Famous Deaths
- Amália Rodrigues, Portuguese fado singer, dies at 79
- Francis Turner, American civil engineer (oversaw the Interstate Highway System), dies at 90
- Gorilla Monsoon, American pro wrestler (Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame) and commentator (WWF), dies from heart failure at 62
- Patrick Reilly, British diplomat (ambassador to Paris and Moscow, stopped Kim Philby becoming head of UK Secret Service), dies at 90 [1]
1999 Highlights
About October 6, 1999
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 8 months and 2 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: Blue (Da Ba Dee) - Eiffel 65
