Historical Events
- NY senator Alphonse D'Amato filibusters for 15 hours 20 mins
- US Air goes on strike
Congress Overrides Bush Veto
US congress votes to override George H. W. Bush's veto of a bill regulating cable TV companies, 1st overturn of a Bush veto
Famous Deaths
- Cornelis "Cees" Berkhouwer, Dutch politician (VVD), dies
- Eddie Kendricks, American singer-songwriter (The Temptations, 1960-71 - "I Can't Get Next To You"; "Just My Imagination"), dies of lung cancer at 52
- Laurie Anders, American actress and singer, dies of cancer at 70
- Paul Acket, Dutch publisher (Music Express) and impresario (North Sea Jazz Festival), dies of lung cancer at 69
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights
About October 5, 1992
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 6 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra
Music Charts
- #1 Song: End Of The Road (From "Boomerang") - Boyz II Men
- #1 Song: Ebeneezer Goode - Shamen