What happened on Thursday April 16, 1992?

Here's what happened on April 16, 1992:

• Afghanistan Political Upheaval President Mohammad Najibullah is ousted and detained by Muslim rebels advancing towards Kabul, setting the stage for a devastating civil war that would last from 1992 to 1996. This event marked a critical turning point in Afghanistan's political landscape.
• Freddie Mercury Tribute Concert A global televised event at Wembley Stadium honors the late Freddie Mercury, raising millions of dollars for AIDS research and reaching over 1 billion viewers worldwide, highlighting both musical tribute and medical awareness.
• Katina P. Oil Spill Environmental Disaster The cargo ship Katina P. runs aground near Maputo, Mozambique, causing a massive environmental catastrophe with 60,000 tons of crude oil spilling into the ocean, threatening marine ecosystems and local environments.
• Seville Expo '92 Begins The 6-month Universal Exhibition in Seville, Spain, opens, showcasing international culture, technology, and innovation, attracting visitors from around the world.
• Construction Begins at Jacobs Field The first concrete was poured at the new baseball stadium in Gateway, which would later become the home of the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians). This marked the beginning of a significant infrastructure project for Cleveland's sports landscape.
• New York Rangers Achieve Milestone The New York Rangers hockey team wins their 50th game of the season, setting a new team record and demonstrating exceptional performance.
• Metro Musical Opens in NYC The musical Metro debuts at the Minskoff Theater in New York City, running for a limited 13-performance engagement.

Events in 1992

April 16, 1992: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 16, 1992

Newspapers from Apr. 16, 1992

April 16, 1992 was a Thursday and it was the 107th day of the year 1992 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1992 can also be written as 4/16/1992 in the US and as 16/4/1992 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1992 in April 1992 calendar

Famous people born on April 16, 1992:

• Valentina Bellè
• Marllon Borges
• Hristijan Dragarski
• Gao Song
• Nikita Glazkov
• Mauricio Gómez
• Luis Hinestroza
• Richèl Hogenkamp
• Rangelo Janga
• Joe Cardona
• Alhassane Keita
• Kim Hee-jung
• Breeja Larson
• Lee Seung-hyeon
• Leydi Moya
• Leandro Navarro
• Vasileios Rentzas
• Enrique Rivero
• Antoine Roine

Famous people born in 1992

Famous people born on April 16th

Famous people died on April 16, 1992:

• Neville Brand

  Neville Brand was a prominent American character actor known for his tough-guy roles in films and television, particularly in westerns and...

Famous people who died in 1992

Famous people who died on April 16th

April 16, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1992 was Save The Best For Last by Vanessa Williams, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Vanessa Williams - Save The Best For Last
2. Eric Clapton - Tears In Heaven
3. Kris Kross - Jump
4. Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody
5. Atlantic Starr - Masterpiece

April 16, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1992 was Deeply Dippy by Right Said Fred, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Right Said Fred - Deeply Dippy
2. Shakespear's Sister - Stay
3. Mr Big - To Be With You
4. Vanessa Williams - Save The Best For Last
5. SL2 - On A Ragga Tip

April 16, 1992: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1992 was Here I Go Again by Glenn Jones, according to the music chart for the week April 13th and April 19th.

1. Glenn Jones - Here I Go Again
2. Aaron Hall - Don't Be Afraid (From "Juice")
3. TLC - Ain't 2 Proud 2 Beg
4. Tevin Campbell - Goodbye
5. Joe Public - Live And Learn

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1992: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1992 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 16, 1992 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1992 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:26 pm and setting at 06:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 18, 1992 while the next full moon would come on Apr 17, 1992.

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Your place in the Universe on April 16, 1992

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Someone born on April 16, 1992 is:

33 years and 7 days old,

or 396 months and 7 days old,

or 1722 weeks and 6 days old,

or 12060 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1992?

There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1992?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 16, 1992.

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