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August 17, 1992 was the 230th day of the year 1992, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 17, 1992 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 17, 1992, who was born and died on August 17, 1992, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1992, which were the most popular songs (ex. End Of The Road by Boyz II Men), movies (e.g. The Crying Game, directed by Neil Jordan), TV series (e.g. The Larry Sanders Show) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1992 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1992?
- August 17, 1992: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 1992: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1992: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1992?
- August 17, 1992: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1992: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1992: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1992: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1992: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1992: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1992: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 17, 1992: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1992?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1992?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1992?
What day of the week was August 17, 1992?
August 17, 1992 was a Monday and it was the 230th day of the year 1992 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1992 can also be written as 8/17/1992 in the US and as 17/8/1992 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1992: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1992:
- Kevin gross of dodgers tosses only 9-inning no-hitter of season, a 2-0
- The 1992 republican national convention convenes in houston.
August 17, 1992: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 17, 1992: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1992 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1992 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 17, 1992: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1992 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 1992 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.
An observer located in New York City on August 17, 1992 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:23 pm and setting at 11:13 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 13, 1992 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 1992.
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Who was born on August 17, 1992?
Famous people born on August 17, 1992:
- Isabellamarie Boylston
Isabellamarie Boylston is a principal dancer with the American Ballet Theatre.
- Lilyona Williams
Olympic gold medalist known for her speed and agility on the track.
- Paige (wrestler)
Paige is a retired professional wrestler known for her time in wwe and for being the youngest divas champion in history.
- Julann Campbell
Olympic gold medalist in swimming.
- Darion Atkins
Darion Atkins is a professional basketball player known for his defensive skills.
- Saraya Bevis
English wrestler.
- Chanel Mata'utia
Australian rugby league player.
- Alex Elisala
New zealand-australian rugby player (b. 1992).
- Paige
Wrestler.
- Denis Kudla
Ukrainian-american tennis player.
- Marie Payet
- Suzane Pires
- Soony Saad
- Edgar Salli
- Nikola Stojiljković
- Maru Teferi
- Brock Vereen
- Aleksandr Zaychikov
- Alex Zingerle
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
August 17, 1992: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 31 years 8 months old,
or 380 months and 7 days old,
or 1653 weeks and 2 days old,
or 11573 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 1992.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1992?
There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1992?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 17, 1992.
August 17, 1992: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1992:
- Barbara Morgan
American astronaut, teacher, and astronaut.
- Tommy Nutter
Fashion designer (bell bottom pants), dies from aids at 49.
- Al Parker
American actor in adult films (born 1952).
- Mary Fitzalan-Howard
- John Maclay
- Paolo Gozlino
- Daniel Mendoza
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
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August 17, 1992: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1992:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1992: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1992 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 17th and August 23rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1992 was End Of The Road by Boyz II Men, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 17, 1992: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1992 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Boyz II Men - End Of The Road
- TLC - Baby-Baby-Baby
- Madonna - This Used To Be My Playground
- Guns N' Roses - November Rain
- Sir Mix-A-Lot - Baby Got Back
August 17, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1992 was Rhythm Is A Dancer by Snap!, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 17, 1992: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1992 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Snap! - Rhythm Is A Dancer
- Jimmy Nail - Ain't No Doubt
- Billy Ray Cyrus - Achy Breaky Heart
- Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballe - Barcelona
- Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson - The Best Things In Life Are Free
August 17, 1992: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1992 was End Of The Road (From "Boomerang") by Boyz II Men, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 17, 1992: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 17, 1992 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Boyz II Men - End Of The Road (From "Boomerang")
- TLC - Baby-Baby-Baby
- Kris Kross - Warm It Up
- Babyface (Featuring Toni Braxton) - Give U My Heart (From "Boomerang")
- Michael Jackson - Jam
August 17, 1992: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on August 17, 1992 was Evidencias by Ana Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.
August 17, 1992: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on August 17, 1992 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week August 17th and August 23rd. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Ana Gabriel - Evidencias
- Jon Secada - Otro Dia Mas Sin Verte
- Chayanne - El Centro De Mi Corazon
- Luis Miguel - Mucho Corazon
- Myriam Hernandez - Un Hombre Secreto
August 17, 1992: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1992 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Crying Game
Release year: 1992
Directed by: Neil Jordan
Starring: Stephen Rea, Jaye Davidson, Forest Whitaker, Miranda Richardson
Country: United States of America
Live Wire
Release year: 1992
Directed by: Christian Duguay
Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Ron Silver, Ben Cross, Lisa Eilbacher
Traces of Red
Release year: 1992
Directed by: Andy Wolk
Starring: Jim Belushi, Lorraine Bracco, Tony Goldwyn, William Russ
Kickboxer 3: The Art of War
Release year: 1992
Directed by: Rick King
Starring: Sasha Mitchell, Dennis Chan, Richard Comar, Noah Verduzco
The Last of the Mohicans
Release year: 1992
Directed by: Michael Mann
Starring: Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, Russell Means, Eric Schweig
Country: United States of America
August 17, 1992: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 17, 1992 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Larry Sanders Show
Release year: 1992
Written by: Dennis Klein, Garry Shandling
Starring: Garry Shandling, Jeffrey Tambor, Wallace Langham, Rip Torn
Country: United States of America
Stay Tuned
Release year: 1992
Directed by: Peter Hyams
Birdland
Release year: 1992
Directed by: Peter Lynch
Boomerang
Release year: 1992
Directed by: Reginald Hudlin
Fast Forward
Release year: 1992
Directed by: Sidney Poitier
August 17, 1992: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 1992 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Scruples Two
By: Judith Krantz
Scruples, Judith Krantz’s thrilling, worldwide bestseller, was published fifteen years ago. It made book publishing history. This unforgettable story, which marks an era and is a story millions of readers wish would never end, is now available.
Revolution From Within
By: Gloria Steinem
Gloria Steinem shares her long-standing quest for self-esteem. She explains how it can cripple a person's life and how you can regain it.
Lincoln At Gettysburg
By: Garry Wills
Garry Wills' masterful work shows how Lincoln went back to the Declaration of Independence in order to compose the most important speech in American history.
Head To Head
By: Lester Thurow
An economic expert analyzes the United States' role in the evolving world economy, in light of the rise of an economically united Europe.
The Pelican Brief
By: John Grisham
A killer's Reebok whispers on the floors of a luxurious home in suburban Georgetown. A patron is quickly garroted to death in a porno house in D.C.
August 17, 1992: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 17, 1992 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Deliverance
Art of Fighting
The Magical Quest Starring Mickey Mouse
Aguri Suzuki F-1 Super Driving
Ecco the Dolphin
Who was the US President on August 17, 1992?
On August 17, 1992 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1992?
On August 17, 1992 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1992?
On August 17, 1992 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
What happened in 1992?
1992 was filled with very interesting events such as
- 44th Emmy Awards: Northern Exposure, Christopher Lloyd and Dana Delane
- Dynamite explosion in Philipines mine; 500 die
- Howard Stern Radio Show premieres in Cleveland OH on WNCX 98.5 FM
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What was the calendar for August 1992?
August 1992 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
