February 5th, 1992.

On this day.

What happened on February 5th, 1992?

• Soccer: Kevin Keegan becomes the new manager of Newcastle United.

Born on February 5th, 1992.

People who were born on this exact date.

• Neymar: Soccer player.

Music charts.

Songs that were on top of the music singles charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on February 5th, 1992.

• United States: I'm Too Sexy - Right Said Fred
• United Kingdom: Goodnight Girl - Wet Wet Wet

Take me back to February 5th, 1992!

Let's take a stroll down memory lane!

The date is February 5th, 1992, and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Aquarius. In America, the song I'm Too Sexy by Right Said Fred is on top of the singles charts.

Over in the UK, Goodnight Girl by Wet Wet Wet is the number one hit song. George W. Bush Snr. is currently the President of the United States, and the movie The Hand That Rocks the Cradle 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.

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. Department chain Macy's has just filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid mounting losses and an estimated debt of around $5.3 billion. In Ireland, Charles Haughey has resigned as leader of Fianna Fail. His resignation comes on the back of recent revelations that he authorized the phone-tapping of two journalists back in 1982.

Following the recent breakup of the Soviet Union, Russian president Boris Yeltsin and US president George H. W. Bush have announced that they will both stop aiming nuclear weapons at one another. Furthermore, the pair have met at Camp David and formally declared that the Cold War is officially over. The trial of four police officers for the beating of Rodney King back in March of 1991 has recently started in Simi Valley, California. In Venezuela, Major Hugo Chávez has just been arrested after leading a failed coup attempt against President Carlos Andrés Pérez.

In soccer, Kevin Keegan has just become the new manager of English side Newcastle United. In Milwaukee, the trial of suspected serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is still ongoing. Dahmer has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder. 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 "Only Fools and Horses", "Full House", "Seinfeld" and "Baywatch". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants", "Battletoads", "F-Zero" and "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past". Children and teenagers are currently watching television shows such as "Mister Rogers' Neighborhood", "The Cosby Show", "The Wonder Years" and "Home Improvement".

Popular toys at the moment include the likes of the Ghostbusters Proton Pack, the Game Boy, the SEGA Game Gear and Super Soaker (water gun).

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 February 5th, 1992.

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  Macy's files for bankruptcy.

  On January 27th, 1992, American department store chain Macy's filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. As a result, a new management team were brought in and a number of under-performing stores were shut down.

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  Tyson is on trial for rape.

  The trial of boxer Mike Tyson for the rape of 18-year-old Desiree Washington was taking place in Indianapolis at this time.

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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, 1 months and 21 days have passed since February 5th, 1992.
• Week Number: This date occurred during Week 06 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 February 5th, 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 697248000.

Around this time.

News stories, pop culture trends, and other events that happened around February 5th, 1992.

• 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.
• January 17th, 1992: The film Juice (1992), starring Tupac Shakur, is released in movie theaters.
• 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.
• This date: February 5th, 1992
• 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.
• February 18th, 1992: The first episode of the British sitcom "Men Behaving Badly" is aired on television.
• February 19th, 1992: The United States deports IRA member Joe Doherty to Northern Ireland after a nine-year legal battle.
• February 20th, 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.
• February 24th, 1992: Irish rock band U2 release their single "One".
• February 25th, 1992: Nicole Brown files for divorce from O.J. Simpson.
• February 25th, 1992: The record label "Death Row Records" is founded by Suge Knight, Dr. Dre, The D.O.C. and Dick Griffey.
• February 25th, 1992: American girl group TLC release their debut album "Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip".
• March 6th, 1992: Sci-fi movie The Lawnmower Man (1992) is released in cinemas.

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 February 5th, 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 1.
• Native American Zodiac: February 5th, 1992 falls under the Otter.
• Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
• Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.

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 February 5th, 1998, instead.

Weather on February 5th, 1992.

Historical weather information for February 5th, 1992.

• Dublin, Ireland: It was 11.3 degrees Celsius. It was a dry day. It was a cloudy day.
• New York, USA: Temperature: 23.8 degrees Fahrenheit. -4.56 degrees Celsius. Snow was reported. Precipitation: 0.51cm.
• London, England: Temperature: 9.17 degrees Celsius.

Conception dates.

Conception estimates for this date.

Warning! These conception dates are based on broad estimates.

• A baby that was born on February 5th, 1992 was most likely conceived around May 15th, 1991.
• The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 5th, 1992 is close to October 28th, 1992.

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Time difference & statistics.

Here are some fun statistics about February 5th, 1992.

• A total of 11,373 days have passed since this date.
• 1,624 weeks have passed.
• 982,623,600 seconds have passed since the February 5th, 1992.
• If you were born on this day, your heart has beated approximately 1,146,394,200 times.
• Since February 5th, 1992, the Earth has travelled approximately 507,033,777,600 miles through space.
• If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 163,770,600 times.
• If you were born on this day, you have taken approximately 84,505,630 steps. That's about 37,558 miles!
• Since this date, 11,791,483 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
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