Historical Events
Music Single
Cher releases "Believe" single (Billboard Song of the Year, 1999; Grammy Award Best Dance Recording, 2000)
- MLB National League Championship: Atlanta Braves beat New York Mets, 4 games to 2
Famous Deaths
- James C. Murray, American politician (b. 1917)
- Nathalie Sarraute [Tcherniak], French writer (Childhood; Portrait of a Man Unknown; The Golden Fruits), dies at 99
About October 19, 1999
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Smooth - Santana Featuring Rob Thomas
#1 Song: Genie In A Bottle - Christina Aguilera