What happened on Saturday December 12, 1992?

Here's what happened on December 12, 1992:

• Devastating Flores Earthquake and Tsunami A catastrophic magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Flores Region in Indonesia, triggering a massive tsunami with wave heights up to 25 meters. The disaster resulted in at least 2,200 people killed or missing, over 500 injured, and approximately 40,000 left homeless, causing widespread destruction and humanitarian crisis.
• Japanese Crown Prince Naruhito's Engagement Crown Prince Naruhito of Japan publicly announced his engagement to Masako Owada, a significant moment in the Japanese imperial family's history and a notable social event.
• Julia Kurotchkina Crowned Miss World Julia Kurotchkina, an 18-year-old from Russia, was crowned the 42nd Miss World, representing a milestone in international beauty pageant history.
• Gino Torretta Wins Heisman Trophy Gino Torretta from the University of Miami, a quarterback, was awarded the 58th Heisman Trophy, recognizing him as the most outstanding player in college football.
• Remembering Suzanne Lilar Suzanne Lilar, a prominent Belgian essayist, novelist, and playwright who was born in 1901, passed away, marking the end of a significant literary career.
• Bernard Lievegoed's Passing Bernard Lievegoed, a distinguished Dutch doctor, psychiatrist, and author associated with the Free College, died at the age of 87, leaving behind a notable legacy in medical and educational fields.
• Jasu Patel's Death Jasu Patel, an accomplished cricket player who represented India and achieved notable performances including 29 wickets with a best bowling figure of 9-69 against Australia, passed away.

Events in 1992

December 12, 1992: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 12, 1992

Newspapers from Dec. 12, 1992

December 12, 1992: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Denver Broncos - Buffalo Bills : 17 - 27
• New York Giants - Phoenix Cardinals : 0 - 19

December 12, 1992 was a Saturday and it was the 347th day of the year 1992 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 12, 1992 can also be written as 12/12/1992 in the US and as 12/12/1992 in UK and Europe.

December 12, 1992 in December 1992 calendar

Famous people born on December 12, 1992:

• Teni

Famous people born in 1992

Famous people born on December 12th

December 12, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1992 was I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You
2. Shai - If I Ever Fall In Love
3. Wreckx-N-Effect - Rump Shaker
4. Boyz II Men - In The Still Of The Nite (I'll Remember)
5. The Heights - How Do You Talk To An Angel

December 12, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1992 was Heal The World by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Michael Jackson - Heal The World
2. Charles & Eddie - Would I Lie To You?
3. WWF Superstars - Slam Jam
4. Take That - Could It Be Magic

December 12, 1992: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1992 was I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 7th and December 13th.

1. Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You
2. Shai - If I Ever Fall In Love
3. Wreckx-N-Effect - Rump Shaker
4. Shabba Ranks (Featuring Johnny Gill) - Slow And Sexy
5. Toni Braxton - Love Shoulda Brought You Home (From "Boomerang")

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 12, 1992: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 1992 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 12, 1992 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 December 12, 1992 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 07:39 pm and setting at 09:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 09, 1992 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1993.

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Your place in the Universe on December 12, 1992

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Someone born on December 12, 1992 is:

32 years 4 months old,

or 388 months and 11 days old,

or 1688 weeks and 4 days old,

or 11820 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 12, 1992?

There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1992?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 12, 1992.

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