Time's Person of the Year
WAP99122901 - 29 DECEMBER 1999 - WASHINGTON, D.C., USA: Time magazine has announced their Person of the Year for 1999 in the December 27 issue. Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon.com and pioneer of internet shopping, took this year's honor. rg/rg/Time Inc. UPI
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