Sunday May 17, 1992
US date format: 5/17/1992, UK date format: 17/5/1992
It was Sunday, under the sign of Taurus (see zodiac on May 17, 1992). The US president was George H. W. Bush (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Maxime Huscenot .
In that special week of May people in US were listening to by .
In UK by was in the top 5 hits.
Sister Act, directed by Emile Ardolino, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1992
while Memories by Ralph Emery with Tom Carter was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Intruders.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Balloon Brothers or Cacoma Knight in Bizyland.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1992, at May 17 across the years or at May 1992 calendar.
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Historical Events
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Holidays
- Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
- Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
- Bah�'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bah�'f Calendar.
- Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
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Events
- 38th Mazda LPGA Championship won by Betsy King.
- Three days of popular protests against the government of Prime Minister of Thailand Suchinda Kraprayoon begin in Bangkok, leading to a military crackdown that results in 52 officially confirmed deaths, many disappearances, hundreds of injuries, and over 3,500 arrests.
- Protests begin in Bangkok, Thailand, against the government of General Suchinda Kraprayoon, sparking a bloody crackdown.
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Famous Deaths
- Lawrence Welk: American bandleader and accordion player...
- Warren Neal Boxer: Dies of AIDS at 34.
- Leonardo del Ferro [Keyser]: US epic tenor, dies.
- George Hurrell: Hollywood photographer, dies of cancer...
Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar
Directed by: Mansoor Khan
Starring: Aamir Khan, Ayesha Jhulka, Deepak Tijori, Pooja Bedi
The Dark Side of the Heart
Directed by: Eliseo Subiela
Starring: Darío Grandinetti, Sandra Ballesteros, Nacha Guevara, André Mélançon
The Player
Directed by: Robert Altman
Starring: Tim Robbins, Greta Scacchi, Fred Ward, Whoopi Goldberg
My Cousin Vinny
Directed by: Jonathan Lynn
Starring: Joe Pesci, Marisa Tomei, Ralph Macchio, Mitchell Whitfield
Country: United States of America
Noises Off...
Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich
Starring: Michael Caine, Carol Burnett, Denholm Elliott, Julie Hagerty
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of May 17, 1992?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
- KWS - Please Don't Go
- SL2 - On A Ragga Tip
- Right Said Fred - Deeply Dippy
- Curiosity - Hang On In There Baby
- Marc Almond - The Days Of Pearly Spencer
Top #5 R&B songs
Top #5 Latin songs
- Luis Miguel - No Se Tu
- Jose Luis Rodriguez Y Julio Iglesias - Torero
- Los Bukis - Mi Mayor Necesidad
- La Mafia - Estas Tocando Fuego
- Selena Y Alvaro Torres - Buenos Amigos
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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The World of Peter Rabbit and Friends
Starring: Niamh Cusack, Enn Reitel, Mary Jane Bowe, Jenny Moore
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Familie Heinz Becker
The Gingerbread Man
Directed by: Karthik Chandran
Video Girl Ai
Directed by: Mizuho Nishikubo
Lucky Luke
Directed by: Terence Hill
Days to next May 17
If May 17, 1992 is your birthday you're 28 years, 6 months, 18 days old and you'll celebrate your next birthday in 5 months, 12 days.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in May 1992?
- LIFE: Johnny Carson
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Los Angeles Riots -- May 11, 1992
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9328
- EW: Entertainment Weekly: no.118
- RollingStone: Tom Cruise
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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French Silk
By: Sandra Brown
Like the city of New Orleans itself, Claire Laurent is a vibrant beauty laced with a mysterious elusiveness. The founder of French Silk, a fabulous lingerie company, she has fought hard
Jewels
By: Danielle Steel
On Sarah Whitfield's seventy-fifth birthday, memories take her back to New York in the 1930s. To a marriage that ends after a year, leaving Sarah shattered.
Head To Head
By: Lester Thurow
A leading economic theorist analyzes the United States's place in the changing world economy in light of the emergence of an economically united Europe.
The Elf Queen Of Shannara
By: Terry Brooks
"Find the Elves and return them to the world of Men!" the shade of the Druid Allanon had ordered Wren.It was clearly an impossible task.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Balloon Brothers
Cacoma Knight in Bizyland
Discovery: In the Steps of Columbus
The Aquatic Games
Apidya
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on May 17, 1992?
On May 17, 1992 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is May 17, 1992?
On May 17, 1992 the zodiac sign was Taurus.
Who was the US President on May 17, 1992?
On May 17, 1992 the US President was George H. W. Bush (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1992?
On May 17, 1992 the UK Prime Minister was Sir John Major (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 17, 1992?
On May 17, 1992 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on May 17, 1992?
On May 17, 1992 several famous people were born including, Maxime Huscenot.
Which famous people died on May 17, 1992?
Famous people died on May 17, 1992 include, Lawrence Welk, Warren Neal Boxer, Leonardo del Ferro [Keyser].
What was the number one song in May 17, 1992?
The number one song in the week of May 17, 1992 was Jump by Kris Kross in US and Please Don't Go by KWS in UK.
What were the top hits on May 17, 1992?
The top hits on May 17, 1992 were Jump by Kris Kross, My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It) by En Vogue, Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen in US and Please Don't Go by KWS, On A Ragga Tip by SL2, Deeply Dippy by Right Said Fred in UK.
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