Historical Events
- 7th Athletics World Championships open at Seville, Spain
Famous Weddings
Fatboy Slim
DJ and music producer Fatboy Slim (36) marries TV presenter Zoë Ball (separated 2016)
Famous Deaths
- Bobby Sheehan, American bassist (Blues Traveler - "Run-Around"), dies of a drug overdose at 31
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About August 20, 1999
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Genie In A Bottle - Christina Aguilera
#1 Song: If I Let You Go - Westlife
