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October 16, 1992

October 16, 1992, was a Friday. It was 32 years, 1 month, and 29 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on October 16, 1992:

  • The horror movie Candyman (1992) is released in cinemas.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 16, 1992:

  • United States: "End Of The Road" by Boyz II Men
  • United Kingdom: "Sleeping Satellite" by Tasmin Archer

The Billboard Hot 100 on October 16, 1992

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • End Of The Road (From "Boomerang") - Boyz II Men
  • Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough - Patty Smyth With Don Henley
  • Jump Around - House Of Pain
  • Humpin' Around - Bobby Brown
  • Baby-Baby-Baby - TLC
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!
The Last of the Mohicans

Top movie

The movie "The Last of the Mohicans" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 11,747 days ago. Approximately 392 months have passed. It was the 290th day of 1992, in week 42. 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 131 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to October 16, 1992

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Friday, October 16, 1992. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Libra. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.

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 "Sleeping Satellite" by Tasmin Archer is the number-one song in the UK.

George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie The Last of the Mohicans 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 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. A new horror movie called "Candyman" has just been released in movie theaters.

Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor is continuing to receive backlash over her decision to rip up a photograph of the Pope on Saturday Night Live earlier this month. At a tribute concert for Bob Dylan, O'Connor is booed by many members of the audience. 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 "Married... with Children", "Full House", "Melrose Place", and "Martin".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Street Fighter II: The World Warrior", "Wolfenstein 3D", "Road Rash II", and "Yoshi". Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "The Smurfs", "The Wonder Years", "Garfield and Friends", and "The Addams Family". Popular toys at the moment include Koosh Ball, the Ghostbusters Proton Pack, Yo-yo, and G.I. Joe (figures).

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on October 16, 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 11.
  • Native American Zodiac: October 16, 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 16, 1992.

  • Sinéad O'Connor rips up a photograph of the Pope.

    Sinéad O'Connor rips up a photograph of the Pope

    Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor caused controversy in October 1992 after she ripped up a photograph of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night Live. The singer tore the photo apart in protest against the sexual abuse of children in the Catholic Church. Afterwards, O'Connor was criticized by celebrities such as Madonna and Joe Pesci.
  • The Mighty Ducks.

    The Mighty Ducks

    The sports comedy film "The Mighty Ducks" was showing at movie theaters during this time.
  • 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

Check out our personality summary for people who were born on October 16, 1992.

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to October 16, 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.
  • This date: October 16, 1992
  • 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.
  • November 2, 1992: The song "Killing in the Name" is released by Rage Against the Machine.
  • November 3, 1992:
    • Bill Clinton is elected as the 42nd President of the United States.
    • Rage Against the Machine release their self-titled debut studio album.
    • Singer Whitney Houston releases her single "I Will Always Love You".
  • November 6, 1992: Shaquille O'Neal makes his NBA debut.
  • November 10, 1992:
    • Actor Chuck Connors dies from lung cancer at the age of 71.
    • Boyz II Men release the song "In the Still of the Nite (I'll Remember)".

Early 1990s fashion

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1990s fashion

Television shows

TV series on October 16, 1992

TV audiences were watching the following shows on October 16, 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

Kids TV shows on October 16, 1992

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

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

Popular toys and games in 1992

Toys and games that were popular in 1992:

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.

Night Trap 1992
Night Trap
Mortal Kombat 1992
Mortal Kombat
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

Were you born on October 16, 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 16, 1998, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 16.

Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde

Writer Deceased
Born on October 16, 1854
He was not alive on this date.

Michael Collins

Michael Collins

Irish revolutionary leader Deceased
Born on October 16, 1890
He was not alive on this date.

Angela Lansbury

Angela Lansbury

Actress Deceased
Born on October 16, 1925
She turned 67 on this day in 1992.

Flea

Flea

Bassist
Born on October 16, 1962
He turned 30 on this day in 1992.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on October 16, 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 16, 1992 was most likely conceived around January 24, 1992.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on October 16, 1992 is close to July 9, 1993.

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Stats for October 16, 1992

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about October 16, 1992:

  • 11,747 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,678 weeks have passed.
  • 1,014,944,400 seconds have passed since October 16, 1992.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,184,101,800 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 523,711,310,400 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 169,157,400 times.
  • You have taken approximately 87,285,218 steps. That's roughly 38,793 miles.
  • 12,179,333 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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