Historical Events
- In its debut at the Barcelona Olympics the badminton singles gold medals are both won by Indonesian athletes, whilst both men's & women's doubles go to South Korea
- Italian fencer Giovanna Trillini wraps up gold medals in both women's foil events at the Barcelona Olympics as part of the winning team
- The diving competition at the Barcelona Olympics concludes with Chinese athletes dominant, winning 3 of 4 gold medals contested - American Mark Lenzi wins 3m springbaord
Famous Birthdays
Cole Sprouse (31 years old)
American actor (Suite Life of Zack and Cody, Riverdale), born in Arezzo, Italy
Dylan Sprouse (31 years old)
American actor (Suite Life of Zack and Cody), born in Arezzo, Italy
- Flavien Prat, French jockey (Kentucky Derby 2019; Preakness Stakes 2021; Prix Marcel Boussac 2013), born in Melun, Seine-et-Marne, France
- Tiffany Evans, American pop and R&B singer, born in The Bronx, New York
Famous Deaths
- František Tomášek, 34th Archbishop of Prague and cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church in Bohemia, dies at 93
- Ralph Cooper, American master-of-ceremonies (creator of Amateur Night at the Apollo), actor, dancer, and choreographer, dies of cancer at 84
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights
About August 4, 1992
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 8 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
#1 Song: This Used To Be My Playground - Madonna
#1 Song: Rhythm Is A Dancer - Snap
