What Happened on May 11, 1992

Historical Events

Sarafina!

Film adaptation of Mbongeni Ngema and Hugh Masekela's anti-apartheid musical "Sarafina!", starring Leleti Khumalo, Miriam Makeba, and Whoopi Goldberg, premieres at Cannes Film Festival in France

Famous Birthdays

  • Bryan Rust, American NHL ice hockey right winger (Pittsburgh Penguins, since 2014), born in Pontiac, Michigan
  • Thibaut Courtois, Belgian football goalkeeper (Real Madrid, Belgium), born in Bree, Belgium

Famous Deaths

  • Carlos Herrera, American drink inventor (Margarita), dies at 90
  • Elizabeth McDonald, American inventor (Spic & Span), dies at 98
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights

About May 11, 1992

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 11 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Jump - Kris Kross
  • UK #1 Song: Please Don't Go/Game Boy - K.W.S.