What Happened on October 7, 1992

Historical Events

  • Tampa Bay Lightning become 1st NHL expansion team to win franchise opener, in 7-3 win over visiting Chicago Black Hawks

Famous Deaths

  • Allan Bloom, American philosopher and author (Closing of the American Mind), dies at 62
  • Ed Blackwell, American jazz drummer (Ornette Colman Quartet), dies at 62
  • Tevfik Esenç, Turkish farmer and last known speaker of the Ubykh language, dies at 88
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights

About October 7, 1992

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: End Of The Road (From "Boomerang") - Boyz II Men
  • UK #1 Song: Ebeneezer Goode - Shamen