Historical Events
Baseball Record
St. Louis slugger Mark McGwire becomes only the 16th MLB player to reach the 500 home run milestone as the Cardinals lose 10-2 v San Diego at Busch Stadium
Famous Deaths
- D. W. Brooks, American farmer and businessman, dies at 97
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About August 5, 1999
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 8 months and 27 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
