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March 17th, 1992

March 17th, 1992, was a Tuesday. It was Day 77 of 1992. The decade was the Nineties.

31 years, 6 months, and 17 days have passed since March 17th, 1992.

The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on March 17th, 1992.

  • White South Africans vote in favor of ending apartheid.
Song charts

Top songs.

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

  • United States: Save The Best For The Last - Vanessa Williams
  • United Kingdom: Stay - Shakespears Sisters

The Billboard Hot 100 on March 17th, 1992.

A list of songs that were dominating the music charts on this date:

  • To Be With You - Mr. Big
  • I'm Too Sexy - Right Said Fred
  • Remember The Time - Michael Jackson
  • Save The Best For Last - Vanessa Williams
  • Tears In Heaven - Eric Clapton
Play the top singles from the year 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!
Wayne's World

Top movie.

The movie "Wayne's World" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Take me back to March 17th, 1992!

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is March 17th, 1992, and it's a Tuesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Pisces. Spring has arrived, and the days are starting to get longer.

It's St. Patrick's Day, which means that a sizeable amount of people are spending their day in bars. Parades are being held in major cities throughout the world. In America, the song Save The Best For The Last by Vanessa Williams is at the top of the singles charts. Over in the UK, Stay by Shakespears Sisters is the number-one hit song.

George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Wayne's World 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 "Last of the Summer Wine", "Sherlock Holmes", "The Cosby Show", and "MacGyver".

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. The 1992 Cricket World Cup is taking place in Australia and New Zealand. The trial of four police officers for the 1991 beating of Rodney King back is taking in Simi Valley, California.

In the United Kingdom, Prime Minister and Conservative Party leader John Major has just called a general election for the 9th of April. This will be Major's first election at the helm since he took over from Margaret Thatcher. Following the recent collapse of the Soviet Union, President Boris Yeltsin has announced his government's intentions to create a new and separate Russian army. Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton has become the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party after winning the primary elections in Illinois and Michigan. It is now likely that Clinton will face off against Republican incumbent George H. W. Bush in this year's presidential election.

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 "Sonic the Hedgehog", "Civilization", "Desert Strike ", and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Smurfs", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Mr. Bean", and "In Living Color".

Children are playing with toys such as My Little Pony (figures), the Ghostbusters Proton Pack, Yo-yo, and Pogs / Milkcaps.

News

News topics, nostalgic fads, and pop culture events.

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on March 17th, 1992.

  • 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.

Information

Facts.

Basic facts and information about this date:

  • 31 years, 6 months, and 17 days have passed since March 17th, 1992.
  • Week Number: This date occurred during Week 12 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: People born on March 17th, 1992, are now 31 years old.
  • Generation: People born in 1992 belong to the Generation Y (Millennial) generation.
  • Unix Timestamp: The Unix Timestamp for this date is 700790400.

Personality traits.

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Events

Around this time.

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

  • 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.
  • March 10th, 1992: The Red Hot Chilli Peppers release their single "Under the Bridge".
  • This date: March 17th, 1992
  • March 20th, 1992: The movie Basic Instinct (1992), starring Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas, is released.
  • March 26th, 1992: Boxer Mike Tyson is sentenced to six years in prison for the rape of Desiree Washington.
  • March 27th, 1992: White Men Can't Jump (1992) is released.
  • March 30th, 1992: The song "Rhythm Is a Dancer" is released.
  • March 31st, 1992: The first episode of "Dateline NBC" is aired.
  • April 2nd, 1992: Mobster John Gotti is sentenced to life in prison for five murders, racketeering and conspiracy to commit murder.
  • April 2nd, 1992: Bosnian War: At least 48 civilians are murdered by Serb paramilitary groups in Bijeljina.
  • April 3rd, 1992: The comedy movie Beethoven (1992) is released in cinemas.
  • April 5th, 1992: WrestleMania VIII: Randy Savage defeated Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan beat Sid Justice at the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • April 6th, 1992: The first episode of "Barney & Friends" is aired on television.
  • April 6th, 1992: The Bosnian War begins.
  • April 9th, 1992: UK politics: The Conservative Party pull off a shock win in the 1992 general election.
  • April 10th, 1992: The first episode of British police drama "Heartbeat" is aired.
  • April 12th, 1992: Disneyland is opened in Paris, France.
  • April 13th, 1992: The Chicago flood occurs, resulting in flooded basements and facilities.
Zodiac info

Horoscope, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Zodiac and birthstone information.

NEW! Check out our personality summary image for this birth date.

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 17th, 1992, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • Zodiac Element: Water.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1992 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 5.
  • Native American Zodiac: March 17th, 1992 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of March will have the birthstone Aquamarine.
  • Birth flower (March): The Daffodil and the Jonqui.

Photos of early 1990s fashion.

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Photos of early 1990s fashion.

Television shows

TV shows in 1992.

Television shows that people were watching in March 1992.

TV shows from March, 1992.

Baywatch
Baywatch
Drama series about lifeguards. Starring David Hasselhoff.

Step by Step
Step by Step
American television sitcom.

Home Improvement
Home Improvement
Starring Tim Allen as Tim "The Toolman" Taylor.

Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
TV series about a family of dinosaurs.

One Foot in the Grave
One Foot in the Grave
British sitcom following the life of Victor Meldrew.

