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October 1, 1992

October 1, 1992, was a Thursday. It was 32 years and 13 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

On This Day

On this day

What happened on October 1, 1992?

  • Cartoon Network is launched.
Song charts

Music charts

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

  • United States: "End Of The Road" by Boyz II Men
  • United Kingdom: "Ebenezer Goode" by Shamen

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 1, 1992

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

  • End Of The Road (From "Boomerang") - Boyz II Men
  • Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough - Patty Smyth With Don Henley
  • Baby-Baby-Baby - TLC
  • Humpin' Around - Bobby Brown
  • November Rain - Guns N' Roses
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!
Sneakers

Top movie at the box office

The movie "Sneakers" was at the top of the box office on October 1, 1992.

Facts

This date occurred 11,701 days ago. Approximately 390 months have passed. It was the 275th day of 1992, in week 40. The decade was the nineties. People who were born on October 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 130 seasons of weather since then.

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Discussion about this date:

Shack

I remember being so excited when my family got Cartoon Network. Back then, it was shows such as Johnny Bravo, Cow and Chicken, and I Am Weasel!
Posted on Jul 11, 2022 00:21

FamilyHeirloomRadio

While Disney and Nick were airing pre school shows in the morning, Cartoon Network was the older kid's sick day channel back in the day.
Posted on Oct 3, 2023 18:55


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Take me back to October 1, 1992

Let's take a stroll down memory lane.

The date is October 1, 1992, and it's a Thursday. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker.

There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. In America, the song "End Of The Road" by Boyz II Men is at the top of the singles charts, while "Ebenezer Goode" by Shamen is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Sneakers 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 "'Allo 'Allo!", "Star Trek: The Next Generation", "Seinfeld", and "Mad About You". 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. A film called "The Last of the Mohicans", starring Daniel Day‑Lewis, has just been released in movie theaters. A new cable television network called "Cartoon Network" has just been launched.

In the United States, the campaign for the 1992 presidential election is in full swing, with Democratic Party nominee Bill Clinton taking on Republican incumbent George H. W. Bush. 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. People are playing video games such as "Duck Hunt", "Paperboy", "Civilization", and "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Postman Pat", "Full House", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", and "Taz-Mania". Children are playing with toys such as Polly Pocket, Yo-yo, Super Soaker (water gun), and Mighty Max.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 1, 1992, will have the star sign Libra.
  • Zodiac Element: Air.
  • 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: October 1, 1992 falls under the Raven.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of October will have the birthstones Tourmaline and Opal.
  • Birth flower (October): The Marigold and the Cosmos.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

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

  • The campaign for the 1992 US Presidential Election is underway.

    The campaign for the 1992 US Presidential Election is underway

    The campaign for the United States presidential election of 1992 was in full swing during this time, with Democratic Party candidate Bill Clinton facing off against incumbent President George H. W. Bush.
  • 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 October 1, 1992.

  • 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.
  • September 12, 1992: Actor Anthony Perkins, who portrayed Norman Bates in the movie Psycho, passes away due to AIDS.
  • 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.
  • This date: October 1, 1992
  • 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.
  • October 16, 1992: The horror movie Candyman (1992) is released in cinemas.
  • October 17, 1992: Japanese exchange student Yoshihiro Hattori is shot dead in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after going to the wrong house.
  • October 23, 1992: Quentin Tarantino's movie Reservoir Dogs (1992) is released.
  • October 27, 1992: US Navy Petty Officer Allen R. Schindler is murdered by one of his shipmates for being gay.
  • October 31, 1992: The Aladdin (1992) soundtrack song "A Whole New World" is released.

Early 1990s fashion

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1990s fashion

Television shows

Television shows in October 1992

Television shows that people were watching in October 1992:

TV shows from October 1992.

Mad About You
Mad About You
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

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 October 1992

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

Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
Hangin' with Mr. Cooper
The Addams Family
The Addams Family
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
Toys

Toys in 1992

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

Mighty Max
Mighty Max
Littlest Pet Shop
Littlest Pet Shop
Tiger 2-XL Talking Robot
Tiger 2-XL Talking Robot
California Roller Baby
California Roller Baby
X-Men Action Figures
X-Men Action Figures
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)
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in October 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 October 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 October 1, 1998, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

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

Walter Matthau

Walter Matthau

Actor Deceased
Born on October 1, 1920
He turned 72 on this day in 1992.

Jimmy Carter

Jimmy Carter

US President
Born on October 1, 1924
He turned 68 on this day in 1992.

Zach Galifianakis

Zach Galifianakis

Actor
Born on October 1, 1969
He turned 23 on this day in 1992.

Keith Duffy

Keith Duffy

Boyzone
Born on October 1, 1974
He turned 18 on this day in 1992.

Olivia Dunne

Olivia Dunne

American gymnast
Born on October 1, 2002
She was born exactly 10 years after this date.

USA

US President

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

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Stats for October 1, 1992

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 1, 1992:

  • 11,701 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,671 weeks have passed.
  • 1,010,966,400 seconds have passed since October 1, 1992.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,179,460,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 521,658,662,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 168,494,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 86,943,110 steps. That's roughly 38,641 miles.
  • 12,131,597 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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