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October 8, 1992

October 8, 1992, was a Thursday. It was the 282nd day of 1992. The decade was the nineties.

31 years, 5 months, and 21 days have passed since October 8, 1992.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

Song charts

Music charts

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 8, 1992:

  • United States: "End Of The Road" by Boyz II Men
  • United Kingdom: "Ebenezer Goode" by Shamen

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 8, 1992

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • End Of The Road (From "Boomerang") - Boyz II Men
  • Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough - Patty Smyth With Don Henley
  • Humpin' Around - Bobby Brown
  • Baby-Baby-Baby - TLC
  • Jump Around - House Of Pain
Play the top songs from 1992
A Spotify playlist of songs from the year 1992. Take a trip back to the days of Whitney Houston, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Boyz II Men and SNAP!
The Last of the Mohicans

Top movie at the box office

The movie "The Last of the Mohicans" was at the top of the box office on October 8, 1992.

Facts

This date was 11,495 days ago. Approximately 383 months have passed. It was the 282nd day of 1992, in week 41. The decade was the nineties. People born on this day are currently 31 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 1992 had 366 days because it was a leap year. The Earth has experienced 128 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to October 8, 1992

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

It is Thursday, October 8, 1992. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker.

There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. In America, the song "End Of The Road" by Boyz II Men is at the top of the singles charts, while "Ebenezer Goode" by Shamen is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie The Last of the Mohicans is at the top of the box office.

John Major is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. Texting is not a thing yet. Instead, people are using landline phones and pagers. Furthermore, most people have never heard of the Internet. A civil war is taking place in the African country of Rwanda.

It's 1992, so radio stations are being dominated by the likes of Kris Kross, Boyz II Men, Whitney Houston, Sir Mix-a-Lot, Right Said Fred, Snap! and Nirvana. In fashion, many of the trends from the late 1980s are still in vogue. Colored tights, denim overalls, leotards, flannel shirts, and shoulder pads are all fashionable at the moment. Grunge fashion has also become mainstream, popularizing band t-shirts, ripped jeans, mom jeans, and Doc Martens. A war is continuing to rage in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

A new cable television network called "Cartoon Network" has just been launched. In the United States, the campaign for the 1992 presidential election is in full swing, with Democratic Party nominee Bill Clinton taking on Republican incumbent George H. W. Bush. Meanwhile, a sports comedy film called "The Mighty Ducks" has just been released in movie theaters. The movie, which stars Emilio Estevez and Joshua Jackson, is about a youth league hockey team and their new coach.

Irish singer Sinead O'Connor has recently sparked controversy by tearing up a photograph of The Pope on Saturday Night Live. O'Connor's actions were in protest against the sexual abuse of children in the Catholic Church. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Chuck Connors, Audrey Hepburn, Thurgood Marshall, and Andre the Giant would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Married... with Children", "In the Heat of the Night", "Home Improvement", and "Martin".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past", "Super Castlevania IV", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project", and "Wolfenstein 3D". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", "Married... with Children", "Fireman Sam", and "Taz-Mania". Popular toys at the moment include Koosh Ball, the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Lego Pirates, and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).

News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 8, 1992.

  • Sinéad O'Connor rips up a photograph of the Pope.

    Sinéad O'Connor rips up a photograph of the Pope

    Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor caused controversy in October 1992 after she ripped up a photograph of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night Live. The singer tore the photo apart in protest against the sexual abuse of children in the Catholic Church. Afterwards, O'Connor was criticized by celebrities such as Madonna and Joe Pesci.
  • The Mighty Ducks.

    The Mighty Ducks

    The sports comedy film "The Mighty Ducks" was showing at movie theaters during this time.
  • The campaign for the 1992 US Presidential Election is underway.

    The campaign for the 1992 US Presidential Election is underway

    The campaign for the United States presidential election of 1992 was in full swing during this time, with Democratic Party candidate Bill Clinton facing off against incumbent President George H. W. Bush.
  • The Bosnian War.

    The Bosnian War

    A war was raging in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • 1992 in music.

