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July 1, 1992

July 1, 1992, was a Wednesday. It was 32 years, 5 months, and 8 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Cancer.

On This Day

On this day

What happened on July 1, 1992?

  • A League of Their Own (1992) is released in cinemas.
Song charts

Music charts

Songs that were on top of the charts in the USA and the United Kingdom on July 1, 1992:

  • United States: "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix-A-Lot
  • United Kingdom: "ABBA-esque" by Erasure

The Billboard Hot 100 on July 1, 1992

These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:

  • I'll Be There - Mariah Carey
  • Baby Got Back - Sir Mix-A-Lot
  • Under The Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • Jump - Kris Kross
  • Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover - Sophie B. Hawkins
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!
Patriot Games

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Patriot Games" was at the top of the box office on July 1, 1992.

Facts

This date occurred 11,849 days ago. Approximately 395 months have passed. It was the 183rd day of 1992, in week 27. The decade was the nineties. People who were born on July 1, 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. The Earth has experienced 132 seasons of weather since then.

Take me back to July 1, 1992

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is July 1, 1992, and it's a Wednesday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Cancer. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.

In America, the July 4th celebrations are fast approaching. The summer of 1992 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Baby Got Back" by Sir Mix-A-Lot is at the top of the singles charts, while "ABBA-esque" by Erasure is the number-one song in the UK.

George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Patriot Games 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 "Married... with Children", "Home Improvement", "Step by Step", and "Baywatch".

Texting is not a thing yet. Instead, people are using landline phones and pagers. Furthermore, most people have never heard of the Internet. 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.

In fashion, many of the trends from the late 1980s are still in vogue. Colored tights, denim overalls, leotards, flannel shirts, and shoulder pads are all fashionable at the moment. Grunge fashion has also become mainstream, popularizing band t-shirts, ripped jeans, mom jeans, and Doc Martens. A war is continuing to rage in Bosnia and Herzegovina. RnB group Boyz II Men have released their new single "End Of The Road".

The sports-comedy film "A League of Their Own", starring Tom Hanks, has just been released in movie theaters. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Anthony Perkins, Chuck Connors, Audrey Hepburn, and Thurgood Marshall would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "Desert Strike ", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project", "Street Fighter II: The World Warrior", and "Yoshi".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Care Bears", "Fireman Sam", "Doogie Howser, M.D.", and "Rosie and Jim". Children are playing with toys such as the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, Lego Pirates, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), and Pogs / Milkcaps.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on July 1, 1992, will have the star sign Cancer.
  • 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 11.
  • Native American Zodiac: July 1, 1992 falls under the Woodpecker.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of July will have the birthstone Ruby.
  • Birth flower (July): The Larkspur and the Water Lily.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on July 1, 1992.

  • The Bosnian War.

    The Bosnian War

    A war was raging in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
  • 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 July 1, 1992.

  • June 5, 1992: Patriot Games (1992) is released in movie theaters.
  • June 7, 1992: Springfield Three: Suzanne "Suzie" Streeter, Stacy McCall, and Sherrill Levitt go missing in Springfield, Missouri.
  • June 14, 1992:
    • The Chicago Bulls win the 1992 NBA Finals after they defeat the Portland Trail Blazers 4-2.
    • 22-year-old Helena Andersson goes missing in Mariestad, Sweden.
  • June 17, 1992: NBA player Charles Barkley joins the Phoenix Suns.
  • June 18, 1992: Australian singer Peter Allen dies from AIDS.
  • June 19, 1992:
    • The film "Batman Returns", starring Michael Keaton and Danny DeVito, is released in movie theaters.
    • Class of Champions: Evander Holyfield defeats Larry Holmes via unanimous decision.
  • June 23, 1992: Mobster John Gotti is sentenced to life in prison.
  • June 24, 1992: NBA: Shaquille O'Neal is drafted in the 1st overall pick by Orlando Magic.
  • June 26, 1992: Denmark defeat Germany 2-0 to win the 1992 UEFA European Football Championship.
  • June 28, 1992: The Landers earthquake occurs in San Bernardino County, California.
  • June 30, 1992: Boyz II Men release their single "End Of The Road".
  • This date: July 1, 1992
  • July 8, 1992: The first episode of "Melrose Place" is aired.
  • July 10, 1992:
    • The movie Universal Soldier (1992) is released.
    • Former Panama ruler Manuel Noriega is sentenced to 40 years in prison for drug trafficking, racketeering and money laundering.
  • July 15, 1992: Street Fighter II: The World Warrior is released on the SNES.
  • July 18, 1992: Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown are married.
  • July 19, 1992: Anti-mafia magistrate Paolo Borsellino and five members of his police escort are killed by a car bomb in Palermo, Sicily.
  • July 22, 1992: Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar escapes from his luxury prison.
  • July 28, 1992: American R&B singer Mary J. Blige releases her debut album "What's the 411?".
  • July 31, 1992:
    • The film "Death Becomes Her" is released.
    • 113 people die after Thai Airways International Flight 311 crashes into a mountain in Nepal.
    • 108 people are killed after China General Aviation Flight 7552 overruns the runway and hits an embankment during takeoff.

Early 1990s fashion

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1990s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in July 1992

Television shows that people were watching in July 1992:

TV shows from July 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 July 1992

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

Barney & Friends
Barney & Friends
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
Toys

Toys in 1992

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

Teen Talk Barbie
Teen Talk Barbie
Nerf Blaster
Nerf Blaster
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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in July 1992.

Taz-Mania 1992
Taz-Mania
Yoshi 1992
Yoshi
Road Rash II 1992
Road Rash II
Wolfenstein 3D 1992
Wolfenstein 3D
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 1992
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
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

Were you born on July 1, 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 July 1, 1998, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on July 1.

Princess Diana

Princess Diana

Princess of Wales Deceased
Born on July 1, 1961
She turned 31 on this day in 1992.

Andre Braugher

Andre Braugher

Actor Deceased
Born on July 1, 1962
He turned 30 on this day in 1992.

Pamela Anderson

Pamela Anderson

Actress
Born on July 1, 1967
She turned 25 on this day in 1992.

Missy Elliott

Missy Elliott

Rapper
Born on July 1, 1971
She turned 21 on this day in 1992.

Patrick Kluivert

Patrick Kluivert

Dutch soccer player
Born on July 1, 1976
He turned 16 on this day in 1992.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on July 1, 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 July 1, 1992 was most likely conceived around October 9, 1991.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on July 1, 1992 is close to March 24, 1993.

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Stats for July 1, 1992

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about July 1, 1992:

  • 11,849 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,692 weeks have passed.
  • 1,023,757,200 seconds have passed since July 1, 1992.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,194,383,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 528,258,715,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 170,626,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 88,043,119 steps. That's roughly 39,130 miles.
  • 12,285,086 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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