Historical Events
- 125th Kentucky Derby: Chris Antley wins aboard Charismatic for his second Derby victory (1991 on Strike The Gold)
SpongeBob SquarePants
Animated series "SpongeBob SquarePants", created by Stephen Hillenburg, debuts on Nickelodeon
Famous Weddings
- "As Good As It Gets" actor Greg Kinnear (35) weds British model Helen Labdon (29)
- American "Dixie Chicks" singer Emily Erwin (26) weds American country music singer-songwriter Charlie Robison (34) at Lone Star State in Texas; divorce in 2008
Famous Deaths
- (Edwin) Eddie Chamblee, American jazz and R&B saxophonist, bandleader, and occasional vocalist, dies at 79
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About May 1, 1999
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: Labour Day (India)
Music Charts
#1 Song: No Scrubs - TLC
#1 Song: Swear It Again - Westlife
