Historical Events
Emmy Awards
51st Emmy Awards: The Practice, Ally McBeal, Dennis Franz & Edie Falco win
Farm Aid Concert
Farm Aid 12 held in Bristow, Virginia; performers include Willie Nelson, Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews Band, Susan Tedeschi, Keb' Mo', Deana Carter, and Barenaked Ladies [1]
- Indonesia announces it will allow international peace-keepers into East Timor
US Men's Tennis Open
US Open Men's Tennis: Andre Agassi wins 2nd and final US title; beats fellow American Todd Martin 6-4, 6-7, 6-7, 6-3, 6-2
Famous Deaths
- Bill Quackenbush, Canadian Hockey Hall of Fame defenceman (8 x NHL All-Star; Boston Bruins, Detroit Red Wings) and coach (Princeton), dies from Alzheimer's disease at 77
Died in 1999 1999 Highlights
About September 12, 1999
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 24 years, 7 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Generation Z
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Unpretty - TLC
- #1 Song: We're Going To Ibiza! - Vengaboys