Historical Events
- 103rd Boston Marathon: Joseph Chebet of Kenya takes men's title in 2:09:52; 3-peat for Fatuma Roba of Ethiopia in women's race in 2:23:25
- German Reichstag reopens with new glass dome by architect Norman Foster
- The German Bundestag returns to Berlin.
Famous Deaths
- David Sanes, US Navy employee
- Hermine Braunsteiner, Nazi war criminal and female camp guard at Ravensbrück and Majdanek concentration camps, dies at 79
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About April 19, 1999
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 25 years and 10 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
