19 Things That Actually Happened In 1999

19 Things That Actually Happened In 1999 by Michael Johnston, Dividend Reference

The happenings on Wall Street in 1999 prove that sometimes truth is stranger than fiction.

Although the events of 1999 are ancient history by many standards, some very clear memories no doubt remain for many investors. With technology and biotech stocks once again hot, a number of comparisons to the last bubble have been made. But the current environment can’t come close to matching 1999, either in terms of valuations or in the sheer madness of the markets.

Below are 19 events that actually happened in 1999, highlighting the irrational exuberance that swept over investors (well, most investors).

19. Yahoo! was worth more than Berkshire Hathaway.

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