What happened on Wednesday September 02, 1992?

Here's what happened on September 02, 1992:

• Devastating Nicaragua Earthquake and Tsunami A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck near the coast of Nicaragua, causing widespread destruction and loss of life. The earthquake triggered a massive tsunami that devastated the west coasts of Nicaragua and Costa Rica, with wave heights reaching up to 8 metres. The disaster resulted in at least 116 confirmed deaths, over 68 people missing, and more than 13,500 individuals left homeless. Approximately 1,300 houses and 185 fishing boats were destroyed, highlighting the catastrophic impact of this natural disaster.
• Ciskei Massacre In Ciskei, a violent crackdown occurred when members of the Ciskei Defence Force, loyal to dictator Oupa Gqozo, opened fire on anti-Gqozo protestors organized by the African National Congress. The brutal incident resulted in at least 28 deaths and nearly 200 people wounded, representing a significant moment of political repression during the late apartheid era.
• Political Upheaval in Tajikistan President Rahmon Nabiyev of Tajikistan was forced to resign following weeks of intense clan and religious warfare that resulted in nearly 2,000 fatalities. This event marked a critical moment in Tajikistan's post-Soviet political transition and highlighted the deep-seated ethnic and religious tensions in the region.
• Remembering Barbara McClintock A commemorative note about Barbara McClintock, a pioneering American geneticist who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. Born in 1902, McClintock made groundbreaking contributions to the understanding of genetic transposition and chromosome behavior.
• US Dollar Exchange Rate Record On this date, the US dollar reached a record valuation of 156.50 guilders, indicating significant currency market dynamics and potential economic conditions affecting international exchange rates.

Events in 1992

September 02, 1992: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 02, 1992

Newspapers from Sep. 02, 1992

September 02, 1992 was a Wednesday and it was the 246th day of the year 1992 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 02, 1992 can also be written as 9/2/1992 in the US and as 2/9/1992 in UK and Europe.

September 02, 1992 in September 1992 calendar

Famous people born on September 02, 1992:

• Emiliano Martínez

  Emiliano Martínez is a world-renowned Argentine goalkeeper who played a crucial role in Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup victory.

• Clarence Bitang
• Thekla Brun-Lie
• Andreja Efremov
• Jim Gottfridsson
• Jin Min-sub
• Toni Jović
• Xenia Knoll
• Neva Leoni
• Nenad Lukić
• Alberto Masi
• Josh Meekings
• Javier Mendoza
• Rae Morris
• Scott Quigley
• Jorge Daniel Benítez

Famous people born in 1992

Famous people born on September 2nd

Famous people died on September 02, 1992:

• Barbara McClintock

  Pioneering geneticist who revolutionized understanding of genetic inheritance through her groundbreaking work on mobile genetic elements,...

Famous people who died in 1992

Famous people who died on September 2nd

September 02, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 02, 1992 was End Of The Road by Boyz II Men, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. Boyz II Men - End Of The Road
2. TLC - Baby-Baby-Baby
3. Guns N' Roses - November Rain
4. Bobby Brown - Humpin' Around
5. Madonna - This Used To Be My Playground

September 02, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 02, 1992 was Rhythm Is A Dancer by Snap!, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. Snap! - Rhythm Is A Dancer
2. Jimmy Nail - Ain't No Doubt
3. The Shamen - Ebeneezer Goode
4. Undercover - Baker Street
5. Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballe - Barcelona

September 02, 1992: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 02, 1992 was End Of The Road (From "Boomerang") by Boyz II Men, according to the music chart for the week August 31st and September 6th.

1. Boyz II Men - End Of The Road (From "Boomerang")
2. Ralph Tresvant - Money Can't Buy You Love (From "Mo' Money")
3. Freddie Jackson - I Could Use A Little Love (Right Now)
4. Bobby Brown - Humpin' Around
5. Babyface (Featuring Toni Braxton) - Give U My Heart (From "Boomerang")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 2nd is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 02, 1992: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 02, 1992 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 02, 1992 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 02, 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 September 02, 1992 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 12:59 pm and setting at 10:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 13, 1992 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 1992.

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Your place in the Universe on September 02, 1992

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Someone born on September 02, 1992 is:

32 years 7 months old,

or 391 months and 21 days old,

or 1703 weeks

or 11921 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 02, 1992?

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 02, 1992?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 02, 1992.

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