Historical Events
- Sir David Steel becomes the first Presiding Officer (speaker) of the modern Scottish Parliament.
Famous Deaths
- Abd-al-Aziz ibn Abd-Allah ibn Baaz, Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia 1993-1999 (b. 1910)
- Penny Santon [Pierina Burlando], American actress (Fletch, Roll Out, Matt Houston), dies at 82
- Saul Steinberg, Romanian-American cartoonist and illustrator (The New Yorker), dies at 84
1999 Highlights
About May 12, 1999
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 23 years and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin- #1 Song: I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys
#1 Song: Livin' La Vida Loca - 
#1 Song: I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys
