What Happened on May 1, 1992

Historical Events

Jewels

Danielle Steel’s historical romance novel “Jewels” is published

  • Eric Houston kills 4 in a California HS where he failed history 4 yrs prior

Rodney King Riots

Los Angeles Dodgers postpone 3 MLB games due to racial riots over the infamous Rodney King beating

Baseball Record

Oakland outfielder Rickey Henderson steals his 1,000th MLB career base in A's 7-6 win at Detroit


1992 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Matĕj Vydra, Czech Republic soccer striker (26 caps; Watford, Derby County, Burnley), born in Chotĕboř, Czech Republic
Born in 1992

Famous Deaths

  • Sharon Redd, American house music and urban contemporary singer (b. 1945)
1992 Highlights

About May 1, 1992

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus

Holidays: Labour Day (India)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Jump - Kris Kross
  • UK #1 Song: Deeply Dippy - Right Said Fred