What Happened on September 26, 1992

Historical Events

  • 1st time a positional player pitches for NY Mets, Phil Pecota, in 19-2 lose to Pirates
  • Nigerian Air Force Hercules C-130 crashes three minutes after take-off from Lagos, Nigeria, killing 163

Film & TV History

Roseanne Barr Arnold gets a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame

  • Tsuruhiko Kiuchi rediscovers Comet Swift-Tuttle, the first time it has been spotted since 1862

Famous Birthdays

  • Russ [Russell Vitale], American rapper, songwriter and producer (Shake the Snow Globe), born in Secaucus, New Jersey

Famous Deaths

  • Ralph Manheim, Jewish-American translator (Mein Kampf), dies at 85
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights

About September 26, 1992

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 7 months and 1 day
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