Historical Events
- Maurice Papon, an official in the Vichy France government during World War II, is jailed for crimes against humanity.
Sports History
NHL goaltender Grant Fuhr wins his 400th career game (vs Florida Panthers)
Famous Deaths
- Martin Donnelly, New Zealand cricket batsman (7 Tests, 1 x 100, 4 x 50, HS 206; Wellington, Canterbury) and rugby union centre (1 Test England 1947), dies at 82
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About October 22, 1999
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
#1 Song: Smooth - Santana Featuring Rob Thomas
#1 Song: Genie In A Bottle - Christina Aguilera
