What Happened on September 1, 1992

Historical Events

  • 49th Venice Film Festival: "The Story of Qiu Ju" directed by Yimou Zhang wins Golden Lion
  • American comic and folk singer Tommy Smothers undergoes arthroscopic surgery
  • NYC police commissioner Brown resigns

Famous Deaths

  • Chick Harbert, American golfer (PGA C'ship 1954, Ryder Cup 1949, 55), dies of a cerebral haemorrhage at 77
  • Morris Carnovsky, American actor (Dead Reckoning), dies at 94
  • Piotr Jaroszewicz, Polish politician (Prime Minister, 1970-80), brutally murdered along with his wife, in a home invasion-burglary at 82
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About September 1, 1992

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: End Of The Road (From "Boomerang") - Boyz II Men
  • UK #1 Song: Rhythm Is A Dancer - Snap