical Beauty at Lemon Tree Salon. Impact: This little community theater production of Steel Magnolias inadvertently kickstarted a nationwide trend where beauty salons became the hottest venues for off-Broadway plays. Who knew hair dye and drama went hand in hand?. Fact: Steel Magnolias has been performed in more salons than actual theaters. Apparently, hairdressers make the best directors—especially when it comes to dramatic hairstyles!.
  • Headline: Daughter Of Iran, Shades Of Her Father. Impact: Samira Makhmalbaf's rise to fame as a filmmaker inspired countless young women in Iran to pursue careers in film, leading to a cultural renaissance that challenged the status quo. The ripples reached far and wide, influencing even Hollywood's preferences for authentic storytelling. Fact: Samira was only 18 when she made The Apple, which means I really need to step up my game. I’m still struggling to get my laundry done at that age!.
  • Headline: SOAPBOX; Application Complication. Impact: This essay on college application woes led to a mass uprising of parents everywhere adopting new coping strategies involving chocolate and excessive complaining. It also inspired the development of 'College Application Support Groups'—a safe space for existential crises. Fact: In the time it takes to fill out a single college application, you could have binge-watched an entire season of your favorite show. Priorities, right?.
  • Headline: Pinstripes Fit, and Yanks Will Take Who's Wearing Them. Impact: Roger Clemens joining the Yankees not only solidified his legacy but also sparked the creation of thousands of 'Clemens' fans who would later become the most die-hard fans in baseball history, leading to a series of inexplicable rituals involving hot dogs and foam fingers. Fact: Clemens' first workout as a Yankee had fans so excited that they forgot to wear pants. True dedication to the sport or just a fashion statement? You decide!.
  • Headline: The Ultimate Ivory Tower. Impact: The Institute for Advanced Study's elitism inspired a wave of academic snobbery that spread across universities. This led to the creation of the 'Intellectual Olympics,' where scholars competed to outsmart each other in discussions about obscure theories no one actually understands. Fact: The Institute has had more Nobel Prize winners on its staff than you have had hot meals this week. But hey, who’s counting?.
  • Headline: Newark Airport Is No. 1, Trying Hard to Be No. 2. Impact: Newark's consistency in delays led to the invention of 'Airport Yoga' as travelers sought peace of mind while waiting for their flights. This trend later inspired yoga studios everywhere to offer classes in 'Zen Delay.'. Fact: Newark Airport has had so many delays that it should probably be renamed 'The Grounded Airport.' At least the food is still overpriced!.
  • Headline: Five Perspectives on the Business of Reshaping Medicare. Impact: The fierce lobbying over Medicare sparked a nationwide trend of healthcare debates at family Thanksgiving dinners, resulting in more arguments than ever before about who should pay for what. Spoiler alert: it’s always the turkey that gets roasted. Fact: Medicare was initially created in the 1960s, but the debates about it feel like they’ve been going on since the dawn of time. Seriously, grab the popcorn!.
  • Headline: Bringing Up the Basement; Rockefeller Center Is Turning Its Underground Concourse Into a Shiny New Shopping Zone. Lost in the Bargain, Preservationists Say, Is an Art Deco Treasure.. Impact: The destruction of this Art Deco concourse led to an underground movement of preservationists who now argue fervently over the merits of modern shopping versus historical architecture—proving that even in shopping, nostalgia is king. Fact: The Art Deco style is so beloved that it has its own fan club. Yes, that's right—people who get together to discuss the merits of geometric patterns and shiny surfaces. Sign me up!.

Wall Street Time Machine

The Right Call: A historical $1,000 investment comparison using the stored long-range dataset.
Rank #2
AAPL
Apple
Price in 1999
$0.31
Stored value
$880,068

Apple - If you invested $1,000 in 1999, it would be worth $880,068 today (880.1x return)

🦸 Top 5 Comics
Batman: Harley Quinn #1
Batman: Harley Quinn #1
$35.00
The Authority #1
The Authority #1
$75
Planetary #1
Planetary #1
$1,200
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace #1
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace #1
$200
Bluntman and Chronic #1
Bluntman and Chronic #1
$15
🧸 Top 5 Toys
LEGO Star Wars Sets
LEGO Star Wars Sets
$150.00
Pokemon Trading Card Game
Pokemon Trading Card Game
$150.00
Furby
Furby
$30.00
Razor Scooter
Razor Scooter
$150.00
Beyblade
Beyblade
$700.00
🎮 Top 5 Video Games
Super Smash Bros.
Super Smash Bros.
$500.00
Silent Hill
Silent Hill
$147.48
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings
Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings
$750.00
Final Fantasy VIII
Final Fantasy VIII
$200.00
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater
$200.00
⚾ Top 5 Trading Cards
1999 Pokémon Base Set 1st Edition Charizard Holo #4
1999 Pokémon Base Set 1st Edition Charizard Holo #4
$1,655
1999 Bandai Dragon Ball Z Japanese Prism Card #PP-06 (Son Goku Super Saiyan)
1999 Bandai Dragon Ball Z Japanese Prism Card #PP-06 (Son Goku Super Saiyan)
Unknown
1999 Sports Illustrated for Kids Tiger Woods #536
1999 Sports Illustrated for Kids Tiger Woods #536
$20,400
1999 Wizards of the Coast Magic: The Gathering 'Urza's Legacy' Foil Grim Monolith
1999 Wizards of the Coast Magic: The Gathering 'Urza's Legacy' Foil Grim Monolith
$250
1999 Pokémon Japanese Promo Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind
1999 Pokémon Japanese Promo Tropical Mega Battle Tropical Wind
$65,100