What Happened on July 24, 1992

Historical Events

Sports History

Faye Vincent reinstates Yankee owner George Steinbrenner (eff 3/1/93)

  • Mandala airlines plane crashes on Ambon island, eastern Indonesia, 70 die
  • Shankar Dayal Sharma is elected ninth Indian President

Famous Birthdays

  • Mitch Grassi, American singer-songwriter (Superfruit), born in Arlington, Texas

Famous Deaths

  • Arletty [Arlette-lĂ©onie Bathiat], French actress and model, dies at 94
  • Khaled Mahmoud Saeed, asst to Palestine terrorist Abu Nidal, murdered
  • Lillian Oppenheimer, American origami pioneer (popularized origami in the West), dies of a heart attack at 93
  • Sam Berger, Canadian football owner (b. 1900)
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights

About July 24, 1992

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Baby Got Back - Sir Mix-A-Lot
  • UK #1 Song: Ain't No Doubt - Jimmy Nail