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November 17, 1992

November 17, 1992, was a Tuesday. It was 32 years, 1 month, and 5 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Scorpio.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on November 17, 1992:

  • Whitney Houston releases her best-selling album "The Bodyguard.".
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on November 17, 1992:

  • United States: "How Do You Talk To An Angel" by Heights
  • United Kingdom: "Would I Lie To You" by Charles & Eddie

The Billboard Hot 100 on November 17, 1992

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • How Do You Talk To An Angel - The Heights
  • End Of The Road (From "Boomerang") - Boyz II Men
  • I'd Die Without You (From "Boomerang") - P.M. Dawn
  • If I Ever Fall In Love - Shai
  • Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough - Patty Smyth With Don Henley
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!
Bram Stoker's Dracula

Top movie

The movie "Bram Stoker's Dracula" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 11,723 days ago. Approximately 391 months have passed. It was the 322nd day of 1992, in week 47. The decade was the nineties. The end of 1992 was just 44 days away. People who were born on November 17, 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. We have gone through approximately 130 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to November 17, 1992

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is November 17, 1992, and it's a Tuesday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Scorpio. It's November, so the evenings are getting darker and the days are getting colder.

In America, the song "How Do You Talk To An Angel" by Heights is at the top of the singles charts, while "Would I Lie To You" by Charles & Eddie is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Bram Stoker's Dracula 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!", "Full House", "In the Heat of the Night", and "Melrose Place". 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.

Meanwhile, the breakdown of Prince Charles' and Princess Diana's relationship is continuing to receive widespread media attention. The Royal Palace has been forced to officially admit that there is a rift between the two and quotes from an explicit phone call between Prince Charles and Camilla Shand have recently been published in the tabloids. In boxing, Riddick Bowe has beaten Evander Holyfield to become the new undisputed heavyweight champion. In music news, Black Sabbath singer Ozzy Osbourne has performed at the last concert of his retirement tour.

In music, singer Whitney Houston has recently released her new soundtrack album "The Bodyguard". The album contains songs such as "I Will Always Love You" and "I'm Every Woman". If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Audrey Hepburn, Thurgood Marshall, Andre the Giant, and Bobby Moore would all still be alive. People are playing video games such as "The Simpsons: Bart vs. the Space Mutants", "The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past", "Road Rash II", and "Super Mario Kart".

Kids and teenagers are watching TV shows such as "Married... with Children", "Fireman Sam", "Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers", and "Clarissa Explains It All". Children are playing with toys such as Mr Frosty, the Game Boy, Tiger 2-XL Talking Robot , and Littlest Pet Shop.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on November 17, 1992, will have the star sign Scorpio.
  • 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 22.
  • Native American Zodiac: November 17, 1992 falls under the Snake.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of November will have the birthstones Topaz and Citrine.
  • Birth flower (November): The Chrysanthemum.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on November 17, 1992.

  • Bill Clinton wins the 1992 United States presidential election.

    Bill Clinton wins the 1992 United States presidential election

    On November 3rd, 1992, Democratic candidate Bill Clinton defeated incumbent President George H. W. Bush to win the 1992 United States presidential election.
  • 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 November 17, 1992.

  • 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)".
  • This date: November 17, 1992
  • November 18, 1992: The movie Malcolm X (1992) is released.
  • November 20, 1992:
    • Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) is released.
    • A fire breaks out at Windsor Castle in England.
  • November 21, 1992: Soccer: Nicky Butt makes his first team debut for Manchester United.
  • November 22, 1992: A Washington Post story details claims of sexual abuse against Oregon Senator Bob Packwood.
  • November 23, 1992: Boxer Oscar De La Hoya makes his professional debut.
  • November 25, 1992:
    • The Disney movie Aladdin (1992) is released in movie theaters.
    • The Bodyguard (1992), starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, is released in movie theaters.
    • Czechoslovakia votes in favor of dividing the country into the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
  • November 26, 1992: Football: Eric Cantona signs for Manchester United.
  • November 29, 1992: American freak show performer Grady Stiles is murdered.
  • December 3, 1992: The first SMS message is sent.
  • December 9, 1992: Prince Charles and Lady Diana announce their separation.
  • December 11, 1992:
    • The movie A Few Good Men (1992) is released.
    • The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) is released in movie theaters.
  • December 14, 1992: Gambino crime family boss John Gotti begins a life sentence for murder and racketeering.
  • December 15, 1992: Dr. Dre releases his album "The Chronic".

Early 1990s fashion

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1990s fashion

Television shows

TV series on November 17, 1992

People in November 1992 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from November 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 November 1992

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

X-Men: The Animated Series
X-Men: The Animated 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
Toys

Toys in 1992

Children were playing with the following toys and games:

The Talkboy
The Talkboy
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
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in November 1992.

Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins 1992
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Super Star Wars 1992
Super Star Wars
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

Were you born on November 17, 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 November 17, 1998, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on November 17.

Rock Hudson

Rock Hudson

Actor Deceased
Born on November 17, 1925
He was not alive on this date.

Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese

Film director
Born on November 17, 1942
He turned 50 on this day in 1992.

Danny DeVito

Danny DeVito

Actor
Born on November 17, 1944
He turned 48 on this day in 1992.

John Boehner

John Boehner

American politician
Born on November 17, 1949
He turned 43 on this day in 1992.

Jonathan Ross

Jonathan Ross

Television presenter
Born on November 17, 1960
He turned 32 on this day in 1992.

Jeff Buckley

Jeff Buckley

Musician Deceased
Born on November 17, 1966
He turned 26 on this day in 1992.

Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams

Actress
Born on November 17, 1978
She turned 14 on this day in 1992.

Isaac Hanson

Isaac Hanson

Musician
Born on November 17, 1980
He turned 12 on this day in 1992.

Sarah Harding

Sarah Harding

English singer Deceased
Born on November 17, 1981
She turned 11 on this day in 1992.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on November 17, 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 November 17, 1992 was most likely conceived around February 25, 1992.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on November 17, 1992 is close to August 10, 1993.

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Stats for November 17, 1992

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about November 17, 1992:

  • 11,723 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,674 weeks have passed.
  • 1,012,867,200 seconds have passed since November 17, 1992.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,181,678,400 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 522,639,475,200 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 168,811,200 times.
  • You have taken approximately 87,106,579 steps. That's roughly 38,714 miles.
  • 12,154,406 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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