Historical Events
- Arsenal FC completes a huge signing coup snapping up ace French striker Thierry Henry for a bargain £10 million from Italian club Juventus.
Famous Deaths
- Leroy Vinnegar, American jazz and session bassist (Shelly Manne; Teddy Edwards; Les McCann), dies of a heart attack at 71
- Rodney William "Rod" Ansell, Australian bushman and inspiration for "Crocodile Dundee", dies following a shootout with police officers at 44
1999 Highlights
About August 3, 1999
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 11 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
