August 17, 1999
EuroBasket 1999 — 1999 edition of the Eurobasket
1999 World Men's Handball Championship — 1999 edition of the World Men's Handball Championship
1999 conflict between India and Pakistan
1999 Copa América — 1999 edition of the Copa América association football competition
1999 FIFA Women's World Cup — 1999 edition of the FIFA Women's World Cup
1999–2000 UEFA Cup — 29th season of Europe's secondary club football tournament organised by UEFA
Eurovision Song Contest 1999 — 44th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest
1999 FIFA Confederations Cup — 4th FIFA Confederations Cup, held in Mexico
1999 Formula One World Championship — sports season
Chavism — left-wing political ideology