1999 in Denmark
Today we will talk about 1999 in Denmark, a topic that has gained relevance in recent years due to its impact on society. 1999 in Denmark has captured the attention of experts and fans, generating a great debate around its implications and consequences. As we move forward in the digital age, 1999 in Denmark has become a recurring theme in different areas, from technology to social sciences. In this article we will explore the various facets of 1999 in Denmark, analyzing its different perspectives and its influence on our daily lives.
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Events from the year 1999 in Denmark.
Incumbents
- Monarch – Margrethe II[1]
- Prime minister – Poul Nyrup Rasmussen
Events
The arts
Architecture
Film
- 10 January – Thomas Vinterberg's The Celebration wins the award for Best Foreign Language Film at the 64th New York Film Critics Circle Awards.
- 24 January – The Celebration is nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Foreign Language Film at the 56th Golden Globe Awards but the award goes to the Brazilian Central Station.
- 21 February – Søren Kragh-Jacobsen's Mifune's Last Song wins the Jury Grand Prix at the 49th Berlin International Film Festival.[2]
- 21 March – Anders Thomas Jensen's short comedy film Election Night wins an Oscar for Best Short Subject at the 71st Academy Awards.
Literature
Music
- 6 November – Lys på din vej by Frederik Magle is premiered at the christening of prince Nikolai of Denmark in Fredensborg Palace.[3]
Sports
Badminton
- 9–14 March – Peter Gade wins gold in men's singles at the 1999 All England Open Badminton Championships.
- 10–23 May – Denmark wins a gold medal and four bronze medals at the 1999 IBF World Championships.
Cycling
- May – Michael Sandstød wins Four Days of Dunkirk.
- Tayeb Braikia (DEN) and Jimmi Madsen (DEN) win the Six Days of Copenhagen six-day track cycling race.
Football
- 13 May – Ab wins the 1998–99 Danish Cup by defeating AAB 2–1 in the final.
- 8 September – Denmark qualifies for UEFA Euro 2000 by defeating Italy 3–3 in their last match in Group 1 of the UEFA Euro 2000 qualifying.
Other
- 6 March – Wilson Kipketer wins silver in Men's 800 metres at the 1999 IAAF World Indoor Championships in Maebashi, Japan.
- 2–6 June – Denmark wins two silver medals at the 1999 World Taekwondo Championships.
- 26 July – 1 August – Mette Jacobsen wins a gold medal in the Women's 200 metre butterfly at the 1999 European Aquatics Championships
- 29 August – Wilson Kipketer wins gold in Men's 800 metres at the 1999 World Championships in Athletics in Seville, Spain.
- 2 September – Hans Nielsen wins the 1989 Individual Speedway World Championship in Munich, Germany.
- 24 October – Thomas Bjørn wins Sarazen World Open on the 1999 European Tour.
Births
January–March
- 22 March – Oliver Christensen, football player
- 31 March – Jens Odgaard, football player
April–June
- 25 June – Morten Hjulmand, football player
July–September
- 30 July – Victor Torp, footballer
- 28 August – Prince Nikolai of Denmark, royal
- 14 September – Count Richard von Pfeil und Klein-Ellguth, royal
October–December
- 29 December – Andreas Skov Olsen, football player
Deaths
- 8 January – Peter Seeberg, author (born 1925)
- 14 February – Sven Havsteen-Mikkelsen, painter and illustrator (born 1912)
- 14 March – Abraham Kurland, olympic wrestler (born 1912)
- 9 May – Ole Søltoft, actor (born 1941)
See also
References
- ^ "Margrethe II: queen of Denmark". Encyclopædia Britannica. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
- ^ "Berlin Awards and Honours". Danish Film Institute. Retrieved 19 February 2012.
- ^ Danmarks Radio, Bonanza. "Barnedåb – Prins Nikolai". Archived from the original on 24 April 2011. Retrieved 5 November 2011.
