Historical Events
Television Debut
"The West Wing" created by Alan Sorkin and starring Martin Sheen, Rob Lowe and Richard Schiff, debuts on NBC
Country Music Association Awards
33rd Country Music Association Award: Shania Twain, Martina McBride and Tim McGraw win
Famous Deaths
George 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
#1 Song: Unpretty - TLC
#1 Song: Blue (Da Ba Dee) - Eiffel 65