What Happened on August 5, 1992

Historical Events

  • Cuba wins baseball's inaugural gold medal at the Olympic Games in Barcelona, beating Chinese Taipei 11-1

Rodney King Riots

Four officers of the Los Angeles Police Department are acquitted on charges of beating Rodney King and indicted on civil rights charges

Famous Deaths

  • Jeff Porcaro, American drummer (Toto - "Rosanna"; "Africa"), dies of cardiac arrest at 38

Robert Muldoon (1921-1992)

New Zealand politician (Prime Minister, 1975-1984), dies at 70


1992 Highlights

About August 5, 1992

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 7 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: This Used To Be My Playground - Madonna
  • UK #1 Song: Rhythm Is A Dancer - Snap