Historical Events
Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
"Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace", directed by George Lucas, starring Ewan McGregor, Natalie Portman and Liam Neeson, is released in cinemas
- Andrew Motion is appointed British Poet Laureate for 10 years, the first to request a definite term
- Lazio of Italy win 39th European Cup Winner's Cup against Mallorca of Spain 2-1 in Birmingham
Famous Deaths
- James Blades, British classical percussionist, and educator, dies at 97
- Jonathan "Candy" Candido, American actor and radio performer (Peter Pan; The Great Mouse Detective), dies at 85
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About May 19, 1999
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 11 months and 8 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: You Needed Me - Boyzone
