January 17th, 1992.

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on January 17th, 1992.

• The film Juice (1992), starring Tupac Shakur, is released in movie theaters.

Born on January 17th, 1992.

People who were born on this exact date.

• Marnie Simpson: English TV personality.

Top songs.

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on January 17th, 1992.

• United States: Black Or White - Michael Jackson
• United Kingdom: Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen

Take me back to January 17th, 1992!

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is January 17th, 1992, and it's a Friday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Capricorn. Currently, people have "that Friday feeling" and are looking forward to the weekend.

In America, the song Black Or White by Michael Jackson is on top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen is the number one hit song. George W. Bush Snr. is currently the President of the United States, and the movie Hook is at the top of the Box Office.

In the United Kingdom, John Major is the current Prime Minister. Texting is not a thing yet. Instead, people are using landline phones and pagers. Furthermore, the vast majority of people still have no idea what "the Internet" is. In fashion, many of the trends from the late 80s are still popular. Colored tights, denim overalls, leotards, flannel shirts and shoulder pads are all fashionable at the moment.

A civil war is currently taking place in the African country of Rwanda. In Europe, the Soviet Union has officially come to an end. Russia has renamed itself as the Russian Federation. Mikhail Gorbachev has resigned from his position as the president of the Soviet Union and the Supreme Soviet body has met for the last time to formally dissolve the union. 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.

US President George H. W. Bush has recently fallen ill with gastroenteritis during a televised state dinner in Japan. Footage shows him vomiting into the lap of Japanese Prime Minister Kiichi Miyazawa and fainting. The incident has become a source of jokes for comedians and is currently being parodied by sketch shows such as Saturday Night Live. People are currently shocked and outraged by the tragic death of 12-year-old Shanda Sharer, who was recently murdered and tortured by four teenage girls in Madison, Indiana. In music, Nirvana's new album "Nevermind" has just reached No. 1 in the US Billboard 200 chart. It's success has established the popularity of a new rock genre called "Grunge".

A new crime thriller film called Juice, starring rapper Tupac Shakur as "Bishop", has been released in movie theaters. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Robert Reed, Anthony Perkins, Audrey Hepburn and Thurgood Marshall would all be still alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "'Allo 'Allo!", "Murder, She Wrote" and "MacGyver".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Paperboy", "Battletoads", "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past" and "Civilization". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers", "Saved by the Bell", "Blossom" and "Beverly Hills, 90210". If you're a kid or a teenager, then you're probably playing with toys such as Cabbage Patch Kids, Pogo ball / Lolo ball, the Game Boy and G.I. Joe (figures).

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are trending news stories and fads that were prevalent at this time. These are topics that would have been in the media on January 17th, 1992.

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  The murder of Shanda Sharer shocks America.

  On January 11th, 1992, 12-year-old Shanda Sharer was tortured and burned to death by four teenage girls in Madison, Indiana. The crime attracted a huge amount of international attention.

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  George H. W. Bush vomiting incident.

  On January 8th, 1992, US President George H. W. Bush vomited and fainted during a banquet hosted in Japan. Initially, the media wondered whether his fainting was linked to a minor heart ailment that Bush had been previously diagnosed with.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  Unforgiven.

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

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  Bill Clinton.

  Bill Clinton was named as the Time Person of the Year in 1992. This was after he defeated incumbent President George H. W. Bush.

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  Eric Clapton - "Tears in Heaven"

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

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  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.

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  Slap bracelets are a thing.

  During the fall of 1990, slap bracelets became the latest fad. The bracelets, which were originally sold under the brand name "Slap Wrap", came in various different designs and colors.

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  People are using pagers to communicate.

  During the 1990s, pagers achieved mainstream popularity. 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.

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  Early 1990s fashion.

  Early 1990s fashion saw a continuation of the 1980s. Popular outfits included clothes such as colored tights, denim overalls, black leather jackets with shoulder pads, neon-colored tops, flannel shirts, plaid skirts, and ripped jeans.

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  Although wallpaper is still common, it is beginning to go out of style.

  By the 1990s, "modernism" was starting to heavily influence interior design trends. As a result, wallpaper started to decline in popularity. Instead of using decorative wallpaper, many people opted for minimalist, plain-colored walls.

