What happened on Wednesday August 05, 1992?

About August 5th, 1992, in brief:

  • Historical events: Four Los Angeles police officers were indicted on federal civil rights charges for their involvement in the brutal beating of Rodney King, a pivotal moment in highlighting systemic racial injustice in law enforcement. The incident, which was captured on video and sparked widespread public outrage, became a significant catalyst for discussions about police misconduct and racial discrimination.
  • Day of the week: August 5th, 1992 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: This Used To Be My Playground by Madonna
  • #1 UK song: Rhythm Is A Dancer by Snap!
  • Popular movie: Husbands and Wives directed by Woody Allen

More about August 5th, 1992? See below for more news and curiosities on August 5th, 1992.

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August 05, 1992: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1992:

  • Rodney King Police Brutality Civil Rights Indictment Four Los Angeles police officers were indicted on federal civil rights charges for their involvement in the brutal beating of Rodney King, a pivotal moment in highlighting systemic racial injustice in law enforcement. The incident, which was captured on video and sparked widespread public outrage, became a significant catalyst for discussions about police misconduct and racial discrimination.
  • Walt Disney World Milestone Celebration Walt Disney World celebrated a remarkable milestone by welcoming its 400-millionth guest, underscoring the theme park's immense popularity and cultural significance as a global entertainment destination. This achievement reflects the enduring appeal of Disney's immersive experiences and its ability to attract millions of visitors from around the world.

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August 05, 1992: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 05, 1992?


August 05, 1992 was a Wednesday and it was the 218th day of the year 1992 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1992 can also be written as 8/5/1992 in the US and as 5/8/1992 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 05, 1992?


Famous people born on August 05, 1992:

  • Giacomo Cicognani
  • Linda Eshun
  • Alex Fontana
  • Lucas Hernández Perdomo
  • Laurent Jans
  • Ben Kerfoot
  • Diego Kostner
  • Mariana Lessa
  • Jack McInerney
  • Ol'ga Podčufarova
  • Rim Kwang-hyok
  • Arsenio Valpoort
  • Bogić Vujošević
  • Corey Walden
  • Emilio Zeballos
  • Kenny Athiu

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August 05, 1992: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1992:

  • Jeff Porcaro

    Renowned American drummer and founding member of the rock band Toto, known for his exceptional session work and significant contributions to...

  • Robert Muldoon

    Prominent New Zealand politician who served as Prime Minister from 1975 to 1984, known for his bold personality and significant influence in...

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Famous people who died on August 5th

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August 05, 1992: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 05, 1992 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 3rd and August 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 05, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1992 was This Used To Be My Playground by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

  1. - This Used To Be My Playground youtube
  2. - Baby Got Back youtube
  3. - Baby-Baby-Baby youtube
  4. - End Of The Road youtube
  5. - November Rain youtube

August 05, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1992 was Rhythm Is A Dancer by Snap!, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

  1. - Rhythm Is A Dancer youtube
  2. - Ain't No Doubt youtube
  3. - Achy Breaky Heart youtube
  4. - Barcelona youtube
  5. - The Best Things In Life Are Free youtube

August 05, 1992: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 1992 was Baby-Baby-Baby by TLC, according to the music chart for the week August 3rd and August 9th.

  1. - Baby-Baby-Baby youtube
  2. - Giving Him Something He Can Feel
  3. - Keep On Walkin'
  4. - Silent Prayer
  5. - Warm It Up
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August 05, 1992: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

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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 05, 1992: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1992 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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August 05, 1992: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1992 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1992 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 57% full, rising at 02:07 pm and setting at 11:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 14, 1992 while the next full moon would come on Aug 13, 1992.

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How old is someone born on August 05, 1992?


Someone born on August 05, 1992 is:

32 years 9 months old,

or 393 months and 30 days old,

or 1713 weeks

or 11991 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1992?

There are 62 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1992?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 05, 1992.

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