Famous Deaths
- James White, Northern Irish sci-fi author (Star Surgeon, Star Healer), dies of a stroke at 71
- Norman Wexler, American screenwriter (b.1926)
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About August 23, 1999
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 8 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Genie In A Bottle - Christina Aguilera
- #1 Song: Mi Chico Latino - Geri Halliwell