Historical Events
Film Premiere
"The Matrix" film written and directed by The Wachowskis, starring Keanu Reeve, Lawrence Fishburne and Carrie-Ann Moss premieres
- Kosovo War: NATO commences air bombardment against Yugoslavia, marking the first time NATO has attacked a sovereign country.
- Mont Blanc Tunnel Fire: 39 people die when a Belgian transport truck carrying flour and margarine caught fire in the Mont Blanc Tunnel.
Famous Deaths
- Birdie Tebbetts, American baseball player and manager (b. 1912)
- Gertrud Scholtz-Klink, German women's activist (b. 1902)
- Henry Brandon [Lord Brandon of Oakbrook], British judge (Lord of appeal - Ordinary) and probable spy (Military Cross), dies at 78
1999 Highlights
About March 24, 1999
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 10 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Believe - Cher
#1 Song: Blame It On The Weatherman - B*Witched
