What Happened on January 17, 1999

Historical Events

"The Miss" as Broncos Beat Jets

AFC Championship, Mile High Stadium, Denver: Denver Broncos beat New York Jets, 23-10; features infamous "The Miss", Vikings' PK Gary Anderson misses field goal late 4th quarter

  • NFC Championship, Metrodome, Minneapolis: Atlanta Falcons beat Minnesota Vikings, 30-27 (OT)

Famous Deaths

  • Robert Eads, American transsexual (b. 1945)
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights

About January 17, 1999

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 3 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Have You Ever? - Brandy
  • UK #1 Song: A Little Bit More - 911