What Happened on May 25, 1992

Historical Events

Film & TV History

Jay Leno becomes permanent host of US talk show "The Tonight Show"

  • NY Yankees score 9 runs before 1st out in 8th inn, beat Brewers 13-7
  • Oscar Luigi Scalfaro elected President of Italy

Famous Birthdays

  • Kendall Coyne Schofield, American ice hockey forward (Olympic gold 2018; World C'ship gold 2011, 13, 15, 16, 17, 19; Minnesota Whitecaps), born in Palos Heights, Illinois

Famous Deaths

  • Danny Biasone, American founder of the Syracuse Nationals (persuaded NBA to use 24 second clock), dies at 83
  • Johan Polak, Dutch essayist (Bloom of Decadence), publisher, and patron of the arts, dies at 62
  • Philip C. Habib, US diplomat (Middle-East, Asia), dies at 72
  • Viktor Grishin, Soviet communist hardliner, dies at 78
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights

About May 25, 1992

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 11 months and 2 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini

Holidays: Memorial Day (United States), Spring Bank Holiday (United Kingdom)

Music Charts

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