Historical Events
- Toronto Maple Leafs play their first NHL home game at Air Canada Centre; Steve Thomas scores overtime winner in a 3-2 victory over the Montreal Canadiens
Famous Deaths
- Gene Siskel, American film critic (b. 1946)
- Howard Boatwright, American composer and violinist, dies at 80
- Lotti van der Gaag, Dutch sculptor and painter, dies at 75
- Sarah Kane, English playwright (b. 1971)
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About February 20, 1999
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 2 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Pisces
Music Charts
#1 Song: Angel Of Mine - Monica
#1 Song: Fly Away - Lenny Kravitz
