What Happened on September 22, 1999

Historical Events

Television Debut

"The West Wing" created by Alan Sorkin and starring Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe and Richard Schiff, debuts on NBC


Famous Deaths

George C. ScottGeorge C. Scott (1927-1999)

American actor (Dr. Strangelove), dies of a ruptured abdominal aortic aneurysm at 71

  • Wyndraeth Morris-Jones, British political scientist, dies at 81

About September 22, 1999

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 6 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Unpretty - TLC
  • UK #1 Song: Blue (Da Ba Dee) - Eiffel 65