    1992 in music

    Popular music artists in 1992 included Kris Kross, Vanessa Williams, U2, Boyz II Men, Whitney Houston, Madonna, The Black Crowes and Sir Mix-a-Lot.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1992?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1992?

    In 1992, the best NBA players were Michael Jordan, Karl Malone, David Robinson, Chris Mullin, Clyde Drexler, Scottie Pippen, Charles Barkley, Patrick Ewing, Tim Hardaway, John Stockton, Dennis Rodman, Kevin Willis, Brad Daugherty, Mark Price and Kevin Johnson.
  • 1992 in movies.

    1992 in movies

    Movies released in 1992 included Aladdin, The Bodyguard, Home Alone 2, Lethal Weapon 3, Batman Returns, A Few Good Men, Sister Act, Wayne's World, Alien 3, Bram Stoker's Dracula, White Men Can't Jump and The Mighty Ducks.
  • Best football players in 1992.

    Best football players in 1992

    In 1992, the best soccer players would have been Marco van Basten, Hristo Stoichkov, Dennis Bergkamp, Thomas Hässler, Peter Schmeichel, Brian Laudrup, Michael Laudrup, Ronald Koeman, Stéphane Chapuisat, Frank Rijkaard and Enzo Scifo.
  • Unforgiven.

    Unforgiven

    The Western film "Unforgiven" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1992.
  • Bill Clinton.

    Bill Clinton

    Bill Clinton was named Time Person of the Year in 1992 after he defeated incumbent US President George H. W. Bush.
  • Eric Clapton - "Tears in Heaven"

    Eric Clapton - "Tears in Heaven"

    "Tears in Heaven" by Eric Clapton won a Grammy for 1992's Song of the Year.
  • The Super Nintendo.

    The Super Nintendo

    In August of 1991, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System hit the shelves. In the first half of the 1990s, the Super Nintendo and the Sega Genesis were the dominant video game consoles.
  • Slap bracelets are a thing.

    Slap bracelets are a thing

    Slap bracelets became the latest fad in the fall of 1990. The bracelets, which were originally sold under the brand name "Slap Wrap", came in various designs and colors.
  • People are using pagers to communicate.

    People are using pagers to communicate

    Pagers achieved mainstream popularity during the 1990s. These small devices allowed the owner to receive messages. More often than not, the message was a short memo or a phone number that they were supposed to call back.
  • Early 1990s fashion.

    Early 1990s fashion

    Early 1990s fashion was largely a continuation of the 1980s. Popular outfits included colored tights, denim overalls, black leather jackets with shoulder pads, neon-colored tops, flannel shirts, plaid skirts, and ripped jeans.
  • Wallpaper is beginning to go out of style.

    Wallpaper is beginning to go out of style

    By the 1990s, "modernism" was starting to heavily influence interior design trends. As a result, sales of wallpaper started to decline. Instead of using decorative wallpaper, people were beginning to opt for minimalist, painted walls.
  • The Scrunchie.

    The Scrunchie

    People are wearing an elastic hair tie called the "scrunchie".
  • The Sega Genesis.

    The Sega Genesis

    The Sega Genesis was one of the most popular video game consoles. Outside of North America, it was known as the Sega Mega Drive.
  • The Game Boy.

    The Game Boy

    A hand-held game console called the "Game Boy" was all the rage. The console boasted games such as Super Mario Land, Tetris, Donkey Kong, Kirby's Dream Land, and a number of Pokémon releases.
  • VCRs have become a common household item.

    VCRs have become a common household item

    VCRs became a common household item in the mid-1980s. By that stage, prices had started to drop. This device gave people the ability to play VCR tapes and record TV programs and movies.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to October 8, 1992.

