What Happened on June 17, 1992

Historical Events

  • Connecticut Governor Lowell Weicker and WFAN DJ Don Imus change places for 1 day

NBA Trade

Philadelphia 76ers trade Charles Barkley to Phoenix Suns

  • Slaughtering by Inkhata-followers at Boipatong, South Africa, kills 42

Famous Deaths

  • Dewey Balfa, American Cajun fiddler and singer, dies at 65
  • Frederick Exley, American novelist (Fan's Note), dies at 63
  • Grace Towns Hamilton, American politician (1st African American member of Georgia state legislature), dies at 85
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights

About June 17, 1992

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 10 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I'll Be There - Mariah Carey
  • UK #1 Song: Abba-Esque Ep - Erasure