Historical Events
- Beni Ounif massacre in Algeria; some 29 people are killed at a false roadblock near the Moroccan border, leading to temporary tensions with Morocco.
PGA Championship
PGA Championship Men's Golf, Medinah CC: Tiger Woods wins his 2nd major by 1 stroke from Spaniard Sergio Garcia
Famous Deaths
- Hugh Casson, British architect (director of architecture of the Festival of Britain 1948, President of the Royal Academy) and artist, dies at 89
About August 15, 1999
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 9 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Holidays: Independence Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Genie In A Bottle - Christina Aguilera
#1 Song: If I Let You Go - Westlife
