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1992 was a special year that started on a Wednesday and had an extra day, making it a leap year. Many important things happened around the world in 1992, from new inventions and popular movies to big changes in politics and the lives of famous people. Let's explore some of the key events and people from this exciting year!

People We Remember from 1992

In 1992, the world said goodbye to many talented and influential people. Here are some of them:

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New Faces: People Born in 1992

Many people who are famous today were born in 1992! Here are some of them:

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Major Events of 1992

This year was full of important events that changed the world.

January: New Beginnings and Global Talks

February: Sports and Music News

March: Disasters and New Nations

  • March 3 – A terrible mine disaster in Turkey killed 263 people.
  • March 12Mauritius, an island nation, became a Republic, meaning it gained full independence.
  • March 13 – A strong earthquake in Eastern Turkey caused a lot of damage and sadly killed 500 people.

April: Technology, Politics, and Unrest

May: Justice and Sports

  • May 10Sweden won the Ice Hockey World Championship.
  • May 23 – A bomb killed Giovanni Falcone, an Italian judge who was fighting against organized crime.

June: European Changes and Leadership

July: Olympics and New Music

August: Hurricanes and History

September: Natural Disasters

October: Apologies and Records

November: Elections and Royal Troubles

December: Global Events and Separations

Culture in 1992

  • Johnny Carson retired from his job as host of the "Tonight Show," and Jay Leno took his place.
  • The first book in the popular Goosebumps series by R. L. Stine was published, scaring and thrilling young readers.

Nobel Prizes of 1992

The Nobel Prizes are awarded to people who have made amazing discoveries or contributions to the world.

Movies Released in 1992

Many exciting movies came out in 1992!

Video Games of 1992

Hit Songs of 1992

The airwaves were filled with these popular tunes:

New Books of 1992

Many great books were published this year, including:

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See also

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