Historical Events
Plane Crash
John F. Kennedy Jr., his wife Carolyn Bessette Kennedy and sister-in-law Lauren Bessette are killed in a plane crash off the coast of Martha's Vineyard. The Piper Saratoga aircraft was piloted by Kennedy.
Famous Deaths
- Carolyn Bessette Kennedy, wife of John F. Kennedy, Jr. (b. 1966)
- Hiromi Yanagihara, Japanese singer (b. 1979)
John F. Kennedy Jr. (1960-1999)
American magazine publisher (George), lawyer and son of JFK, dies in a plane crash at 38
1999 Highlights
About July 16, 1999
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 8 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Bills, Bills, Bills - Destiny's Child
#1 Song: Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
