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Events on Monday 3 May 1999 2
19991999 World Snooker ChampionshipHendry’s SeventhStephen Hendry wins a record-breaking seventh title. Winner: Stephen Hendry; Runner-up: Mark Williams. Score: 18–11.
1999Kargil WarIndia and Pakistan clash in the Kashmir mountainsPakistani forces and militants infiltrated Indian-administered Kashmir near Kargil, triggering an undeclared war between the two nuclear-armed neighbors. Indian forces recaptured the strategic heights after months of high-altitude fighting. International pressure, particularly from the United States, contributed to Pakistan's withdrawal.