May 12, 1992, was a Tuesday. It was 32 years, 6 months, and 10 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Taurus.
What happened on May 12, 1992?
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on May 12, 1992:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "Basic Instinct" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 11,882 days ago. Approximately 396 months have passed. It was the 133rd day of 1992, in week 20. 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 132 seasons of weather since this date.
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The Barney & Friends episode Oh, What A Day premiered that day.
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It is Tuesday, May 12, 1992. Anyone born today will have the star sign Taurus. The summer of 1992 has finally arrived. The weather has warmed up, and the evenings are brighter than usual. The school year is nearly finished.
In America, the song "Jump" by Kriss Kross is at the top of the singles charts, while "Please Don't Go" by KWS is the number-one song in the UK. George W. Bush Snr. is the President of the United States, and the movie Basic Instinct 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. The riots that engulfed Los Angeles following the Rodney King verdict have recently come to an end. The riot began when four police officers accused of beating King back in 1991 were all found not guilty by a mostly-white jury, despite video evidence. Over 63 people have been left dead following the violence.
Mexican-American singer Selena has just released her album "Entre A Mi Mundo". The album contains songs such as "Como la Flor". Rapper Sir Mix-a-Lot has just released his single "Baby Got Back". The song has caused controversy because of its sexual lyrics about women. Meanwhile, guitarist John Frusciante has decided to leave the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
In soccer, Liverpool have just won the FA Cup final after defeating Sunderland 2-0. Goals from Michael Thomas and Ian Rush were enough to seal the deal. The final episode of the popular sitcom "The Golden Girls" has just been aired on television. The show had been running for nearly seven years. This follows the "The Cosby Show", which also came to an end last month. Tributes are pouring in for Brady Bunch actor Robert Reed, who recently passed away from AIDS.
If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Anthony Perkins, Chuck Connors, Audrey Hepburn, and Thurgood Marshall would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Knots Landing", "Seinfeld", "Home Improvement", and "Step by Step". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Duck Hunt", "F-Zero", "Desert Strike ", and "Wolfenstein 3D".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles", "Roseanne", "Chip 'n' Dale's Rescue Rangers", and "In Living Color". Popular toys at the moment include Pogo ball / Lolo ball, Koosh Ball, Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles figures, and Yo-yo.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on May 12, 1992.
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TV audiences were watching the following shows on May 12, 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.
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Popular video games that people were playing in May 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 May 12, 1998, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on May 12.
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Born on May 12, 1820
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Born on May 12, 1995
He was born exactly 3 years after this date.
George W. Bush Snr. was the President of the United States on May 12, 1992.
John Major was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Albert Reynolds was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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