Historical Events
Golf Major
Canadian Open Women's Golf (du Maurier Classic), Priddis Greens GC: Australian Karrie Webb wins by 2 from Laura Davies of England
Event of Interest
Petronas Towers officially opened in Kuala Lumpur as the world's tallest building by Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad at 451.9 m (1483 ft)
Famous Deaths
- Nirad C. Chaudhuri, Indian-born writer (b. 1897)
About August 1, 1999
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 9 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Genie In A Bottle - Christina Aguilera
#1 Song: When You Say Nothing At All - Ronan Keating
