September 12, 1999
That fall of 1999, gas ran $1.17 a gallon and Clinton was in the White House — the U.S. Senate had just rejected the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, dealing the Clinton administration one of its sharpest foreign policy defeats of the decade. On television, audiences were tuning into "The Sopranos" and "ER," while Mariah Carey and Jay-Z held the top spot on the charts with "Heartbreaker." The New York Yankees wrapped up the World Series against the Atlanta Braves for their 25th championship, and on November 20, China launched its first Shenzhou spacecraft, marking the opening move in what would become a major national space program.
On the cover
Magazine Covers — September 12, 1999
NY Times Headlines — Week of September 12, 1999
In Fight For Control Of Congress, Tough Skirmishes Within Parties
Clinton And Jiang Heal Rift And Set New Trade Course
Jakarta Concedes A Loss Of Control Over Timor Forces
White House Used Auditors Against A Bill
In A Reversal, White House Will End Data-Encryption Export Curbs
Clinton Refuses Subpoena For Material On Clemency
World Events — September 1999
Time Person of the Year — 1999
On the radio
Billboard Charts — September 12, 1999
Grammy Awards
On the bookshelf
On the television
Nielsen Top 10 — 1999–00 Season
Emmy Winners — 1999
At the movies
Box Office & Oscar Winners — September 12, 1999
Ebert 4-Star Films — September 12, 1999
On the field
Sports Champions — September 12, 1999
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