What Happened on May 19, 1992

Historical Events

Some Gave All

"Some Gave All" debut album by Billy Ray Cyrus is released (Billboard Album of the Year 1993)

  • 27th Amendment ratified, prohibits Congress from raising its salary

Event of Interest

Amy Fisher shoots Mary Jo Buttafuoco in the face in an altercation over an affair with her husband, in Massapequa, New York

  • Englishman Dave Gauder, 224 lbs, pulls 196 ton jumbo jet, 3 inches
  • US VP Dan Quayle attacks Murphy Brown for being a single mother and as a poor example of family values

Famous Birthdays

  • Lainey Wilson, American country music singer-songwriter (Things a Man Oughta Know), born in Baskin, Louisiana
  • Marshmello [Chris Comstock], American DJ and producer (Silence), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
  • Sam Smith, British singer-songwriter ("Stay With Me"), born in London, England

Famous Deaths

  • Hans Vogt, German composer, dies at 81
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights

About May 19, 1992

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 11 months and 8 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.