Historical Events
- 103rd Boston Marathon: Joseph Chebet of Kenya takes men's title in 2:09:52; 3-peat for Fatuma Roba of Ethiopia in women's race in 2:23:25
- German Reichstag reopens with new glass dome by architect Norman Foster
- The German Bundestag returns to Berlin.
Famous Deaths
- David Sanes, US Navy employee
- Hermine Braunsteiner, Nazi war criminal and female camp guard at Ravensbrück and Majdanek concentration camps, dies at 79
About April 19, 1999
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 11 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: No Scrubs - TLC
#1 Song: Perfect Moment - Martine Mccutcheon
