What Happened on May 29, 1992

Historical Events

  • NY Mets score in 9th to end home shut-out streak at 3 games

Sports History

White Sox Tim Raines swipes his 700th career base

Famous Weddings

Robert Downey Jr

American "Chaplin" and "Iron Man" actor Robert Downey Jr (27) weds American actress and singer Deborah Falconer (26); divorce in 2004

Famous Deaths

  • Bill Beyers, American actor (Capitol - "Wally McCandless"), dies of AIDS at 37
  • Peter "Ollie" Halsall, British rock guitarist and vibraphone player (Patto; The Rutles; Kevin Ayers), dies of a heart attack at 43
  • Pippa Steele, actress (Vampire Lovers), dies of cancer at 44
  • Ruby Middleton Forsythe, African-American teacher (50 years in 1 room school in SC), dies at 86
  • Rudolf Alberth, German conductor, and composer, dies at 74
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights

About May 29, 1992

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 10 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

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