Historical Events
Event of Interest
Pope John Paul II hospitalized for 3 weeks to have tumor removed
- The Security Council of the UN examine violence in South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Koharu Kusumi, Japanese pop singer (Morning Musume), born in Ojimaya, Niigata Prefecture, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Brett Whiteley, Australian artist, dies of an opiate overdose at 53
- Chingiz Mustafayev, Azerbaijan's most noted journalist (b. 1960)
- Hammer DeRoburt, First President of Nauru, dies at 69
- Henk van der Molen, Dutch guitarist, composer, and writer (Martine Bijl), dies
- Johnny Martin, Australian cricketer (NSW & Australian bowler), dies at 60
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights
About July 15, 1992
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Baby Got Back - Sir Mix-A-Lot
#1 Song: Ain't No Doubt - Jimmy Nail
