What Happened on March 16, 1999

Famous Deaths

  • Eric Norman Stokes, American composer, dies in an auto accident at 68
  • Gratien Gélinas, Quebec playwright and director (b. 1909)
  • Theo Joekes, Dutch journalist, writer, and politician (VVD), dies at 75
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights

About March 16, 1999

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Believe - Cher
  • UK #1 Song: When The Going Gets Tough - Boyzone