The year 1992 (MCMXCII) of the Gregorian Calendar began on a Wednesday and ended on a Thursday.
During the year, the Maastricht Treaty was signed, founding the European Union. Bosnia and Herzegovina declared independence from Yugoslavia and the remaining countries formed Serbia and Montenegro. The Bosnian War raged throughout the year and the United Nations Security Council sent peacekeeping forces to Yugoslavia.
Bill Clinton won the US election, defeating U.S. President George Bush and Ross Perot. Riots took place in Los Angeles following the release of a videotape of 4 LAPD officers beating black motorist Rodney King.
Miley Cyrus (AKA Hannah Montana) was born in Nashville, Tennessee. Windows 3.1 is released by Microsoft. Euro Disney opened in Paris, Prince Charles and Princess Diana announced their separation and Menachem Begin, ex-Prime Minister of Israel died at the age of 79.
The 1992 Winter Olympics were held in Albertville, France from February 8 - 23. The Summer Olympics were held in Barcelona, Spain from July 25 to August 9. The English FA Premier League (Soccer) was officially formed; the first matches were held on August 15, In Indianapolis, Indiana. Boxer Mike Tyson was convicted of raping Desiree Washington.
John Gotti, head of the Gambino crime family, was jailed for life, Italian anti-Mafia judge Giovanni Falcone was murdered by a Mafia bomb and serial killer Andrei Chikatilo was found guilty of 52 murders in Russia.
Famous Births
- Jan. 19: Shawn Johnson - US Olympian
- Feb. 14: Fred Highmore - Charlie...Chocolate Factory
- Nov. 23: Miley Cyrus - Entertainer
- Mar. 10: Emily Osment - Hannah Montana
- Apr. 27: Allison Iraheta - American Idol
- Jun. 14: Daryl Sabara - Spy Kids
- Aug. 19: Frances Bean Cobain - Kurt Cobain's Daughter
Famous Deaths
- Apr. 05: Sam Walton - Wal-Mart founder
- Apr. 06: Isaac Asimov - Science Fiction Author
Chart Toppers
- Jan. 04: Michael Jackson - Black or White
- Jan. 25: Color Me Badd - All 4 Love
- Feb. 01: Michael/John - Don't Let the Sun...
- Feb. 08: Right Said Fred - I'm Too Sexy
- Feb. 29: Mr. Big - To Be with You
- Mar. 21: Vanessa Williams - Save the Best for Last
- Apr. 25: Kris Kross - Jump
- Jun. 20: Mariah Carey - I'll Be There
- Jul. 04: Sir Mix-a-Lot - Baby Got Back
- Aug. 08: Madonna - This Used to Be My Playground
- Aug. 15: Boyz II Men - End of the Road
- Nov. 14: The Heights - How Do You Talk to an Angel
- Nov. 28: Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You Billboard: Historical Billboard Charts
Top Grossing Movies
- Aladdin - Robin Williams
- Home Alone 2 - Macaulay Culkin
- Batman Returns - Michael Keaton
- Lethal Weapon 3 - Mel Gibson, Danny Glover
- A Few Good Men - Jack Nicholson
- Sister Act - Whoopi Goldberg
- The Bodyguard - Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston
- Wayne's World - Mike Myers, Dana Carvey
- Basic Instinct - Sharon Stone
- A League Of Their Own - Geena Davis, Tom HanksBox Office Mojo: Top Grossing Films of 1992
65th Academy Awards
- Presented: March 29, 1993
- Best Picture: Unforgiven
- Lead Actor: Al Pacino in Scent of a Woman
- Lead Actress: Emma Thompson in Howards End
- Best Director: Clint Eastwood for Unforgiven
- Best Documentary:The Panama Deception directed by Barbara Trent and David Kasper
Championship Teams
Top Athletes
Nobel Laureates
- Chemistry: Rudolph Marcus
- Economics: Gary Becker
- Literature: Derek Walcott
- Medicine: Edmond Fischer
- Peace: Rogoberta Menchu Tum
- Physics: Geroge Charpak NoblePrize.org: 1990 Noble Winners
1992 Timeline
January 1992
- January 15: Europe officially recognizes Croatia and Slovenia both former parts of Yugoslavia.
February 17 1992
February 17: In Milwaukee notorious serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is sentenced to life in prison.
March 1992
- March 18: South Africans have backed an overwhelming mandate for political reforms to end apartheid and create a power-sharing multi-racial government.
- March 26: Mike Tyson was sentenced to six years in prison for rape.
- March 29: Democratic Presidential nominee Bill Clinton admits to experimenting with marijuana but famously denies ever inhaling it.
April 1992
- April 9: Former Panama general and leader Manuel Noriega is convicted in Miami on drug and racketeering charges.
May 1992
- May 22: Johnny Carson hosted the Tonight Show for the last time.
June 1992
- 1992: John Gotti was convicted of racketeering charges and was sentenced to life in prison.
September 1992
- September 11: Hawaii is struck by Hurricane Iniki. The category 4 hurricane was blamed for six deaths and over 1.8 billion dollars in damages.
October 1992
- October 20: The First World Series is played outside the United States in Toronto, Canada. The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 and eventually the entire series.
- October 24: The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Atlanta Braves in game 6 of the World Series. The Canada based team became the first outside the United States to win the World Series.
November 1992
- November 3: Bill Clinton becomes the 42nd President of the United States after defeating George H. W. Bush who was trying to get re-elected.
December 9 1992
December 9: 800 U.S. Marine Corps land in Somalia, to spearhead a mission to return humanitarian aid to the region.
December 1992
- December 1: Amy Fisher is sentenced to prison after shooting Mary Jo Buttafuoco, the wife of Joey Buttafuoco.
- December 4: Citing God, George H.W. Bush sends 28,000 troops to Somalia where they got embroiled in political conflict. 15 months later Bill Clinton abruptly pulled the troops out.
- December 6: Hindu extremists destroy an Islamic mosque in the Indian town of Ayodhya, Setting off two months of deadly riots and violence.
- December 9: Prince Charles and Princess Diana announce their separation.
- December 24: George H.W. Bush issued full pardons for six officials from the Ronald Reagan administration who had been involved in the Iran Contra Scandal, including former defense secretary Caspar Weinberger who was scheduled to face stand trial in the new year.
