Historical Events
- Carlo Azeglio Ciampi is elected 10th President of Italy
Famous Deaths
Gene Sarazen (1902-1999)
American golfer (7 x major titles including Career Grand Slam; 38 PGA Tour event wins), dies of pneumonia at 97
- Meg Greenfield, American Pulitzer Prize winning editorial writer (Washington Post; Newsweek), dies of cancer at 68
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About May 13, 1999
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 11 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
#1 Song: I Want It That Way - Backstreet Boys
