Historical Events
- New Zealand win their 3rd Tri Nations Rugby Series as South Africa edges Australia, 10-9 in Cape Town; All Blacks' only defeat comes in final round dead rubber, 28-7 against Wallabies in Sydney
Famous Deaths
- Harold "Pee Wee" Reese, American Baseball HOF shortstop (10 x MLB All-Star; World Series 1955, 59 Brooklyn/LA Dodgers), dies of cancer 81
- Lane Kirkland, American labour union leader (President AFL-CIO 1979-95), dies at 77
- Pat Mullin, American baseball outfielder (MLB All Star 1947-48; Detroit Tigers), dies at 81
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About August 14, 1999
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 8 months and 20 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
