What Happened on April 7, 1999

Historical Events

  • The World Trade Organization rules in favor of the United States in its long-running trade dispute with the European Union over bananas

Famous Birthdays

  • Ally Venable, American blues-rock guitar player, singer-songwriter (Texas Honey), born in Kilgore, Texas

Famous Deaths

  • Angus Paton, English civil engineer (wrote economic and infrastructure reports for Canada and Syria, hydroelectric dams), dies at 93
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights

About April 7, 1999

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 25 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: No Scrubs - TLC
  • UK #1 Song: Flat Beat - Mr Oizo