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March 26, 1992

March 26, 1992, was a Thursday. It was 32 years, 7 months, and 28 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Aries.

On This Day

Events

Notable events that occurred on March 26, 1992:

  • Boxer Mike Tyson is sentenced to six years in prison for the rape of Desiree Washington.
Birthdays

Born on March 26, 1992

People who were born on this exact date:

Song charts

Popular songs

On March 26, 1992, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:

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

The music charts on March 26, 1992

The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

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

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Basic Instinct".

Facts

This date was 11,930 days ago. Approximately 398 months have passed. It was the 86th day of 1992, in week 13. The decade was the nineties. People born on this day are currently 32 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 1992 had 366 days because it was a leap year. 133 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to March 26, 1992

Let's go back to the nineties.

It is Thursday, March 26, 1992. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Aries. Spring has arrived, and the days are starting to get longer.

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 Basic Instinct is at the top of the box office. John Major is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

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 trial of four police officers for the 1991 beating of Rodney King back is taking in Simi Valley, California. In the United Kingdom, the campaign for the 1992 general election is underway. Prime Minister John Major and the Conservative Party are hoping to retain power. However, recent polls have been consistently favoring the Labour Party, who are being led by Neil Kinnock.

Pakistan have just won the 1992 Cricket World Cup after beating England in the final. Boxer Mike Tyson has just been sentenced to six years in prison for the rape of 18-year-old Desiree Washington in Indiana. 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.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Magnum, P.I.", "Quantum Leap", "Family Matters", and "Dinosaurs". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Streets of Rage", "Desert Strike ", "Street Fighter II: The World Warrior", and "WWF Super WrestleMania". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Postman Pat", "The Cosby Show", "Roseanne", and "Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers".

Popular toys at the moment include Micro Machines, Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures, the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, and the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on March 26, 1992, will have the star sign Aries.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • 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 26, 1992 falls under the Falcon.
  • 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 26, 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?

Notable events that happened close to March 26, 1992.

  • 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".
  • March 17, 1992: White South Africans vote in favor of ending apartheid.
  • March 20, 1992: The movie Basic Instinct (1992), starring Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas, is released.
  • This date: March 26, 1992
  • 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.
  • April 20, 1992: English comedian Benny Hill passes away at the age of 68.
  • April 22, 1992: English comedian Benny Hill is found dead at his home after two days of unanswered phone calls.
  • April 23, 1992: Two teenage girls called Virginia Guerrero and Manuela Torres go missing in Reinosa, Spain.

Early 1990s fashion

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1990s fashion

Television shows

TV shows in 1992

In March 1992, TV audiences were watching the following 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

Kids TV shows on March 26, 1992

If you were a kid on March 26, 1992, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:

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

Popular toys and games in 1992

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

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 26, 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 26, 1998, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on March 26.

Robert Frost

Robert Frost

Poet Deceased
Born on March 26, 1874
He was not alive on this date.

Leonard Nimoy

Leonard Nimoy

Actor Deceased
Born on March 26, 1931
He turned 61 on this day in 1992.

James Caan

James Caan

Actor Deceased
Born on March 26, 1940
He turned 52 on this day in 1992.

Nancy Pelosi

Nancy Pelosi

US politician
Born on March 26, 1940
She turned 52 on this day in 1992.

Richard Dawkins

Richard Dawkins

Atheist author
Born on March 26, 1941
He turned 51 on this day in 1992.

Diana Ross

Diana Ross

Singer
Born on March 26, 1944
She turned 48 on this day in 1992.

Steven Tyler

Steven Tyler

Singer
Born on March 26, 1948
He turned 44 on this day in 1992.

Michael Imperioli

Michael Imperioli

Actor
Born on March 26, 1966
He turned 26 on this day in 1992.

Mikel Arteta

Mikel Arteta

Spanish football manager
Born on March 26, 1982
He turned 10 on this day in 1992.

Keira Knightley

Keira Knightley

Actress
Born on March 26, 1985
She turned 7 on this day in 1992.

Bhad Bhabie

Bhad Bhabie

Rapper
Born on March 26, 2003
She was born exactly 11 years after this date.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on March 26, 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 26, 1992 was most likely conceived around July 4, 1991.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on March 26, 1992 is close to December 17, 1992.

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Stats for March 26, 1992

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about March 26, 1992:

  • 11,930 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,704 weeks have passed.
  • 1,030,752,000 seconds have passed since March 26, 1992.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,202,544,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 531,868,032,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 171,792,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 88,644,672 steps. That's roughly 39,398 miles.
  • 12,369,024 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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