Historical Events
- 1st structural steel beams are erected at Jacobs Field (now Progressive Field) baseball stadium in Cleveland, Ohio
- Diplomatic relations are established between the People's Republic of China and South Korea.
- Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida, making landfall at Elliott Key and later Homestead; 44 die and $25 billion in damage is recorded
- NFL Cleveland Browns suffer their worst pre-season loss, 56-3, to Minnesota Vikings
- Screw magazine superimposed a gunsight over a picture of Larry Flint
Famous Deaths
- André Donner, Dutch jurist (2nd President European Court of Justice), dies at 74
- Larrie Londin [Ralph Gallant], American session drummer (Motown and Nashville), dies of a heart attack at 48
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights
About August 24, 1992
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: End Of The Road (From "Boomerang") - Boyz II Men
#1 Song: Rhythm Is A Dancer - Snap
