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March 17, 1992 St. Patrick's Day

March 17, 1992, was a Tuesday. It was 32 years, 9 months, and 4 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on March 17, 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 17, 1992:

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

The Billboard Hot 100 on March 17, 1992

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • 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 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.

Facts

St. Patrick's Day 1992 occurred 11,967 days ago. Approximately 399 months have passed. It was the 77th day of 1992, in week 12. The decade was the nineties. People who were born on March 17, 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. We have gone through approximately 133 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to March 17, 1992

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is March 17, 1992, and it's a Tuesday. Babies who are 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, while "Stay" by Shakespears Sisters is the number-one song in the UK. 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", "MacGyver", "In the Heat of the Night", and "Roseanne". 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 "Battletoads", "Streets of Rage", "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past", and "Civilization". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Garfield and Friends", "Art Attack", "Taz-Mania", and "The Adventures of Tintin". Children are playing with toys such as My Little Pony (figures), Pogo ball / Lolo ball, Jenga, and Lego Pirates.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 17, 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 17, 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.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

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

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

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

  • 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.
  • February 24, 1992: Irish rock band U2 release their single "One".
  • February 25, 1992:
    • Nicole Brown files for divorce from O.J. Simpson.
    • The record label "Death Row Records" is founded by Suge Knight, Dr. Dre, The D.O.C. and Dick Griffey.
    • American girl group TLC release their debut album "Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip".
  • March 6, 1992: Sci-fi movie The Lawnmower Man (1992) is released in cinemas.
  • March 10, 1992: The Red Hot Chilli Peppers release their single "Under the Bridge".
  • This date: March 17, 1992
  • March 20, 1992: The movie Basic Instinct (1992), starring Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas, is released.
  • March 26, 1992: Boxer Mike Tyson is sentenced to six years in prison for the rape of Desiree Washington.
  • March 27, 1992: White Men Can't Jump (1992) is released.
  • March 30, 1992: The song "Rhythm Is a Dancer" is released.
  • March 31, 1992: The first episode of "Dateline NBC" is aired.
  • April 2, 1992:
    • Mobster John Gotti is sentenced to life in prison for five murders, racketeering and conspiracy to commit murder.
    • Bosnian War: At least 48 civilians are murdered by Serb paramilitary groups in Bijeljina.
  • April 3, 1992: The comedy movie Beethoven (1992) is released in cinemas.
  • April 5, 1992: WrestleMania VIII: Randy Savage defeated Ric Flair and Hulk Hogan beat Sid Justice at the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis, Indiana.
  • April 6, 1992:
    • The first episode of "Barney & Friends" is aired on television.
    • The Bosnian War begins.
  • April 9, 1992: UK politics: The Conservative Party pull off a shock win in the 1992 general election.
  • April 10, 1992: The first episode of British police drama "Heartbeat" is aired.
  • April 12, 1992: Disneyland is opened in Paris, France.
  • April 13, 1992: The Chicago flood occurs, resulting in flooded basements and facilities.

Early 1990s fashion

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1990s fashion

Television shows

TV series on March 17, 1992

People in March 1992 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from March 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 March 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

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in March 1992.

WWF Super WrestleMania 1992
WWF Super WrestleMania
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
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

Were you born on March 17, 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 March 17, 1998, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

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

Nat King Cole

Nat King Cole

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

John Wayne Gacy

John Wayne Gacy

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

Kurt Russell

Kurt Russell

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

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

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

Test

Test

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

Stephen Gately

Stephen Gately

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

Rob Kardashian

Rob Kardashian

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

Grimes

Grimes

Musician
Born on March 17, 1988
She turned 4 on this day in 1992.

Holidays

Holidays

National holidays and famous events that fall on March 17:

USA

US President

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

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Stats for March 17, 1992

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 17, 1992:

  • 11,967 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,709 weeks have passed.
  • 1,033,948,800 seconds have passed since March 17, 1992.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,206,273,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 533,517,580,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 172,324,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 88,919,597 steps. That's roughly 39,520 miles.
  • 12,407,386 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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