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February 20, 1992

February 20, 1992, was a Thursday. It was 32 years, 9 months, and 8 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Pisces.

On This Day

What happened on this date?

Notable events that occurred on February 20, 1992:

  • Business magnate Ross Perot announces on Larry King Live that he will be running as an independent in the 1992 United States presidential election.
Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on February 20, 1992:

  • United States: "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred
  • United Kingdom: "Stay" by Shakespears Sisters

The Billboard Hot 100 on February 20, 1992

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • I'm Too Sexy - Right Said Fred
  • I Love Your Smile - Shanice
  • Diamonds And Pearls - Prince And The N.P.G.
  • Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me - George Michael/Elton John
  • To Be With You - Mr. Big
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!
Medicine Man

Top movie

The top movie on this day was "Medicine Man".

Facts

This date was 11,970 days ago. Approximately 399 months have passed. It was the 51st day of 1992, in week 08. 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. 133 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.

Take me back to February 20, 1992

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Thursday, February 20, 1992. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Pisces. In America, the song "I'm Too Sexy" by Right Said Fred is at the top of the singles charts, while "Stay" by Shakespears Sisters is the number-one song in the UK.

George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Medicine Man 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.

In fashion, many of the trends from the late 80s are still popular. Colored tights, denim overalls, leotards, flannel shirts and shoulder pads are all fashionable at the moment. 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.

The 1992 Winter Olympics are taking place in Albertville, France. Boxer Mike Tyson has recently been found guilty of the rape of 18-year-old Desiree Washington in Indiana. He is now awaiting sentencing for the crime. In Ireland, Albert Reynolds has become the new Taoiseach. His appointment follows the recent resignation of Fianna Fail leader Charles Haughey over a phone-tapping scandal.

The trial of four police officers for the 1991 beating of Rodney King is taking place in Simi Valley, California. The comedy film "Wayne's World", starring Mike Myers, is showing in movie theaters. In Milwaukee, serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer has just been found guilty and sentenced to life in prison.

In music, Mötley Crüe lead singer Vince Neil has recently left the band to focus on a career in race car driving. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Benny Hill, Robert Reed, Anthony Perkins, and Chuck Connors would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Last of the Summer Wine", "MacGyver", "One Foot in the Grave", and "Home Improvement".

Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "F-Zero", "Super Castlevania IV", "Desert Strike ", and "WWF Super WrestleMania". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Postman Pat", "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Clarissa Explains It All", and "Taz-Mania". Popular toys at the moment include Screwball Scramble, My Little Pony (figures), Koosh Ball, and Fear Street books.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on February 20, 1992, will have the star sign Pisces.
  • 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 7.
  • Native American Zodiac: February 20, 1992 falls under the Wolf.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of February will have the birthstone Amethyst.
  • Birth flower (February): The Violet and the Primrose.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on February 20, 1992.

  • "Wayne's World! Excellent!"

    "Wayne's World! Excellent!"

    The comedy film "Wayne's World" was showing in movie theaters.
  • Mike Tyson is found guilty of rape.

    Mike Tyson is found guilty of rape

    On February 10th, 1992, heavyweight boxer Mike Tyson was found guilty of raping 18-year-old Desiree Washington in an Indianapolis hotel room.
  • 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 February 20, 1992.

  • January 26, 1992: Super Bowl XXVI: The Washington Redskins defeat the Buffalo Bills by 37-24 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
  • January 27, 1992: Macy's files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
  • January 30, 1992:
    • Irish politics: Charles Haughey resigns as leader of Fianna Fail.
    • The trial of serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer begins in Milwaukee.
  • February 1, 1992: The Cold War officially comes to an end.
  • February 5, 1992: Soccer: Kevin Keegan becomes the new manager of Newcastle United.
  • February 6, 1992: Kris Kross release their single "Jump".
  • February 10, 1992:
    • Boxer Mike Tyson is found guilty of rape.
    • The Manic Street Preachers release their debut album, Generation Terrorists.
  • February 14, 1992: Wayne's World (1992) is released in cinemas.
  • February 15, 1992: Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer is sentenced to life in prison.
  • February 18, 1992: The first episode of the British sitcom "Men Behaving Badly" is aired on television.
  • February 19, 1992: The United States deports IRA member Joe Doherty to Northern Ireland after a nine-year legal battle.
  • This date: February 20, 1992
  • February 24, 1992: Irish rock band U2 release their single "One".
  • February 25, 1992:
    • Nicole Brown files for divorce from O.J. Simpson.
    • The record label "Death Row Records" is founded by Suge Knight, Dr. Dre, The D.O.C. and Dick Griffey.
    • American girl group TLC release their debut album "Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip".
  • March 6, 1992: Sci-fi movie The Lawnmower Man (1992) is released in cinemas.
  • March 10, 1992: The Red Hot Chilli Peppers release their single "Under the Bridge".
  • March 17, 1992: White South Africans vote in favor of ending apartheid.
  • March 20, 1992: The movie Basic Instinct (1992), starring Sharon Stone and Michael Douglas, is released.

Early 1990s fashion

Photographs of early 1990s fashion and hairstyles.

Early 1990s fashion

Television shows

TV series on February 20, 1992

People in February 1992 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from February 1992.

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
The Wonder Years
The Wonder Years
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Star Trek: The Next Generation

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 February 20, 1992

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

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
Dinosaurs
Dinosaurs
Clarissa Explains It All
Clarissa Explains It All
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
The Adventures of Pete & Pete
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1992

Toys and games that were popular in 1992:

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
The Game Boy
The Game Boy
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures
The Ghostbusters Proton Pack
The Ghostbusters Proton Pack
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in February 1992.

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
Desert Strike
 1992
Desert Strike
QuackShot 1991
QuackShot
Civilization 1991
Civilization
Super Castlevania IV 1991
Super Castlevania IV
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 1991
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
F-16 Combat Pilot 1991
F-16 Combat Pilot
F-Zero 1991
F-Zero
Streets of Rage 1991
Streets of Rage
Sonic the Hedgehog 1991
Sonic the Hedgehog

Were you born on February 20, 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 February 20, 1998, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on February 20.

Mitch McConnell

Mitch McConnell

US politician
Born on February 20, 1942
He turned 50 on this day in 1992.

Ivana Trump

Ivana Trump

Businesswoman Deceased
Born on February 20, 1949
She turned 43 on this day in 1992.

Gordon Brown

Gordon Brown

UK Prime Minister
Born on February 20, 1951
He turned 41 on this day in 1992.

Kurt Cobain

Kurt Cobain

Singer Deceased
Born on February 20, 1967
He turned 25 on this day in 1992.

Brian Littrell

Brian Littrell

Backstreet Boys
Born on February 20, 1975
He turned 17 on this day in 1992.

Rihanna

Rihanna

Singer
Born on February 20, 1988
She turned 4 on this day in 1992.

Olivia Rodrigo

Olivia Rodrigo

Singer
Born on February 20, 2003
She was born exactly 11 years after this date.

USA

US President

George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on February 20, 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 February 20, 1992 was most likely conceived around May 30, 1991.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on February 20, 1992 is close to November 12, 1992.

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Stats for February 20, 1992

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about February 20, 1992:

  • 11,970 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,710 weeks have passed.
  • 1,034,208,000 seconds have passed since February 20, 1992.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,206,576,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 533,651,328,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 172,368,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 88,941,888 steps. That's roughly 39,530 miles.
  • 12,410,496 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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