What Happened on June 26, 1992

Historical Events

Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury Festival in Pilton, England opens: Shakespear's Sister, and Youssou N'Dour headline; other performers include Lou Reed, Kirsty MacColl, Tom Jones, Joan Armatrading, Richard Thompson, Billy Bragg, Television, and the Dirty Dozen Brass Band

  • India leases Tin Bigha corridor to Bangladesh
  • NYC's MTA votes to ban cigarette ads on Jan 1, 1993
  • Supreme Court rules fund soliciting can be banned at airports
  • UEFA European Championship Final, Ullevi, Gothenburg, Sweden: In a huge upset Denmark beats Germany, 2-0

Famous Birthdays

  • Jennette McCurdy, American actress (iCarly), born in Long Beach, California

Famous Deaths

  • Geert Vissers, Dutch TV host (Gay Dating Show), dies
  • Herman Rohde, professional wrestler (b. 1921)
  • Phil Rubenstein, American actor (Tango & Cash, Robocop), dies
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights

About June 26, 1992

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

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