1992
The first World Oceans Day is celebrated, coinciding with the Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The first World Oceans Day is celebrated, coinciding with the Earth Summit held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
1992 in History
55 events found for 1992
1992
GP Express Airlines Flight 861 crashes on approach to Anniston Regional Airport in Anniston, Alabama, killing three
GP Express Airlines Flight 861 crashes on approach to Anniston Regional Airport in Anniston, Alabama, killing three
1992
The United States Supreme Court rules in United States v
The United States Supreme Court rules in United States v
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
The New York Court of Appeals rules that women have the same right as men to go topless in public.
The New York Court of Appeals rules that women have the same right as men to go topless in public.
1992
In Miami, former Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega is sentenced to 40 years in prison for drug and racketeering…
In Miami, former Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega is sentenced to 40 years in prison for drug and racketeering…
1992
A picture of Les Horribles Cernettes was taken, which became the first ever photo posted to the World Wide Web.
A picture of Les Horribles Cernettes was taken, which became the first ever photo posted to the World Wide Web.
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 Tupolev Tu-154 crashes during takeoff from Tbilisi International Airport, killing all 24 aboard and four more people…
A Tupolev Tu-154 crashes during takeoff from Tbilisi International Airport, killing all 24 aboard and four more people…
1992
Near Medellín, Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar escapes from his luxury prison fearing extradition to the United…
Near Medellín, Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar escapes from his luxury prison fearing extradition to the United…
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
The nation of Georgia joins the United Nations.
The nation of Georgia joins the United Nations.
1992
Thai Airways International Flight 311 crashes into a mountain north of Kathmandu, Nepal killing all 113 people on board.
Thai Airways International Flight 311 crashes into a mountain north of Kathmandu, Nepal killing all 113 people on board.
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
Space Shuttle program: Atlantis is launched on STS-46 to deploy the European Retrievable Carrier and the Tethered…
Space Shuttle program: Atlantis is launched on STS-46 to deploy the European Retrievable Carrier and the Tethered…
1992
The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota opens. At the time the largest shopping mall in the United States.
The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota opens. At the time the largest shopping mall in the United States.
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…