What Happened on July 1, 1992

Historical Events

  • 6.6 earthquake in Big Bear Valley of Los Angeles
  • Ali Kafi becomes president of Algeria
  • Fox broadcasting adds Wednesday night TV programming

Famous Birthdays

  • Aaron Sanchez, American baseball pitcher (AL ERA leader & MLB All Star 2016 Toronto Blue Jays; pitched combined no-hitter 2019), born in Barstow, California
  • Bryant Jones, American actor (Nate Hastings-Young & Restless), born in Camarillo, California

Famous Deaths

  • Francisco Mendes, Guinea-Bissauan politician (b. 1933)
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights

About July 1, 1992

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer

Holidays: Canada Day (Canada)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Baby Got Back - Sir Mix-A-Lot
  • UK #1 Song: Abba-Esque Ep - Erasure