1999 in Spain
In the following article, 1999 in Spain will be approached from different perspectives, with the aim of exploring its different facets and delving into its relevance in various contexts. 1999 in Spain will be analyzed from a historical, sociological and cultural approach, in order to shed light on its importance and impact on contemporary society. In addition, a panoramic view of the different opinions and debates that revolve around 1999 in Spain will be offered, with the intention of generating a critical and enriching reflection. From its origins to its influence on the present, this article aims to provide a comprehensive and complete look at 1999 in Spain, inviting the reader to deepen its understanding and appreciation.
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Events in the year 1999 in Spain.
Incumbents
Regional presidents
- Andalusia: Manuel Chaves
- Aragón: Santiago Lanzuela (until 2 August), Marcelino Iglesias (starting 2 August)
- Asturias: Sergio Marqués Fernández (until 20 July), Vicente Álvarez Areces (starting 20 July)
- Balearic Islands: Jaume Matas (until 29 June), Francesc Antich (starting 29 June)
- Basque Country: José Antonio Ardanza (until 2 January), Juan José Ibarretxe (starting 2 January)
- Canary Islands: Manuel Hermoso (until 17 July), Román Rodríguez Rodríguez (starting 17 July)
- Cantabria: José Joaquín Martínez Sieso
- Castilla–La Mancha: José Bono
- Castile and León: Juan José Lucas
- Catalonia: Jordi Pujol
- Extremadura: Juan Carlos Rodríguez Ibarra
- Galicia: Manuel Fraga
- La Rioja: Pedro Sanz
- Community of Madrid: Alberto Ruiz-Gallardón
- Region of Murcia: Ramón Luis Valcárcel
- Navarre: Miguel Sanz
- Valencian Community: Eduardo Zaplana
- Ceuta: Jesús Cayetano Fortes Ramos (until 26 August), Antonio Sampietro (starting 26 August)
- Melilla: Enrique Palacios Hernández (until 5 July), Mustafa Aberchán (starting 5 July)
Events
- 1 January - The Euro Currency officially entered circulation in the European Union (EU) Eurozone member area countries, then formally made its debut on European and the worldwide financial markets.
- 14 September - Britannia Airways Flight 226A, a charter flight from Cardiff, crashes at Girona Airport, resulting in one death and 43 injuries.[3]
- 9 October - Beginning of the Wanninkhof case: Rocío Wanninkhof leaves home never to return; her body is found several weeks later.
Undated
- Virtway game development studio is founded in Oviedo.
- Web Medica Acreditada, an international website quality and certification programme[4]
Popular culture
Music
Film
Television
Literature
Sport
Notable births
- 19 February - Hugo Gonzalez, swimmer
- 3 August - Brahim Díaz, footballer
- 13 September - Pedro Porro, footballer
Notable deaths
- 27 January – Gonzalo Torrente Ballester, writer (b. 1910)
- 20 April – Señor Wences, ventriloquist and comedian (b. 1896)
- 6 July – Joaquín Rodrigo, pianist and composer (b. 1901)
- 10 September – Alfredo Kraus, operatic tenor (b. 1927)
- 28 October – Rafael Alberti, poet (b. 1902)
- 17 November – Enrique Urquijo, singer-songwriter (b. 1960; drug overdose)[5]
See also
References
- ^ "Juan Carlos | Biography & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
- ^ "José María Aznar | Former Spanish PM, Conservative Leader | Britannica". www.britannica.com. Retrieved 8 October 2023.
- ^ "Final report" (PDF). CIAIAC (Spanish Investigation Commission). Archived from the original (PDF) on 1 June 2012. Retrieved 17 July 2009.
- ^ Mayer MA, Leis A, Ruíz P. Creating a virtual community to improve the quality of health information on the Internet: ten years of experience. Proceedings of the 16th WONCA Europe Conference, Malaga (Spain) 6–9 October 2010, p. 62-3.
- ^ Not Just A Pretty Face Teevan, Christopher. 3ammagazine.com
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