What is april 9th 1999?

1. April 9, 1999, fell on a Friday.

2. On this day, the popular American teen drama film "Cruel Intentions" was released in theaters. The film, starring Sarah Michelle Gellar, Ryan Phillippe, and Reese Witherspoon, received mixed reviews but was a box office success.

3. The NATO bombing of Yugoslavia continued on April 9, 1999, as part of the Kosovo War. The bombing campaign lasted for 78 days and aimed to stop the ethnic cleansing of Albanians in Kosovo by Serbian forces.

4. In the world of sports, the 63rd Masters Golf Tournament was underway at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia, USA. The tournament was won by José María Olazábal of Spain.

5. In the music industry, popular songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart around April 9, 1999, included "No Scrubs" by TLC, "Heartbreak Hotel" by Whitney Houston featuring Faith Evans and Kelly Price, and "Believe" by Cher.

6. In technology, Microsoft released Windows 98 Second Edition (SE) on April 9, 1999. The SE edition included updates and improvements to the original Windows 98 operating system.

7. The animated film "The King and I" was released in theaters on this day. The film, based on the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical, received mixed reviews from critics.

8. In weather news, severe thunderstorms and tornadoes struck parts of the southern United States on April 9, 1999, causing damage and loss of life in several states.

9. On a lighter note, April 9, 1999, was also the day of the New York Yankees' home opener at Yankee Stadium. The Yankees defeated the Texas Rangers 3-2 in front of a crowd of over 50,000 fans.