What happened on Tuesday August 18, 1992?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1992:

• Iraqi No-Fly Zones Announced UK Prime Minister John Major announces the creation of Iraqi no-fly zones, a significant geopolitical decision in the aftermath of the Gulf War aimed at protecting Kurdish and Shiite populations.
• Larry Bird Retirement Announcement NBA basketball legend Larry Bird announces his retirement after a remarkable career, including winning an Olympic gold medal as a member of the iconic U.S. Dream Team.
• Death of John Sturges John Sturges, renowned American film director known for classic movies like 'The Great Escape' and 'The Magnificent Seven', passes away. He was a pivotal figure in Hollywood's golden era of epic films.
• Birth of Frances Bean Cobain Frances Bean Cobain is born to late Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain and singer/actress Courtney Love, marking a significant moment in rock music history.
• Wang Laboratories Bankruptcy Wang Laboratories, once a prominent computer technology company, files for bankruptcy, symbolizing the rapid technological changes and challenges in the early 1990s computer industry.
• Real Inspector Hound Opens in NYC Tom Stoppard's theatrical play 'Real Inspector Hound' opens at the Criterion Theater in New York City, running for 61 performances and showcasing the playwright's innovative meta-theatrical style.

Events in 1992

August 18, 1992: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1992

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1992

August 18, 1992 was a Tuesday and it was the 231st day of the year 1992 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1992 can also be written as 8/18/1992 in the US and as 18/8/1992 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1992 in August 1992 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1992:

• Elizabeth Beisel

  Elizabeth Beisel is an accomplished American Olympic swimmer who represented the United States in multiple Olympic Games, winning a silver...

• Frances Cobain

  Daughter of legendary musicians Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love, Frances Cobain was born into rock music royalty and lost her father at a very...

Famous people born in 1992

Famous people born on August 18th

Famous people died on August 18, 1992:

• Christopher McCandless

  American adventurer whose life story inspired the book and film 'Into the Wild'.

• John Sturges
• Gaetano Zappalà

Famous people who died in 1992

Famous people who died on August 18th

August 18, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1992 was End Of The Road by Boyz II Men, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Boyz II Men - End Of The Road
2. TLC - Baby-Baby-Baby
3. Madonna - This Used To Be My Playground
4. Guns N' Roses - November Rain
5. Sir Mix-A-Lot - Baby Got Back

August 18, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1992 was Rhythm Is A Dancer by Snap!, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Snap! - Rhythm Is A Dancer
2. Jimmy Nail - Ain't No Doubt
3. Billy Ray Cyrus - Achy Breaky Heart
4. Freddie Mercury & Montserrat Caballe - Barcelona
5. Luther Vandross & Janet Jackson - The Best Things In Life Are Free

August 18, 1992: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 1992 was End Of The Road (From "Boomerang") by Boyz II Men, according to the music chart for the week August 17th and August 23rd.

1. Boyz II Men - End Of The Road (From "Boomerang")
2. TLC - Baby-Baby-Baby
3. Kris Kross - Warm It Up
4. Babyface (Featuring Toni Braxton) - Give U My Heart (From "Boomerang")
5. Michael Jackson - Jam

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th 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 18, 1992: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1992 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1992 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1992 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 09:51 pm and setting at 12:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 13, 1992 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 1992.

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Your place in the Universe on August 18, 1992

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Someone born on August 18, 1992 is:

32 years 8 months old,

or 392 months and 5 days old,

or 1705 weeks and 1 day old,

or 11936 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1992?

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1992?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 18, 1992.

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