Historical Events
Murder of Interest
The Supreme Court of the United States upholds the murder convictions of Timothy McVeigh for the Oklahoma City bombing.
Famous Deaths
- Adolfo Bioy Casares, Argentinean writer (b.1914)
- Hans Eklund, Swedish composer, dies at 71
Joe DiMaggio (1914-1999)
American Baseball Hall of Fame center fielder (13 × MLB All-Star; 9 x World Series; 3 x AL MVP; MLB record 56-game hitting streak; NY Yankees), dies of lung cancer at 84
- Mary Margaret "Peggy" Cass, American actress, comedian, game show panelist and announcer (To Tell The Truth), dies at 74
1999 Highlights
About March 8, 1999
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Believe - Cher
#1 Song: When The Going Gets Tough - Boyzone
