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September 12, 1992

September 12, 1992, was a Saturday. It was 32 years, 1 month, and 21 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.

On This Day

What happened on this day?

What happened on September 12, 1992?

  • Actor Anthony Perkins, who portrayed Norman Bates in the movie Psycho, passes away due to AIDS.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on September 12, 1992:

  • United States: "End Of The Road" by Boyz II Men
  • United Kingdom: "Rhythm Is A Dancer" by Snap

The Billboard Hot 100 on September 12, 1992

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

  • End Of The Road (From "Boomerang") - Boyz II Men
  • Baby-Baby-Baby - TLC
  • Humpin' Around - Bobby Brown
  • November Rain - Guns N' Roses
  • Stay - Shakespear's Sister
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!
Honeymoon in Vegas

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Honeymoon in Vegas" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 11,740 days ago. Approximately 391 months have passed. It was the 256th day of 1992, in week 37. 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. We have gone through approximately 130 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to September 12, 1992

Ready for a walk down memory lane?

It is Saturday, September 12, 1992. Anyone born today will have the star sign Virgo. People are currently enjoying their weekend.

Schools and colleges are starting again, and fall has officially arrived. As a result, temperatures are beginning to cool, and trees are starting to shed their leaves. In the United States, Labor Day of 1992 has recently come and passed. To many, this means that the summer is officially over. In America, the song "End Of The Road" by Boyz II Men is at the top of the singles charts, while "Rhythm Is A Dancer" by Snap is the number-one song in the UK.

George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Honeymoon in Vegas 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.

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. In music, Van Halen's "Right Now" has won the "Video of the Year" award at the 1992 MTV VMAs. Actor Anthony Perkins recently passed away due to AIDS. The actor was probably best known for portraying Norman Bates in the 1960 movie Psycho.

If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Chuck Connors, Audrey Hepburn, Thurgood Marshall, and Andre the Giant would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Knots Landing", "'Allo 'Allo!", "Family Matters", and "Martin". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "F-Zero", "WWF Super WrestleMania", "Wolfenstein 3D", and "Yoshi".

Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Dink, the Little Dinosaur", "Round the Twist", "The Adventures of Tintin", and "The Little Mermaid". Popular toys at the moment include Micro Machines, Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures, Fear Street books, and Nerf Blaster.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on September 12, 1992, will have the star sign Virgo.
  • Zodiac Element: Earth.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1992 was the year of the Monkey (Yang Water).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 6.
  • Native American Zodiac: September 12, 1992 falls under the Bear.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of September will have the birthstone Sapphire.
  • Birth flower (September): The Aster and the Morning Glory.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on September 12, 1992.

  • Hurricane Iniki hits Hawaii.

    Hurricane Iniki hits Hawaii

    One of the most damaging hurricanes in US history struck Hawaii around this time. The hurricane formed on September 5th, 1992, and reached its peak intensity on September 11th. Six people were killed, and over $3.1 billion in damage was caused.
  • 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?

Notable events that happened close to September 12, 1992.

  • August 17, 1992: English pop group "Take That" release their first studio album: "Take That & Party".
  • August 18, 1992: Larry Bird announces his retirement from basketball.
  • August 20, 1992: The song "Informer" is released by Canadian reggae musician Snow.
  • August 22, 1992:
    • East 17 release their debut single "House of Love".
    • A six-year-old boy is fatally shot by a stray bullet after a 2Pac performance in Marin City.
  • August 24, 1992: Hurricane Andrew hits Florida.
  • August 26, 1992: "The Zodiac Killer" suspect Arthur Leigh Allen dies of a heart attack.
  • August 27, 1992:
    • The first episode of the comedy sitcom "Martin" (Martin Lawrence) is aired.
    • 13-year-old Leigh Occhi goes missing in Tupelo, Mississippi.
  • September 1, 1992:
    • The video game "Super Mario Kart" is released for the SNES.
    • The R&B soul group Shai releases the song "If I Ever Fall in Love".
  • September 6, 1992: The body of American adventurer Christopher McCandless is discovered in Alaska.
  • September 9, 1992: Van Halen's "Right Now" wins Video of the Year at the 1992 MTV Video Music Awards.
  • This date: September 12, 1992
  • September 16, 1992: Gary Neville makes his debut for Manchester United.
  • September 21, 1992: English rock band Radiohead release their debut single "Creep".
  • September 23, 1992: 17-year-old David Beckham makes his debut for Manchester United.
  • September 24, 1992: UK politics: Conservative MP David Mellor resigns as heritage minister following revelations that he had an extra-marital affair.
  • September 25, 1992: The Last of the Mohicans (1992) is released.
  • September 28, 1992:
    • The final episode of the animated TV show "The Adventures of Tintin" is aired.
    • 167 people are killed after Pakistan International Airlines Flight 268 crashes near Tribhuvan International Airport in Nepal.
  • October 1, 1992: Cartoon Network is launched.
  • October 2, 1992: The Mighty Ducks (1992) is released in cinemas.
  • October 3, 1992: Sinead O'Connor tears up a photograph of The Pope on Saturday Night Live.
  • October 9, 1992: Under Siege (1992), starring Steven Seagal and Gary Busey, is released in movie theaters.

Early 1990s fashion

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1990s fashion

Television shows

TV series on September 12, 1992

TV audiences were watching the following shows on September 12, 1992:

TV shows from September 1992.

Martin
Martin
Melrose Place
Melrose Place
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

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 September 12, 1992

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

The Little Mermaid
The Little Mermaid
Batman: The Animated Series
Batman: The Animated Series
Goof Troop
Goof Troop

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
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1992

Toys and games that were popular in 1992:

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 September 1992.

Super Mario Kart 1992
Super Mario Kart
Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing 1992
Evander Holyfield's Real Deal Boxing
Kirby's Dream Land 1992
Kirby's Dream Land
Ecco the Dolphin 1992
Ecco the Dolphin
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

Were you born on September 12, 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 September 12, 1998, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on September 12.

Barry White

Barry White

Singer Deceased
Born on September 12, 1944
He turned 48 on this day in 1992.

Bertie Ahern

Bertie Ahern

Irish Prime Minister
Born on September 12, 1951
He turned 41 on this day in 1992.

Joe Pantoliano

Joe Pantoliano

Actor
Born on September 12, 1951
He turned 41 on this day in 1992.

Hans Zimmer

Hans Zimmer

Film composer
Born on September 12, 1957
He turned 35 on this day in 1992.

Paul Walker

Paul Walker

Actor Deceased
Born on September 12, 1973
He turned 19 on this day in 1992.

Yao Ming

Yao Ming

Basketball player
Born on September 12, 1980
He turned 12 on this day in 1992.

Druski

Druski

Internet personality
Born on September 12, 1994
He was born exactly 2 years after this date.

RM

RM

BTS member
Born on September 12, 1994
He was born exactly 2 years after this date.

Sydney Sweeney

Sydney Sweeney

Actress
Born on September 12, 1997
She was born exactly 5 years after this date.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on September 12, 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 September 12, 1992 was most likely conceived around December 21, 1991.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on September 12, 1992 is close to June 5, 1993.

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Stats for September 12, 1992

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about September 12, 1992:

  • 11,740 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,677 weeks have passed.
  • 1,014,339,600 seconds have passed since September 12, 1992.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,183,396,200 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 523,399,233,600 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 169,056,600 times.
  • You have taken approximately 87,233,206 steps. That's roughly 38,770 miles.
  • 12,172,075 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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