The Panama Canal is officially handed over from the US to Panama.
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1999 Record: Fashion
Cargo pants, "butterfly" hair clips, and Steve Madden platform slides dominate high school hallways.read more »
1999 Classic: The Clinton Impeachment Trial
The U.S. Senate acquits President Bill Clinton on February 12th, ending the formal impeachment process that began the previous year.read more »
1999 Legacy: Pop Culture
The Sopranos premieres on HBO in January, ushering in the "Golden Age of Television" and the era of the anti-hero.read more »
1999 File: Health
"Lasik" eye surgery becomes widely available and popular for correcting vision.read more »