What Happened on January 30, 1999

Historical Events

Hingis's 3rd Title

Australian Open Women's Tennis: Martina Hingis of Switzerland wins her 3rd consecutive Australian title; beats unseeded Amélie Mauresmo 6-2, 6-3

Famous Deaths

  • (Henry) "Huntz" Hall, American radio, stage, and screen actor (Dead End Kids: The Bowery Boys; Gas Pump Girls), dies from congestive heart failure at 78
  • Ed Herlihy, American broadcaster (b. 1909)
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights

About January 30, 1999

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 25 years, 2 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: ...Baby One More Time - Britney Spears
  • UK #1 Song: Pretty Fly (for a White Guy) - The Offspring