What Happened on April 6, 1999

Historical Events

Mamma Mia!

Benny Andersson & Björn Ulvaeus' musical "Mamma Mia!", featuring the songs of ABBA, opens at the Prince Edward Theatre in London's West End; transfers twice to other venues; run interrupted by COVID-19 in March of 2020

Pop Composer and Musician Benny Andersson

Famous Deaths

Gene Benson, American baseball outfielder (Negro League All-Star 1940, 45-46), dies at 85
Red Norvo [Kenneth Norville], American jazz vibraphonist known as "Mr. Swing" (Congo Blues; Knockin' on Wood), dies at 91
William Pleeth, British cellist and teacher (of Jacqueline du Pré), dies of leukemia at 83

1999 Highlights