What Happened on June 1, 1999

Historical Events

No Angel

British singer Dido's debut album, "No Angel", is released in the United States

Famous Deaths

  • Christopher Cockerell, English engineer and inventor (Hovercraft), dies at 88
  • Mr. Prospector, American thoroughbred racehorse and breeding stallion (most influential sire of his generation), dies of complications from colic at 29
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights

About June 1, 1999

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
  • UK #1 Song: Sweet Like Chocolate - Shanks & Bigfoot