Historical Events
- In College Station, Texas, 12 are killed and 27 injured at Texas A&M University when a massive bonfire under construction collapses.
Famous Deaths
Doug Sahm (1941-1999)
American roots-rock and Tex-Mex musician (Sir Douglas Quintet - "Mendocino"; Texas Tornadoes - "Adios Mexico"), dies of a heart attack at 58
- Paul Bowles, American novelist (The Sheltering Sky), translator, and composer, dies at 88
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About November 18, 1999
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Smooth - Santana Featuring Rob Thomas
#1 Song: She's The One/It's Only Us - Robbie Williams
