What Happened on May 30, 1999

Historical Events

  • Indianapolis 500: Kenny Bräck of Sweden wins after race leader Robby Gordon runs out of fuel with just over one lap to go
  • Super Rugby Final, Carisbrook, Dunedin: Canterbury Crusaders retain title with a 24-19 win over Otago Highlanders; flyhalf Andrew Mehrtens kicks 3 penalties, a conversion & dropped goal for the winners

Famous Birthdays

  • Guanyu Zhou, Chinese racing driver (first Chinese F1 driver), born in Shanghai, China
  • Sean Giambrone, American actor (The Goldbergs - "Adam"), born in St. Joseph, Michigan
Born in 1999

Famous Weddings

Richard Dreyfuss

"The Goodbye Girl" actor Richard Dreyfuss (51) weds accountant Janelle Lacey in Los Angeles

1999 Highlights

About May 30, 1999

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 9 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Livin' La Vida Loca - Ricky Martin
  • UK #1 Song: Sweet Like Chocolate - Shanks & Bigfoot