Historical Events
- Britain's House of Lords votes to end the right of hereditary peers to vote in Britain's upper chamber of Parliament.
Famous Deaths
- Hoyt Axton, American songwriter, singer ("No No Song"; "Joy To The World"; "I've Never Been To Spain"), and actor (McCloud; Gremlins; The Rousters), dies of a heart attack at 61
1999 Highlights
About October 26, 1999
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 7 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Smooth - Santana Featuring Rob Thomas
#1 Song: Flying Without Wings - Westlife
