What Happened on September 16, 1992

Historical Events

  • "Black Wednesday" UK government is forced to withdraw the pound sterling from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism after unable keep it above agreed lowest limit
  • 900 die in flood in Pakistan
  • FCC votes to allow competition for local phone service

Famous Birthdays

  • Chase Stokes, American actor (Outer Banks), born in Annapolis, Maryland

Nick Jonas (31 years old)

American actor, singer-songwriter (The Jonas Brothers - "Sucker"), and television personality (The Voice, 2015, 2021-22), born in Dallas, Texas


Famous Deaths

  • Duke Robbins, entertainer, dies of pneumonia at 71
  • Lee Tully, entertainer, dies
  • Millicent Fenwick, American politician (Rep-R-NJ 1975-82), dies at 82
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights

About September 16, 1992

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 7 months and 12 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: Ebeneezer Goode - Shamen