Historical Events
- 32nd San Diego Comic-Con International opens at San Diego Convention Center
Famous Deaths
- Jaime Garzón, Colombian journalist and comedian, murdered at 38
- Sulo Nurmela, Finish skier (Olympic gold 1936), dies at 91
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About August 13, 1999
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Genie In A Bottle - Christina Aguilera
- #1 Song: When You Say Nothing At All - Ronan Keating