What Happened on March 3, 1999

Historical Events

  • "Fortunate" single by soul singer Maxwell released (Billboard Music Award Best R&B Single of the Year, 1999)

Famous Deaths

  • Gerhard Herzberg, German-Canadian chemist (1971 Nobel Prize), dies at 94
  • Lee Philips, American actor and director (Peyton Place, Ellery Queen), dies of progressive supranuclear palsy at 72
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights

About March 3, 1999

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

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Angel Of Mine - Monica
  • UK #1 Song: Baby One More Time - Britney Spears