What Happened on September 7, 1999

Historical Events

  • A 5.9 magnitude earthquake rocks Athens, rupturing a previously unknown fault, killing 143, injuring more than 500, and leaving 50,000 people homeless.

Famous Deaths

  • Jim Keith, American conspiracy theorist (b. 1949)
1999 Highlights

About September 7, 1999

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 23 years, 6 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Bailamos - Enrique Iglesias
  • UK #1 Song: Mambo No 5 (A Little Bit Of…) - Lou Bega