Historical Events
- Philip Glass' Symphony No. 5 "Requiem, Bardo, Nirmanakaya", for chorus and orchestra, premieres at the Salzburg Festival led by Dennis Russell Davies, in Salzburg, Austria
Famous Birthdays
- Prince Nikolai of Denmark, born in Copenhagen, Denmark
Famous Weddings
Cathy Moriarty
Actress Cathy Moriarty (38) weds financier Joseph Gentile
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About August 28, 1999
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 8 months and 6 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
