Historical Events
Sports History
Tony Gwynn goes 4 for 5 and collects his 3,000th MLB hit as San Diego beats Expos, 12-10 at Montreal Olympic Stadium
Famous Deaths
- Ilse Pausin, Austrian figure skater (Olympic silver pairs 1936; World C'ship silver x 5 [with brother Erik Pausin]), dies at 80
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About August 6, 1999
Day of the Week: Friday
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
