Historical Events
- Romesh Kaluwitharana scores 132 on Test Cricket debut (SL v Australia)
- Sri Lanka make their highest cricket score ever 8-547 v Australia
Famous Deaths
- Donald William Kerst, American Physicist who developed the betatron (device to accelerate electron beams), dies of a brain tumor at 80
- Feliks Arons, Dutch director and actor (A Bridge Too Far), dies at 48
- Norvel Lee, American boxer (Olympic gold 1952), dies at 67
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights
About August 19, 1992
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: End Of The Road (From "Boomerang") - Boyz II Men
- #1 Song: Rhythm Is A Dancer - Snap