1992
The last Thai dictator, General Suchinda Kraprayoon, resigns following pro-democracy protests
The last Thai dictator, General Suchinda Kraprayoon, resigns following pro-democracy protests
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1992
A "joint understanding" agreement on arms reduction is signed by U
A "joint understanding" agreement on arms reduction is signed by U
1992
Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-50, the first shuttle mission to carry Extended Duration Orbiter hardware
Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-50, the first shuttle mission to carry Extended Duration Orbiter hardware
1992
A car bomb kills Judge Paolo Borsellino and five members of his escort.
A car bomb kills Judge Paolo Borsellino and five members of his escort.
1992
Václav Havel resigns as president of Czechoslovakia.
Václav Havel resigns as president of Czechoslovakia.
1992
A Vatican commission, led by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, establishes that limiting certain rights of homosexual people…
A Vatican commission, led by Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, establishes that limiting certain rights of homosexual people…
1992
China General Aviation Flight 7552 crashes during takeoff from Nanjing Dajiaochang Airport, killing 108.
China General Aviation Flight 7552 crashes during takeoff from Nanjing Dajiaochang Airport, killing 108.
1992
Canada, Mexico and the United States announce completion of negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement…
Canada, Mexico and the United States announce completion of negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement…
1992
In India, Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language) was included in the scheduled languages' list and…
In India, Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language) was included in the scheduled languages' list and…
1992
FBI sniper Lon Horiuchi shoots and kills Vicki Weaver during an 11-day siege at her home at Ruby Ridge, Idaho.
FBI sniper Lon Horiuchi shoots and kills Vicki Weaver during an 11-day siege at her home at Ruby Ridge, Idaho.
1992
The 11-day Ruby Ridge standoff ends with Randy Weaver surrendering to federal authorities.
The 11-day Ruby Ridge standoff ends with Randy Weaver surrendering to federal authorities.
1992
Hurricane Iniki strikes the island of Kauaʻi, Hawaii, killing 7 and causing $3.1bn in economic damages.
Hurricane Iniki strikes the island of Kauaʻi, Hawaii, killing 7 and causing $3.1bn in economic damages.
1992
NASA launches Space Shuttle Endeavour on STS-47 which marked the 50th shuttle mission. On board are Mae Carol Jemison,…
NASA launches Space Shuttle Endeavour on STS-47 which marked the 50th shuttle mission. On board are Mae Carol Jemison,…
1992
The Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina declares the breakaway Croatian Republic of Herzeg-Bosnia to be…
The Constitutional Court of Bosnia and Herzegovina declares the breakaway Croatian Republic of Herzeg-Bosnia to be…
1992
Black Wednesday: The British pound is forced out of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism by currency speculators and…
Black Wednesday: The British pound is forced out of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism by currency speculators and…
1992
Brazilian President Fernando Collor de Mello is impeached.
Brazilian President Fernando Collor de Mello is impeached.
1992
Military police storm the Carandiru Penitentiary in São Paulo, Brazil during a prison riot. The resulting massacre…
Military police storm the Carandiru Penitentiary in São Paulo, Brazil during a prison riot. The resulting massacre…
1992
The Rome General Peace Accords end a 16-year civil war in Mozambique.
The Rome General Peace Accords end a 16-year civil war in Mozambique.
1992
Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-52 to deploy the LAGEOS-2 satellite and microgravity experiments.
Space Shuttle Columbia launches on STS-52 to deploy the LAGEOS-2 satellite and microgravity experiments.
1992
United States Navy radioman Allen R. Schindler, Jr. is murdered by shipmate Terry M. Helvey for being gay,…
United States Navy radioman Allen R. Schindler, Jr. is murdered by shipmate Terry M. Helvey for being gay,…