  • September 9, 1992: Van Halen's "Right Now" wins Video of the Year at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards.
  • September 12, 1992: Actor Anthony Perkins, who portrayed Norman Bates in the movie Psycho, passes away due to AIDS.
  • September 16, 1992: Gary Neville makes his debut for Manchester United.
  • September 21, 1992: English rock band Radiohead release their debut single "Creep".
  • September 23, 1992: 17-year-old David Beckham makes his debut for Manchester United.
  • September 24, 1992: UK politics: Conservative MP David Mellor resigns as heritage minister following revelations that he had an extra-marital affair.
  • September 25, 1992: The Last of the Mohicans (1992) is released.
  • September 28, 1992:
    • The final episode of the animated TV show "The Adventures of Tintin" is aired.
    • 167 people are killed after Pakistan International Airlines Flight 268 crashes near Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal.
  • October 1, 1992: Cartoon Network is launched.
  • October 2, 1992: The Mighty Ducks (1992) is released in cinemas.
  • October 3, 1992: Sinead O'Connor tears up a photograph of The Pope on Saturday Night Live.
  • This date: October 8, 1992
  • October 9, 1992: Under Siege (1992), starring Steven Seagal and Gary Busey, is released in movie theaters.
  • October 16, 1992: The horror movie Candyman (1992) is released in cinemas.
  • October 17, 1992: Japanese exchange student Yoshihiro Hattori is shot dead in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after going to the wrong house.
  • October 23, 1992: Quentin Tarantino's movie Reservoir Dogs (1992) is released.
  • October 27, 1992: US Navy Petty Officer Allen R. Schindler is murdered by one of his shipmates for being gay.
  • October 31, 1992: The Aladdin (1992) soundtrack song "A Whole New World" is released.
  • November 2, 1992: The song "Killing in the Name" is released by Rage Against the Machine.
  • November 3, 1992:
    • Bill Clinton is elected as the 42nd President of the United States.
    • Rage Against the Machine release their self-titled debut studio album.
    • Singer Whitney Houston releases her single "I Will Always Love You".
  • November 6, 1992: Shaquille O'Neal makes his NBA debut.
Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 8, 1992, will have the star sign Libra.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1992 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 3.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 8, 1992 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.

Early 1990s fashion

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1990s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1992

The following TV shows were popular in October 1992:

TV shows from October 1992.

Mad About You
Mad About You
Martin
Martin
Melrose Place
Melrose Place
Baywatch
Baywatch
Step by Step
Step by Step
Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
One Foot in the Grave
One Foot in the Grave
Family Matters
Family Matters
Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap
Roseanne
Roseanne
In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night
The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Full House
Full House
Married... with Children
Married... with Children
Matlock
Matlock
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
'Allo 'Allo!
'Allo 'Allo!
Cheers
Cheers
Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses
Knots Landing
Knots Landing
Last of the Summer Wine
Last of the Summer Wine

Cars in 1992

1992 saw the introduction of cars such as the Dodge Intrepid, the Nissan Altima, the Hummer, the Volkswagen Vento, the Ford Mondeo, and the Chrysler Concorde.

Cars in 1992.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on October 8, 1992

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1992:

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
The Addams Family
The Addams Family
The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid

Goof Troop
Goof Troop
Barney & Friends
Barney & Friends
The Adventures of Tintin
The Adventures of Tintin
Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Darkwing Duck
Darkwing Duck
Taz-Mania
Taz-Mania
Doug
Doug
Rugrats
Rugrats
The Ren & Stimpy Show
The Ren & Stimpy Show
Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
Clarissa Explains It All
Clarissa Explains It All
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Beverly Hills, 90210
Beverly Hills, 90210
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Rosie and Jim
Rosie and Jim
Blossom
Blossom
Art Attack
Art Attack
In Living Color
In Living Color
Round the Twist
Round the Twist
Mr. Bean
Mr. Bean
The Simpsons
The Simpsons
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Doogie Howser, M.D.
Dink, the Little Dinosaur
Dink, the Little Dinosaur
Saved by the Bell
Saved by the Bell
Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers
Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers
Noozles
Noozles
Roseanne
Roseanne
Garfield and Friends
Garfield and Friends
Count Duckula
Count Duckula
The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Fireman Sam
Fireman Sam
Full House
Full House
Adventures of the Little Koala
Adventures of the Little Koala
Married... with Children
Married... with Children
Pingu
Pingu
The Care Bears
The Care Bears
Thomas the Tank Engine
Thomas the Tank Engine
Alvin and the Chipmunks
Alvin and the Chipmunks
The Smurfs
The Smurfs
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1992

Toys and games that were popular in 1992:

