What happened on Friday July 17, 1992?

Here's what happened on July 17, 1992:

• Boipatong Massacre Severe inter-factional violence erupts between the African National Congress and Inkatha Freedom Party in Boipatong, South Africa, resulting in 46 fatalities and further highlighting the tensions of the late apartheid era.
• Borsellino Assassination A devastating car bomb, allegedly orchestrated by the mafia with potential Italian intelligence involvement, kills prominent anti-mafia judge Paolo Borsellino and five members of his protective escort.
• Slovak Independence Declaration The Slovak National Council officially declares Slovakia an independent country, marking a critical moment in the peaceful dissolution of Czechoslovakia and the emergence of two sovereign states.
• Sarajevo Airlift Suspension The humanitarian airlift supplying food and medicine to besieged Sarajevo is suspended after 23 days due to escalating conflict, highlighting the humanitarian crisis during the Bosnian War.
• Havel's Presidential Resignation Václav Havel, the renowned dissident and first post-communist president of Czechoslovakia, resigns from his presidential role amid the country's political transformation.
• Slovak Parliamentary Self-Rule Request The Slovak parliament formally requests increased autonomy, setting the stage for the eventual dissolution of Czechoslovakia.
• Israeli Settlement Freeze The Israeli Cabinet approves a temporary freeze on new settlements in occupied territories, a strategic move aimed at potentially revitalizing the stalled Middle East peace negotiations.
• V-22 Osprey Crash A Bell Boeing V-22 Osprey military aircraft crashes into the Potomac River near Marine Corps Base Quantico, resulting in the tragic loss of all seven crew members aboard.
• Splash Mountain Opening Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom welcomes the new Splash Mountain attraction in Frontierland, adding another exciting ride to the popular theme park.

Events in 1992

July 17, 1992: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 17, 1992

Newspapers from Jul. 17, 1992

July 17, 1992 was a Friday and it was the 199th day of the year 1992 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1992 can also be written as 7/17/1992 in the US and as 17/7/1992 in UK and Europe.

July 17, 1992 in July 1992 calendar

Famous people born on July 17, 1992:

• Billie Lourd

  Actress and daughter of Carrie Fisher, known for her roles in American Horror Story and Star Wars sequel trilogy.

• Mehdy Metella

Famous people born in 1992

Famous people born on July 17th

Famous people died on July 17, 1992:

• Kanan Devi

Famous people who died in 1992

Famous people who died on July 17th

July 17, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1992 was Baby Got Back by Sir Mix-A-Lot, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Sir Mix-A-Lot - Baby Got Back
2. Mariah Carey - I'll Be There (Live-Unplugged)
3. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under The Bridge
4. Billy Ray Cyrus - Achy Breaky Heart
5. TLC - Baby-Baby-Baby

July 17, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 1992 was Ain't No Doubt by Jimmy Nail, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Jimmy Nail - Ain't No Doubt
2. Erasure - Abba-esque (EP)
3. Snap! - Rhythm Is A Dancer
4. Mariah Carey - I'll Be There
5. Smart E's - Sesame's Treet

July 17, 1992: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 1992 was The Best Things In Life Are Free by Luther Vandross And Janet Jackson With BBD And Ralph Tresvant, according to the music chart for the week July 13th and July 19th.

1. Luther Vandross And Janet Jackson With BBD And Ralph Tresvant - The Best Things In Life Are Free
2. Mary J. Blige - You Remind Me (From "Strictly Business")
3. Shabba Ranks - Mr. Loverman (From "Deep Cover")
4. En Vogue - Giving Him Something He Can Feel
5. CeCe Peniston - Keep On Walkin'

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 17, 1992: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 1992 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 17, 1992 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1992 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:41 pm and setting at 09:22 am.

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

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Someone born on July 17, 1992 is:

32 years 9 months old,

or 393 months and 27 days old,

or 1712 weeks and 5 days old,

or 11989 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 1992?

There are 65 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1992?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 17, 1992.

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