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  The Scrunchie.

  During the 1990s, an elastic hair tie called the "scrunchie" was in fashion.

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  The Sega Genesis.

  The Sega Genesis was one of the most popular video games consoles during this period. Outside of North America, it was known as the Sega Mega Drive.

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  The Game Boy.

  During this time, 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.

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  VCRs have become a common household item.

  From the mid-80s onward, VCRs started to become a common household item. This device gave people the ability to play VCR tapes and record TV programs and movies.

Basic facts.

Basic facts and information about this date.

• 31 years, 2 months and 9 days have passed since January 17th, 1992.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 03 of 1992.
• Leap Year: 1992 was a leap year, which means that it contained 366 days instead of 365 (with an extra day in February).
• Age: A person born on January 17th, 1992 will be 31 years old.
• Generation: People born in 1992 belong to the Generation Y (Millennial) generation.
• Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 695606400.

Around this time.

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around January 17th, 1992.

• December 18th, 1991: General Motors announces that it will be closing 21 plants and laying off 74,000 people in North America.
• December 18th, 1991: It is reported that the Soviet Union will be ending after more than 74 years.
• December 20th, 1991: The movie Father of the Bride (1991) is released.
• December 20th, 1991: Labor leader Paul Keating becomes the new Prime Minister of Australia.
• December 24th, 1991: French footballer Jean-Pierre Papin is awarded the 1991 Ballon d'Or.
• December 25th, 1991: Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as president of the Soviet Union.
• December 26th, 1991: The Soviet Union is dissolved.
• December 26th, 1991: The Cold War ends.
• January 8th, 1992: Eric Clapton releases the song "Tears in Heaven".
• January 8th, 1992: George H. W. Bush falls violently ill at a televised state dinner in Japan.
• January 10th, 1992: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) is released.
• January 11th, 1992: Shanda Sharer is tortured and burned to death in Madison, Indiana by 4 teenage girls.
• This date: January 17th, 1992
• January 20th, 1992: 87 people are killed when Air Inter Flight 148 crashes into a mountain near Strasbourg, France.
• January 26th, 1992: Super Bowl XXVI: The Washington Redskins defeat the Buffalo Bills by 37-24 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
• January 27th, 1992: Macy's files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
• January 30th, 1992: Irish politics: Charles Haughey resigns as leader of Fianna Fail.
• January 30th, 1992: The trial of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer begins in Milwaukee.
• February 1st, 1992: The Cold War officially comes to an end.
• February 5th, 1992: Soccer: Kevin Keegan becomes the new manager of Newcastle United.
• February 6th, 1992: Kris Kross release their single "Jump".
• February 10th, 1992: Boxer Mike Tyson is found guilty of rape.
• February 14th, 1992: Wayne's World (1992) is released in cinemas.
• February 15th, 1992: Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is sentenced to life in prison.

Personality traits.

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Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

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• Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 17th, 1992, will have the star sign Capricorn.
• Zodiac Element: Earth.
• 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: January 17th, 1992 falls under the Goose.
• Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
• Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.

Photos of early 1990s fashion.

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

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.

Were you born on this date?

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 January 17th, 1998, instead.

Weather on January 17th, 1992.

Historical weather information for January 17th, 1992.

• Dublin, Ireland: It was 4.9 degrees Celsius. It was a dry day. It was a cloudy day.
• New York, USA: Temperature: 16.2 degrees Fahrenheit. -8.78 degrees Celsius. Snow was reported. Precipitation: 5.08cm.
• London, England: Temperature: 1.94 degrees Celsius. Fog was reported. Precipitation: 0.25cm.

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

Warning! These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

• A baby that was born on January 17th, 1992 was most likely conceived around April 26th, 1991.
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 17th, 1992 is close to October 9th, 1992.

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Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about January 17th, 1992.

• A total of 11,392 days have passed since this date.
• 1,627 weeks have passed.
• 984,265,200 seconds have passed since the January 17th, 1992.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,148,309,400 times.
• Since January 17th, 1992, the Earth has travelled approximately 507,880,843,200 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 164,044,200 times.
• If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 84,646,807 steps. That's about 37,621 miles!
• Since this date, 11,811,182 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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