Historical Events
- A severe hailstorm strikes Sydney, Australia causing A$1.7 billion in insured damages, the most costly natural disaster in Australian history
- NATO mistakenly bombs a convoy of ethnic Albanian refugees - Yugoslav officials say 75 people are killed
Famous Birthdays
- Chase Young, American NFL player (Washington Commanders), born in Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Famous Deaths
- Anthony Newley, British actor and singer-songwriter (Doctor Dolittle; Goldfinger theme; Willy Wonka score), dies at 67
- Bill Wendell, American TV announcer (To Tell The Truth, 1972-77; Late Night With David Letterman; Late Show With David Letterman, 1993-95), dies at 75
- Ellen Corby [Hansen], American actress (The Waltons, Vertigo, Caged), dies of natural causes at 87
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About April 14, 1999
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 25 years and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: No Scrubs - TLC
#1 Song: Perfect Moment - Martine Mccutcheon
