Historical Events
- Sharon Belden, of Florida, 25, crowned Miss World USA
- The ten victims of the La Cantuta massacre disappear from their university in Lima, Peru
Famous Birthdays
- Bishop Briggs, English singer-songwriter (River), born in London, England
Famous Weddings
Whitney Houston
American R&B singers Whitney Houston (28) & Bobby Brown (23) marry
- Film critic Roger Ebert marries Chaz Hammel-Smith
- Helen Windsor, daughter of British Duke and Duchess of Kent weds art dealer Timothy Taylor at Windsor Castle
Famous Deaths
- Jan Pelleboer, Dutch meteorologist, dies
- Mollie Parnis, American fashion designer (Mollie Roberts Collection; Mamie Eisenhower), dies in her 90s (she had long refused to disclose her exact age)
- Rudolf Ising, cartoonist (Looney Tunes, Merrie Melodies), dies at 88
- Viktor Louis, Russian journalist, dies
- Willa Brown, American air pioneer (NAAA) and civil rights activist (1st African American woman to hold a pilot's license), dies at 86
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights
About July 18, 1992
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 9 months and 10 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
