Historical Events
American Music Awards
26th American Music Awards: Celine Dion & Eric Clapton win
Jon Stewart Starts at The Daily Show
American comedian Jon Stewart succeeds Craig Kilborn as host of late-night talk and satirical news program "The Daily Show" on Comedy Central in US
Election of Interest
Bülent Ecevit becomes Prime Minister of Turkey for the 4th time
NFL History
Marty Schottenheimer resigns as head coach of the Kansas City Chiefs
1999 History
Famous Deaths
- Brian Moore, Irish novelist (Catholics, Doctor's Wife), dies at 77
- Fabrizio de André, Italian singer-songwriter (Storia di un impiegato), dies of lung cancer at 58
- Naomi Mitchison, Scottish novelist and poet (The Corn King and the Spring Queen), dies at 101
About January 11, 1999
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Have You Ever? - Brandy
#1 Song: Praise You - Fatboy Slim
