Historical Events
Sports History
Pat LaFontaine formally retires from the NHL due to lingering concussion problems
Coup d'état
Pervez Musharraf takes power in Pakistan from Nawaz Sharif through a bloodless coup
- The Day of Six Billion: the proclaimed 6 billionth living human in the world is born
Famous Deaths
- Robert Marsden Hope, Australian Justice and Royal Commissioner, dies at 80
Wilt Chamberlain (1936-1999)
American College / Basketball HOF center (4 x NBA MVP; 13 x All Star; NBA C'ship 1967, 72 [MVP]; Philadelphia/SF Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, LA Lakers), dies of heart failure at 63
About October 12, 1999
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Heartbreaker - Mariah Carey Featuring Jay-Z
#1 Song: Genie In A Bottle - Christina Aguilera
