Historical Events
Music Recording
Shakira records her first live album in New York City, titled "MTV Unplugged"
Famous Deaths
- Jean Drapeau, Quebec politician, mayor of Montreal (b. 1916)
- John Rigby Hale, British linguist and historian, dies at 75
1999 Highlights
About August 12, 1999
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 5 months and 19 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
