What Happened on April 18, 1999

Historical Events

  • Senior PGA Championship, PGA National GC: Allen Doyle wins first of 4 Senior PGA major titles with a 2 stroke margin over runner-up Vicente Fernández of Argentina

Sports History

Wayne Gretzky plays his last game in the NHL, as his New York Rangers lose 2-1 to the Pittsburgh Penguins

Famous Deaths

  • Gian-Carlo Rota, Italian-born American mathematician & philosopher, dies at 66
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights

About April 18, 1999

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 25 years and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: No Scrubs - TLC
  • UK #1 Song: Perfect Moment - Martine Mccutcheon