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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:

January to March

January 1 – Grace Hopper, a brilliant American computer scientist who helped create early computer languages.
January 3 – Judith Anderson, an Australian actress known for her strong performances.
January 29 – Willie Dixon, an American musician and composer who wrote many famous blues songs.
February 10 – Alex Haley, an American writer famous for his book Roots.
March 9 – Menachem Begin, a former Prime Minister of Israel.
March 23 – Friedrich Hayek, an Austrian economist who shared ideas about how economies work.

April to June

April 5 – Sam Walton, an American businessman who founded a very large retail company.
April 6 – Isaac Asimov, a Russian-born writer who wrote many science fiction books.
April 19 – Benny Hill, a British comedian known for his funny TV show.
April 23 – Satyajit Ray, a famous Indian movie director.
April 28 – Francis Bacon, an Irish-born painter known for his unique art style.
May 6 – Marlene Dietrich, a German actress and singer who was a big star.
May 30 – Karl Carstens, a former President of Germany.
June 28 – Mikhail Tal, a former World chess champion from Latvia.
June 29 – Mohamed Boudiaf, the President of Algeria, who passed away this year.

July to September

July 15 – Hammer DeRoburt, the first President of Nauru, a small island nation.
August 5 – Robert Muldoon, a former Prime Minister of New Zealand.
August 12 – John Cage, an American composer known for his experimental music.
September 2 – Barbara McClintock, an American geneticist who won a Nobel Prize for her work on genes.
September 12 – Anthony Perkins, an American actor famous for his roles in movies.

October to December

October 8 – Willy Brandt, a former Chancellor of Germany.
October 25 – Roger Miller, an American singer and songwriter.
November 7 – Alexander Dubček, a Slovakian politician who played a big role in his country's history.
December 21 – Albert King, an American blues musician.
December 24 – Peyo, a comic artist from Belgium, famous for creating the Smurfs.

New Faces: People Born in 1992

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

January to March

January 1 – Jack Wilshere, an English footballer.
January 19 – Shawn Johnson, an American gymnast who won Olympic medals.
February 11 – Taylor Lautner, an American actor.
March 10 – Emily Osment, an American actress and singer.

April to June

April 15 – Amy Diamond, a Swedish singer.
May 18 – Spencer Breslin, an American actor.
June 26 – Jennette McCurdy, an American actress.

July to September

July 7 – Nathalia Ramos, a Spanish actress.
July 22 – Selena Gomez, an American actress and singer.
August 4 – Cole and Dylan Sprouse, American actors who started acting when they were young.
August 20 – Demi Lovato, an American actress and singer.
September 16 – Nick Jonas, an American actor and singer, part of the Jonas Brothers band.

October to December

November 18 – Nathan Kress, an American actor.
November 23 – Miley Cyrus, an American actress and singer.
December 24 – Melissa Suffield, a British actress.

Major Events of 1992

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

January: New Beginnings and Global Talks

January 1 – Boutros Boutros-Ghali became the new leader of the UN, an organization that works for world peace.
January 26 – Boris Yeltsin, the leader of Russia, announced that Russia would stop aiming nuclear weapons at cities in the US. This was a big step towards peace.

February: Sports and Music News

February 7 – The Treaty of Maastricht was signed, which created the EU. This group helps countries in Europe work together.
February 8 – The Winter Olympics began in Albertville, France, bringing together athletes from around the world.
February 24 – The U.S. Postal Service let fans vote on a design for an Elvis Presley stamp, choosing between a young or older Elvis. The "young" Elvis won!

March: Disasters and New Nations

March 3 – A terrible mine disaster in Turkey killed 263 people.
March 12 – Mauritius, 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

April 5 – Bosnia and Herzegovina declared its independence, but soon after, there was conflict in the region.
April 6 – Microsoft released Windows 3.1, a new computer operating system that many people started using.
April 22 – A fuel explosion in Guadalajara, Mexico, caused a tragic loss of 215 lives.
April 29 – In Los Angeles, there was widespread unrest after police officers were found not guilty in a case involving Rodney King.

May: Justice and Sports

May 10 – Sweden 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

June 2 – People in Denmark voted against the Maastricht Treaty, which was a surprise.
June 26 – Denmark won the Football European Championship, beating Germany in the final.
June 29 – Mohamed Boudiaf, the President of Algeria, was sadly killed.
June 30 – Fidel V. Ramos became the new President of the Philippines.

July: Olympics and New Music

July 13 – Yitzhak Rabin became the Prime Minister of Israel.
July 25 – The Summer Olympics began in Barcelona, Spain, bringing together athletes from all over the world.
July 28 – Mary J. Blige released her first album, What's the 411?, which was very important for R&B music.

August: Hurricanes and History

August 9 – The Summer Olympics in Barcelona came to an end.
August 24 – Hurricane Andrew, a very powerful storm, hit Florida, causing a lot of damage.
August 27 – John Lennon's original handwritten lyrics for the song "A Day in the Life" were sold at an auction for a lot of money.

September: Natural Disasters

September 2 – An earthquake in Nicaragua caused the deaths of at least 116 people.
September 11 – Hurricane Iniki hit the Hawaiian islands of Kaua'i and O'ahu, causing damage.

October: Apologies and Records

October 4 – An Israeli plane crashed in Amsterdam, Netherlands, killing 43 people.
October 31 – Pope John Paul II apologized and lifted a very old ruling against Galileo Galilei, a famous scientist.
October 31 – The song "End of the Road" by Boyz II Men broke a long-standing record for staying at #1 on the music charts.

November: Elections and Royal Troubles

November 3 – Bill Clinton was elected President of the United States, defeating the current president, George H. W. Bush.
November 20 – A fire broke out at Windsor Castle in the UK, causing a lot of damage.
November 24 – Queen Elizabeth II of the UK called 1992 an Annus Horribilis (Latin for "horrible year") because of various challenges faced by the Royal Family.
November 25 – Czechoslovakia voted to peacefully split into two separate countries: the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

December: Global Events and Separations

December 4 – US military forces arrived in Somalia to help with a humanitarian crisis.
December 6 – The Babri Mosque in India was destroyed, leading to unrest.
December 9 – Prince Charles and Princess Diana of the UK publicly announced their separation.
December 12 – A powerful Earthquake hit Flores island in Indonesia, tragically killing 2,500 people.
December 29 – Brazil's President Fernando Collor de Mello was found guilty of misusing government funds.

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.