Template:Did you know nominations/1999 FIFA Women's World Cup


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The result was: promoted by Cwmhiraeth (talk) 05:11, 14 June 2019 (UTC)

1999 FIFA Women's World Cup

 * ... that 134,000 people attended the opening four matches of the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup, surpassing the total attendance of the 1995 tournament? Source: NY Times
 * ALT1:... that the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup, which began 20 years ago today, was moved to large American football stadiums after the success of the 1996 Olympics soccer tournament? Source: NY Times
 * ALT2:... that the 1999 FIFA Women's World Cup, which began 20 years ago today, was the first edition to feature an all-female pool of referees? Source: FIFA.com
 * Reviewed: 2019 Asian Women’s Softball Championship
 * Comment: I hope that this will run on June 19 to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the opening match, especially if the ALT1 hook is chosen. I plan on improving the article on the final in time for the 20th anniversary in July.

5x expanded by SounderBruce (talk). Self-nominated at 04:01, 12 May 2019 (UTC).


 * Yes check.svg Y Article was nominated as 5x expansion, which it more than satisfies, and article is also a GA as of 16 May (so would also be eligible under that criterion), article is long enough (36,522 characters), nominated in time, and within policy
 * Yes check.svg Y Hooks are all short enough, interesting and well-cited. I strongly prefer ALT1 as the date hook for 19 July
 * Yes check.svg Y QPQ done (failing a DYK still counts as doing one)
 * Symbol confirmed.svg Overall, this nomination passes, congratulations. 19 June would be best date for this nom. Joseph2302 (talk) 20:29, 20 May 2019 (UTC)
 * Moved to special occasion holding area for June 19. Struck ALT0 and added the "20 years ago today" note to ALT2, which I think is a great hook. Yoninah (talk) 23:15, 26 May 2019 (UTC)