Historical Events
Cricket World Cup
Cricket World Cup, Lord's, London: Shane Warne takes 4/33 as Australia beats Pakistan by 8 wickets; Lance Klusener (RSA), Player of Series
- ICC Men's Cricket ODI World Cup, Lord's, London, England: Australia wins its second trophy with 8 wicket win over Pakistan; Player of the Match: Shane Warne (AUS) 4/33 (9 overs)
US Golf Open
US Open Men's Golf, Pinehurst CC: Payne Stewart wins his 2nd Open title by 1 stroke from Phil Mickelson
Famous Deaths
- Clifton Fadiman, American editor, radio and TV host (Information, Please!; Quiz Kids), dies of pancreatic cancer at 95
- Ernie Wilkins, American jazz saxophonist, arranger (Count Basie, Harry James), and bandleader, dies after suffering a stroke at 76
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About June 20, 1999
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 10 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: If You Had My Love - Jennifer Lopez
#1 Song: Boom Boom Boom Boom!! - Vengaboys
