Woodstock '99 concert took place in Rome, New York, US.
Ricky Martin's 'Livin' La Vida Loca' was released.
Eminem's album The Slim Shady LP went on sale.
Britney Spears's first single, 'Baby One More Time,' was released.
Cher's 'Believe' was released and became the Billboard 1999 Song of the Year.
'No Matter What' by Irish boy band Boyzone was released.
Eminem signed up to the record label 'Aftermath Entertainment,' founded by Dr. Dre.
Opera singer Andrea Bocelli started his career in the production of 'La bohème' in Cagliari.
A charity auction in Los Angeles saw the lyrics to 'Candle in the Wind' sell to the highest bidder at a staggering $442,500.
Sony Music Soundtrax released their 'Titanic: Music from the Motion Picture' album.
Canadian country singer Shania Twain released her third album, 'Come On Over.'
English singer-songwriter Robbie Williams released his debut solo album, 'Life thru a Lens.'
Elton John released the single 'Candle in the Wind' as a tribute to Princess Diana of Wales.
Rapper Tupac Shakur was shot four times in Las Vegas, Nevada, US.
Alanis Morissette claimed four Grammy's, including Album of the Year with ''Jagged Little Pill."
The world-famous British boy band, Take That, announced their breakup.
British rock band Oasis released their second album, '(What's the Story) Morning Glory?'
Coolio's hit single 'Gangsta's Paradise' was released.
Jamaican-American singer Shaggy released his third album, ''Boombastic.”
Seal released their hit single 'Kiss from a Rose.'
Aerosmith became the first major-label band to allow fans to freely download their new single 'Head First' online.
Lisa Marie, Elvis Presley's daughter, married Michael Jackson. However, they divorced after four years.
The 'Grease' musical production opened at the Eugene O' Neill Theater in New York City, running for 1,503 performances.
Kurt Cobain from Nirvana committed suicide at age 27 by shooting himself in the head with a shotgun.
Barbra Streisand performed her first live public concert in 20 years.
Andrea Bocelli made his classical debut singing at a concert at Teatro Romolo Valli in Reggio Emilia.
The musical comedy 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' was first performed at the Minskoff Theatre, New York City, US.
The musical 'Sunset Boulevard' by Andrew Lloyd Webber opened at the Adelphi Theater in London.
Björk released her very first album called 'Debut.'
American country music artist Alan Jackson released his 'Chattahoochee' single.
Mary J. Blige's album 'What's the 411?' was released by Uptown Records and MCA Records.
Rapper Ice Cube married Kimberly Woodruff.
Right Said Fred hit number one on the US Hot 100 Charts with 'I'm too Sexy.'
American rock band 'Nirvana' released their second album called Nevermind.
Nirvana released their lead single, 'Smells like Teen Spirit,' which is often dubbed the 'anthem for apathetic kids' of Generation X.
Metallica released their single 'Enter Sandman.'
Whitney Houston released her third album, 'I'm Your Baby Tonight.'
One thousand radio stations from over 100 countries around the world simultaneously broadcast John Lennon's 'Imagine' in honor of what would have been his 50th birthday.
Pink Floyd performed their hit 'The Wall' at the previous Berlin Wall location.
The musical 'Grand Hotel' was first performed at the Martin Beck Theater in New York City.
Madonna featured in a Pepsi Commercial during NBC-TV's 'Cosby Show.'
Bon Jovi's album 'New Jersey' was released.
English singer George Michael's first album 'Faith' was released.
Bruce Springsteen released his album 'Tunnel of Love.'
The musical ''Dreamgirls" was performed for the first time at the Ambassador Theatre, New York City.
The first Soul Train Music Awards took place in Santa Monica, California, US.
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical 'Phantom of the Opera' was premiered in London with stars Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman.
The first artists are inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Charity song 'That's What Friends Are For' hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
The Live Aid concert raised funds and awareness for famine relief efforts in Africa.
