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November 21, 1999

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Headlines from November 21, 1999

Composers for the Common Man

By Anthony Tommasini

Anthony Tommasini article on composer Aaron Copland, whom he holds produced finest body of work of any American composer; notes that Copland, born in Brooklyn, never lived far from New York, never felt comfortable abroad and struggled mightily against classical music's Eurocentric snobbery; photo; caricature (M)

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The World: Battle Line; Russia Pines for a New Savior: Victory

By Michael Wines

Russia's brutish efforts to subdue runaway province of Chechnya, blunt-edged assault that is messily wiping out civilians and soldiers alike, is seen linked to Russians' frustration at their imperial disintegration and economic collapse; Kremlin is casting war as a Russian wake-up call--a 'dont' tread on me' warning to domestic bandits and foreign critics alike; photo (M)

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Music on My Birthday

Billboard 200

The Top 50 albums for the chart week of November 17, 1999, covering November 21, 1999.

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    Album cover for The Battle Of Los Angeles by Rage Against the Machine

    The Battle Of Los Angeles

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    Album cover for Rainbow by Mariah Carey

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    Album cover for Tha Block Is Hot by Lil Wayne

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    Album cover for World Wrestling Federation: WWF The Music Volume 4 by Jim Johnston

    World Wrestling Federation: WWF The Music Volume 4

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    Album cover for Supernatural by Santana

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Notable Births

Jaelin Howell

1999Jaelin Howell, American soccer player[โ€ ]

Jaelin Marie Howell is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for Gotham FC of the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL). She played college soccer for the Florida State Seminoles and was awarded the Hermann Trophy two years in a row. She was drafted by Racing Louisville FC with the second overall pick of the 2022 NWSL Draft.

Notable Deaths

Quentin Crisp

1999Quentin Crisp, English actor, author, and illustrator (born 1908)[โ€ ]

Quentin Crisp was an English raconteur, whose work in the public eye included a memoir of his life and various media appearances. Before becoming well known, he was an artist's model, hence the title of his most famous work, The Naked Civil Servant. He afterwards became a gay icon due to his flamboyant personality, fashion sense, and wit. His iconic status was occasionally controversial due to his remarks about subjects like the AIDS crisis, inviting censure from gay activists including human-rights campaigner Peter Tatchell.

Historical Context for November 21, 1999

In 1999, the world population was approximately 6,089,006,339 people[โ€ ]