Historical Events
Mamma Mia!
Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus' musical "Mamma Mia!", featuring the songs of ABBA, opens at the Prince Edward Theatre in London's West End; transfers twice to other venues; run interrupted by COVID-19 in March of 2020
Famous Deaths
- Gene Benson, American baseball outfielder (Negro League All-Star 1940, 45-46), dies at 85
- Red Norvo [Kenneth Norville], American jazz vibraphonist known as "Mr. Swing" (Congo Blues; Knockin' on Wood), dies at 91
- William Pleeth, British cellist and teacher (of Jacqueline du Pré), dies of leukemia at 83
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About April 6, 1999
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 25 years and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: No Scrubs - TLC
- #1 Song: Flat Beat - Mr Oizo