Mighty Max
Mighty Max
Littlest Pet Shop
Littlest Pet Shop
Tiger 2-XL Talking Robot
Tiger 2-XL Talking Robot
California Roller Baby
California Roller Baby
X-Men Action Figures
X-Men Action Figures
Teen Talk Barbie
Teen Talk Barbie
Nerf Blaster
Nerf Blaster
Pogs / Milkcaps
Pogs / Milkcaps
Super Soaker (water gun)
Super Soaker (water gun)
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES)
The SEGA Game Gear
The SEGA Game Gear
G.I. Joe (figures)
G.I. Joe (figures)
Fear Street books
Fear Street books
Yo-yo
Yo-yo
Lego Pirates
Lego Pirates
Polly Pocket
Polly Pocket
The Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
The Sega Genesis / Mega Drive
The Game Boy
The Game Boy
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures
The Ghostbusters Proton Pack
The Ghostbusters Proton Pack
Koosh Ball
Koosh Ball
Jenga
Jenga
Micro Machines
Micro Machines
Sylvanian Families
Sylvanian Families
Mr Frosty
Mr Frosty
Pogo ball / Lolo ball
Pogo ball / Lolo ball
My Little Pony (figures)
My Little Pony (figures)
Screwball Scramble
Screwball Scramble
Cabbage Patch Kids
Cabbage Patch Kids
The Easy-Bake Oven
The Easy-Bake Oven
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 1992.

Mortal Kombat 1992
Mortal Kombat
Super Mario Kart 1992
Super Mario Kart
Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing 1992
Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing
Kirby's Dream Land 1992
Kirby's Dream Land
Ecco the Dolphin 1992
Ecco the Dolphin
Yoshi 1992
Yoshi
Road Rash II 1992
Road Rash II
Wolfenstein 3D 1992
Wolfenstein 3D
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 1992
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior 1992
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project 1992
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project
Desert Strike
 1992
Desert Strike
Civilization 1991
Civilization
Super Castlevania IV 1991
Super Castlevania IV
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 1991
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
F-16 Combat Pilot 1991
F-16 Combat Pilot
F-Zero 1991
F-Zero
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants 1991
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants
Paperboy 1986
Paperboy
Duck Hunt 1984
Duck Hunt

Were you born on October 8, 1992?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1992.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out October 8, 1998, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 8.

Jesse Jackson

Jesse Jackson

Activist
Born on October 8, 1941
He turned 51 on this day in 1992.

R. L. Stine

R. L. Stine

Author
Born on October 8, 1943
He turned 49 on this day in 1992.

Chevy Chase

Chevy Chase

Actor
Born on October 8, 1943
He turned 49 on this day in 1992.

Sigourney Weaver

Sigourney Weaver

Actress
Born on October 8, 1949
She turned 43 on this day in 1992.

Karyn Parsons

Karyn Parsons

Actress
Born on October 8, 1966
She turned 26 on this day in 1992.

Matt Damon

Matt Damon

Actor
Born on October 8, 1970
He turned 22 on this day in 1992.

Nick Cannon

Nick Cannon

Actor
Born on October 8, 1980
He turned 12 on this day in 1992.

Bruno Mars

Bruno Mars

Singer
Born on October 8, 1985
He turned 7 on this day in 1992.

Angus T. Jones

Angus T. Jones

Actor
Born on October 8, 1993
He was born exactly one year after this date.

Barbara Palvin

Barbara Palvin

Hungarian model
Born on October 8, 1993
She was born exactly one year after this date.

Bella Thorne

Bella Thorne

Actress
Born on October 8, 1997
She was born exactly 5 years after this date.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on October 8, 1992.

UK

UK Prime Minister

John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Albert Reynolds was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on October 8, 1992 was most likely conceived around January 16, 1992.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 8, 1992 is close to July 1, 1993.

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Stats for October 8, 1992

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 8, 1992:

  • 11,495 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,642 weeks have passed.
  • 993,171,600 seconds have passed since October 8, 1992.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,158,700,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 512,476,545,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 165,528,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 85,412,758 steps. That's roughly 37,961 miles!
  • Since this date, 11,918,059 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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