Historical Events
- Philip Glass' Symphony No. 5 "Requiem, Bardo, Nirmanakaya", for chorus and orchestra, premieres at the Salzburg Festival led by Dennis Russell Davies, in Salzburg, Austria
Famous Birthdays
- Prince Nikolai of Denmark, born in Copenhagen, Denmark
Famous Weddings
Cathy Moriarty
Actress Cathy Moriarty (38) weds financier Joseph Gentile
1999 Highlights
About August 28, 1999
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Genie In A Bottle - Christina Aguilera
#1 Song: Mi Chico Latino - Geri Halliwell
