Historical Events
Event of Interest
Los Angeles Lakers debut in the STAPLES Center, with 103-88 win v Vancouver Grizzlies; Magic Johnson & Chick Hearn co-host ceremony unveiling Lakers' retired jerseys & championship banners in new building

Magic Johnson
Famous Deaths
- Ian Bannen, Scottish character actor (Eye of the Needle, Gorky Park), dies in a car crash at 71
1999 Highlights
About November 3, 1999
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 21 years, 4 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio