MySpace is founded (in its original form), and Blogger launches, giving everyone a voice on the early web.
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1999 Record: Literature
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is published in the US, fueling the growing "Pottermania."read more »
1999 Legacy: Law
The U.S. government files a lawsuit against the tobacco industry for "fraudulent and unlawful" practices.read more »
1999 Legacy: Crime
The "I Love You" virus is written (to be released in 2000), but 1999 sees the rise of "phishing" concepts.read more »
1999 Report: Sports
The U.S. Women’s National Soccer Team wins the World Cup; Brandi Chastain’s celebratory shirt-removal becomes an iconic sports image.read more »