What Happened on July 4, 1992

Historical Events

  • John Phillips, rocker (Mamas & Papas), undergoes a liver transplant

Wimbledon Women's Tennis

Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Steffi Graf wins her 4th of 7 Wimbledon singles titles outclassing Monica Seles 6-2, 6-1

Famous Weddings

  • American soap opera actress Bobbie Eakes (31) weds American author and playwright David Stone (38)

Famous Deaths

  • Astor Piazzolla, Argentinian bandoneon player, and composer (Tango Nuevo), dies at 71
  • Joe Newman, American jazz trumpetist (Count Basie), dies at 69
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights

About July 4, 1992

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 9 months and 15 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer

Holidays: Independence Day (United States)

Music Charts

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