What Happened on March 29, 1999

Historical Events

  • 61st NCAA Men's Basketball Championship: Connecticut beats Duke, 77-74; Huskies' first title in first title game
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes at 10006.78 - above the 10,000 mark for the first time ever

Famous Deaths

  • Joe Williams [Goreed], American jazz singer (Everyday I Have The Blues), dies of natural causes at 80
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights

About March 29, 1999

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 25 years and 30 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Believe - Cher
  • UK #1 Song: Flat Beat - Mr Oizo