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January 23, 1992

January 23, 1992, was a Thursday. It was 32 years, 9 months, and 29 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aquarius.

Song charts

Popular songs

On January 23, 1992, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

  • United States: "All 4 Love" by Color Me Badd
  • United Kingdom: "Goodnight Girl" by Wet Wet Wet

The Billboard Hot 100 on January 23, 1992

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • Black Or White - Michael Jackson
  • All 4 Love - Color Me Badd
  • Can't Let Go - Mariah Carey
  • Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - George Michael/Elton John
  • Finally - CeCe Peniston
Play the top singles 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!
Hook

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Hook".

Facts

This date occurred 11,991 days ago. Approximately 400 months have passed. It was the 23rd day of 1992, in week 04. The decade was the nineties. People who were born on January 23, 1992, are now 32 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 1992 was a leap year, which means that it had an extra day in February. 133 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to January 23, 1992

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is January 23, 1992, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aquarius. In America, the song "All 4 Love" by Color Me Badd is at the top of the singles charts, while "Goodnight Girl" by Wet Wet Wet is the number-one song in the UK.

George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Hook is at the top of the box office. John Major is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. On television, people are watching popular shows such as "Who's the Boss?", "The Wonder Years", "Home Improvement", and "Step by Step".

Texting is not a thing yet. Instead, people are using landline phones and pagers. Furthermore, most people have never heard of the Internet. 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 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. People are outraged by the tragic death of 12-year-old Shanda Sharer, who was recently murdered and tortured by four teenage girls in Madison, Indiana. A new crime thriller film called Juice, starring rapper Tupac Shakur as "Bishop", has been released in movie theaters.

In France, 87 people have tragically lost their lives after Air Inter Flight 148 crashed into a mountain near Strasbourg. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Benny Hill, Robert Reed, Anthony Perkins, and Chuck Connors would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Duck Hunt", "F-Zero", "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past", and "QuackShot".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Smurfs", "Fireman Sam", "Are You Afraid of the Dark?", and "Dinosaurs". Children are playing with toys such as Sylvanian Families, Koosh Ball, the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, and Yo-yo.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on January 23, 1992, will have the star sign Aquarius.
  • 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 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: January 23, 1992 falls under the Otter.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of January will have the birthstone Garnet.
  • Birth flower (January): The Carnation and the Snowdrop.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on January 23, 1992.

  • The murder of Shanda Sharer shocks America.

    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 brutal crime attracted worldwide media attention.
  • 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?

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around January 23, 1992.

  • December 24, 1991: French footballer Jean-Pierre Papin is awarded the 1991 Ballon d'Or.
  • December 25, 1991: Mikhail Gorbachev resigns as president of the Soviet Union.
  • December 26, 1991:
    • The Soviet Union is dissolved.
    • The Cold War ends.
  • January 5, 1992: Kelly Dae Wilson goes missing in Gilmer, Texas.
  • January 8, 1992:
    • Eric Clapton releases the song "Tears in Heaven".
    • George H. W. Bush falls violently ill at a televised state dinner in Japan.
  • January 10, 1992: The Hand That Rocks the Cradle (1992) is released.
  • January 11, 1992: Shanda Sharer is tortured and burned to death in Madison, Indiana by 4 teenage girls.
  • January 17, 1992: The film Juice (1992), starring Tupac Shakur, is released in movie theaters.
  • January 20, 1992: 87 people are killed when Air Inter Flight 148 crashes into a mountain near Strasbourg, France.
  • This date: January 23, 1992
  • January 26, 1992: Super Bowl XXVI: The Washington Redskins defeat the Buffalo Bills by 37-24 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • January 27, 1992: Macy's files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
  • January 30, 1992:
    • Irish politics: Charles Haughey resigns as leader of Fianna Fail.
    • The trial of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer begins in Milwaukee.
  • February 1, 1992: The Cold War officially comes to an end.
  • February 5, 1992: Soccer: Kevin Keegan becomes the new manager of Newcastle United.
  • February 6, 1992: Kris Kross release their single "Jump".
  • February 10, 1992:
    • Boxer Mike Tyson is found guilty of rape.
    • The Manic Street Preachers release their debut album, Generation Terrorists.
  • February 14, 1992: Wayne's World (1992) is released in cinemas.
  • February 15, 1992: Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is sentenced to life in prison.
  • February 18, 1992: The first episode of the British sitcom "Men Behaving Badly" is aired on television.
  • February 19, 1992: The United States deports IRA member Joe Doherty to Northern Ireland after a nine-year legal battle.
  • February 20, 1992: Business magnate Ross Perot announces on Larry King Live that he will be running as an independent in the 1992 United States presidential election.

Early 1990s fashion

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1990s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in January 1992

In January 1992, TV audiences were watching the following series:

TV shows from January 1992.

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

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

Cartoons and children's TV shows in January 1992

Children and teenagers were watching the following cartoons and TV series:

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?
Toys

Toys in 1992

If you were a child on this date, then you may have had some of the following toys:

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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in January 1992.

QuackShot 1991
QuackShot
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
Streets of Rage 1991
Streets of Rage
Sonic the Hedgehog 1991
Sonic the Hedgehog
Battletoads 1991
Battletoads
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 January 23, 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 January 23, 1998, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on January 23.

Ernie Kovacs

Ernie Kovacs

Comedian Deceased
Born on January 23, 1919
He was not alive on this date.

Marc Nelson

Marc Nelson

Boyz II Men
Born on January 23, 1971
He turned 21 on this day in 1992.

Tiffani Thiessen

Tiffani Thiessen

Actress
Born on January 23, 1974
She turned 18 on this day in 1992.

Arjen Robben

Arjen Robben

Soccer player
Born on January 23, 1984
He turned 8 on this day in 1992.

Vsauce

Vsauce

Youtuber
Born on January 23, 1986
He turned 6 on this day in 1992.

XXXTentacion

XXXTentacion

Rapper Deceased
Born on January 23, 1998
He was born exactly 6 years after this date.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on January 23, 1992.

UK

UK Prime Minister

John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Charles Haughey was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on January 23, 1992 was most likely conceived around May 2, 1991.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on January 23, 1992 is close to October 15, 1992.

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Stats for January 23, 1992

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about January 23, 1992:

  • 11,991 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,713 weeks have passed.
  • 1,036,022,400 seconds have passed since January 23, 1992.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,208,692,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 534,587,558,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 172,670,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 89,097,926 steps. That's roughly 39,599 miles.
  • 12,432,269 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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