Family Matters
Family Matters
Sitcom starring Reginald VelJohnson as Carl Otis Winslow.

Seinfeld
Seinfeld
Comedy sitcom starring Jerry Seinfeld.

Quantum Leap
Quantum Leap
TV show about a scientist that finds himself inside the body of a different person each week.

Roseanne
Roseanne
Comedy TV show about a working class family called the Conners.

In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night
Drama series starring Carroll O'Connor as police chief Bill Gillespie and Howard Rollins as detective Virgil Tibbs.

The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years
A TV show that was set in the late sixties.

Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Starring Patrick Stewart as Captain Jean‑Luc Picard.

Full House
Full House
Sitcom about a widowed man who looks after his three daughters.

Married... with Children
Married... with Children
Comedy series starring Ed O'Neill as Al Bundy.

Matlock
Matlock
Legal drama starring Andy Griffith.

MacGyver
MacGyver
TV show about a resourceful secret agent who can solve almost any problem using the mundane objects around him.

The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Television series about four mature women who live together in Miami, Florida.

Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Mystery series starring Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher.

Who's the Boss?
Who's the Boss?
Sitcom about a retired baseball player who relocates to work as a live-in housekeeper.

The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
American television sitcom starring Bill Cosby.

Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Starring Jeremy Brett.

Night Court
Night Court
Sitcom about a night court in Manhattan.

'Allo 'Allo!
'Allo 'Allo!
BBC sitcom starring Gorden Kaye.

Cheers
Cheers
Sitcom starring Ted Danson.

Only Fools and Horses
Only Fools and Horses
British television comedy.

Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Starring Tom Selleck as Private Investigator Thomas Magnum.

Knots Landing
Knots Landing
American soap opera.

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 March 17th, 1992.

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

The Adventures of Tintin
The Adventures of Tintin

Home Improvement
Home Improvement

Darkwing Duck
Darkwing Duck

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

Growing Pains
Growing Pains

The Care Bears
The Care Bears

Thomas the Tank Engine
Thomas the Tank Engine

The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show

Alvin and the Chipmunks
Alvin and the Chipmunks

Danger Mouse
Danger Mouse

The Smurfs
The Smurfs

Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Toys

Popular toys and games in 1992.

Toys and games that were popular on this date in 1992.

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 March of 1992.

Street Fighter II: The World Warrior 1992
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior
An arcade game that was released by Capcom.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project 1992
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project
Side-scrolling beat-em-up that was released on the NES.

Desert Strike
 1992
Desert Strike
Shoot 'em up game where the player controls an Apache helicopter.

Civilization 1991
Civilization
A strategy game that was created by Sid Meier and Bruce Shelley.

Super Castlevania IV 1991
Super Castlevania IV
Platform game released for the SNES.

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 1991
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
The third installment in the series. Released on the SNES.

F-16 Combat Pilot 1991
F-16 Combat Pilot
F-16 fighter flight simulator.

F-Zero 1991
F-Zero
Futuristic racing game was that was released for the SNES.

Streets of Rage 1991
Streets of Rage
A side-scrolling beat-em-up game that was released on the Sega.

Sonic the Hedgehog 1991
Sonic the Hedgehog
A platform video game that was released for the Sega Mega Drive.

Battletoads 1991
Battletoads
Platform video game.

The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants 1991
The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants
Platform video game that was released on multiple consoles.

Paperboy 1986
Paperboy
Action game where the player takes control of a paperboy.

Duck Hunt 1984
Duck Hunt
Light gun shooter game.

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 March 17th, 1998, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays.

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 17th.

Nat King Cole

Singer. Deceased
Born on March 17th, 1919
He was not alive on this date.

John Wayne Gacy

Serial killer. Deceased
Born on March 17th, 1942
He turned 50 on this day in 1992.

Kurt Russell

Actor.
Born on March 17th, 1951
He turned 41 on this day in 1992.

Rob Lowe

Actor.
Born on March 17th, 1964
He turned 28 on this day in 1992.

Test

Wrestler. Deceased
Born on March 17th, 1975
He turned 17 on this day in 1992.

Stephen Gately

Irish singer. Deceased
Born on March 17th, 1976
He turned 16 on this day in 1992.

Rob Kardashian

TV personality.
Born on March 17th, 1987
He turned 5 on this day in 1992.

Holidays

Holidays.

National holidays and famous events that fall on the 17th of March.

  • St. Patrick's Day
Weather details

Weather on March 17th, 1992.

Historical weather information for March 17th, 1992.

  • Dublin, Ireland: It was 13.3 degrees Celsius. It was a dry day. It was a cloudy day.
  • New York, USA: Temperature: 32.5 degrees Fahrenheit. 0.28 degrees Celsius. Fog was reported. Snow was reported. Rain fell. Precipitation: 2.03cm.
  • London, England: Temperature: 10.44 degrees Celsius.
USA

US President.

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on March 17th, 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 March 17th, 1992 was most likely conceived around June 25th, 1991.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 17th, 1992 is close to December 8th, 1992.

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Stats for March 17th, 1992

Time difference & statistics.

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

  • 11,523 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,646 weeks have passed.
  • 995,583,600 seconds have passed since March 17th, 1992.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,161,514,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 513,721,137,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 165,930,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 85,620,190 steps. That's roughly 38,053 miles!
  • Since this date, 11,947,003 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere!
  • How many years ago was 1992?

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