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December 17, 1992

December 17, 1992, was a Thursday. It was 31 years, 11 months, and 4 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Song charts

Top songs

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

  • United States: "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston
  • United Kingdom: "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 17, 1992

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
  • If I Ever Fall In Love - Shai
  • Rump Shaker - Wreckx-N-Effect
  • In The Still Of The Nite (From "The Jacksons") - Boyz II Men
  • How Do You Talk To An Angel - The Heights
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!
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Top movie

The movie "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date occurred 11,662 days ago. Approximately 389 months have passed. It was the 352nd day of 1992, in week 51. The decade was the nineties. The end of 1992 was just 14 days away. People who were born on December 17, 1992, are now 31 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 December 17, 1992

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

The date is December 17, 1992, and it's a Thursday. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The Christmas season of 1992 is in full swing. People are putting up their decorations and festive songs are playing on the radio.

The song "I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston is at the top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom. George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Home Alone 2: Lost in New York 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 "Knots Landing", "Murder, She Wrote", "Full House", and "Step by Step". 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.

It has been officially announced that Prince Charles and Lady Diana have separated. The news has not come as a shock, as it is public knowledge that their relationship had fallen apart and that they were both seeing other people. The legal drama film "A Few Good Men", starring Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson, has just been released in movie theaters. Meanwhile, "The Muppet Christmas Carol" has also hit the big screen. Former N.W.A rapper Dr. Dre has just released his debut solo album "The Chronic". The album contains songs such as "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang".

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 "Paperboy", "QuackShot", "Road Rash II", and "Ecco the Dolphin". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers", "Art Attack", "The Ren & Stimpy Show", and "Hangin' with Mr. Cooper".

Children are playing with toys such as the Easy-Bake Oven, Yo-yo, Fear Street books, and X-Men Action Figures.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 17, 1992, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • 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: December 17, 1992 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

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

  • Christmas 1992.

    Christmas 1992

    The Christmas period of 1992 was in full swing by this stage. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were feeling stressed, retail stores were filled with shoppers, and everyone was making plans for the big day.
  • Prince Charles and Lady Diana announce that they are separating.

    Prince Charles and Lady Diana announce that they are separating

    There was shock at Prince Charles' and Lady Diana's public announcement that they were separating after 10 years of marriage.
  • Aladdin.

    Aladdin

    The Disney movie "Aladdin" was showing in movie theaters at this time.
  • 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 December 17, 1992.

  • November 17, 1992: Whitney Houston releases her best-selling album "The Bodyguard.".
  • 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".
  • This date: December 17, 1992
  • December 22, 1992: Dutch footballer Marco van Basten is awarded the 1992 Ballon d'Or.
  • December 23, 1992: Scent of a Woman (1992) is released.
  • December 31, 1992: The Czech Republic and Slovakia are created after Czechoslovakia is peacefully dissolved.
  • January 1, 1993: The Czech Republic and Slovakia become independent nations after Czechoslovakia is dissolved.
  • January 2, 1993: Whitney Houston releases her new song "I'm Every Woman".
  • January 3, 1993:
    • The first episode of "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine" is aired.
    • NFL: The Buffalo Bills overcome a 32-point deficit to defeat the Houston Oilers.
  • January 6, 1993: Soviet ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev dies from AIDS at the age of 54.
  • January 11, 1993: The first episode of the WWF's Monday Night Raw is aired.
  • January 12, 1993: Irish politics: Fianna Fail leader Albert Reynolds becomes the new Taoiseach.
  • January 15, 1993: The movie Alive (1993) is released.

Early 1990s fashion

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1990s fashion

Television shows

TV series on December 17, 1992

People in December 1992 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from December 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 December 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 December 1992.

Final Fantasy V 1992
Final Fantasy V
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 1992
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
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

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

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

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

Pope Francis

Pope Francis

Pope
Born on December 17, 1936
He turned 56 on this day in 1992.

Bill Pullman

Bill Pullman

Actor
Born on December 17, 1953
He turned 39 on this day in 1992.

Chuck Liddell

Chuck Liddell

MMA fighter
Born on December 17, 1969
He turned 23 on this day in 1992.

Manny Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao

Boxer
Born on December 17, 1978
He turned 14 on this day in 1992.

Chelsea Manning

Chelsea Manning

Whistleblower
Born on December 17, 1987
She turned 5 on this day in 1992.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on December 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 December 17, 1992 was most likely conceived around March 26, 1992.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 17, 1992 is close to September 9, 1993.

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Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 17, 1992:

  • 11,662 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,666 weeks have passed.
  • 1,007,596,800 seconds have passed since December 17, 1992.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,175,529,600 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 519,919,948,800 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 167,932,800 times.
  • You have taken approximately 86,653,325 steps. That's roughly 38,513 miles.
  • 12,091,162 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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