What Happened on February 14, 1999

Historical Events

  • 30th NAACP Image Awards: "How Stella Got Her Groove Back" wins Outstanding Motion Picture

Daytona 500

41st Daytona 500: Jeff Gordon wins; first Daytona 500 pole sitter to win the race since Bill Elliott in 1987

Famous Divorces

Prince Rogers Nelson

American singer Prince Rogers Nelson (40) divorces belly dancer Mayte Garcia (25) after 2 years of marriage

Famous Deaths

  • Buddy Knox, American singer and songwriter (Party Doll, Lovey Dovey), dies at 65
  • John Ehrlichman, American presidential advisor to Nixon (convicted over Watergate break-in), dies at 73
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights

About February 14, 1999

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 2 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Angel Of Mine - Monica
  • UK #1 Song: Fly Away - Lenny Kravitz