Historical Events
- 44th Eurovision Song Contest: Charlotte Nilsson for Sweden wins singing "Take Me to Your Heaven" in Jerusalem
- Olusegun Obasanjo takes office as President of Nigeria, the first elected and civilian head of state in Nigeria after 16 years of military rule
- Space Shuttle Discovery completes the first docking with the International Space Station.
Famous Deaths
- Richard Belmont Ray, American politician (Rep-D-GA, 1983-93), dies at 72
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About May 29, 1999
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
#1 Song: Sweet Like Chocolate - Shanks & Bigfoot
