1999

1. This type of currency was established in 1999. Euro
2. A Michigan jury finds this doctor guilty of second degree murder for administering a lethal injection to a terminally ill man. Jack Kevorkian
3. Wayne Gretzky retired from the NHL in 1999. What was the name of the WHL team he played on? Indianapolis Racers
4. This American poet, known for such books as The Giving Tree and Where the Sidewalk Ends, passes away in May of 99. Shel Silverstein
5. This professional wrestler died in 1999 after an equipment malfunction at the WWE’s Pay Per View “over the edge”. Owen Hart
6. Star Wars episode 1 hit the big screen in 1999. Out of the six Star Wars movies which one was the highest grossing box office take? Star Wars episode 1
7. This famous film critic passed away in 1999 at the age of 53. Gene Siskel
8. Lance Armstrong won his first ever Tour De France in 1999. How many did the cheater win in total? 7
9. His plane disappeared off the coast of Martha’s Vineyard on July 16^th. He was with his wife and sister in law. JFK Jr
10. The most popular interview in 1999 was the first televised interview of Monica Lewinsky. Who conducted the interview? Barbara Walters

TIE BREAKER: How many people tuned in for the 20/20 interview of Monica Lewinsky? 48.5 million