What happened on Tuesday December 22, 1992?

Here's what happened on December 22, 1992:

• Discovery of the Archives of Terror Dr. Martín Almada uncovered the Archives of Terror in Asunción, Paraguay, revealing extensive documentation of Operation Condor—a systematic campaign of political repression involving secret kidnappings, torture, and killings conducted by security services across multiple South American countries during the 1970s and 1980s. These archives provided crucial evidence of state-sponsored human rights violations.
• Bush Pardons Iran-Contra Officials President George H. W. Bush issued pardons to six national security officials implicated in the Iran-Contra affair, including former Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger. These pardons effectively concluded the controversial investigation into the Reagan administration's covert arms sales to Iran and funding of Nicaraguan Contras.
• Libyan Arab Airlines Flight 1103 Mid-Air Collision A tragic aviation disaster occurred when a Boeing 727 operating as Libyan Arab Airlines Flight 1103 collided mid-air with a Libyan Air Force Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-23 near Tripoli International Airport, resulting in the deaths of 157 people. The incident highlights the severe risks of aerial navigation and potential military-civilian aircraft conflicts.
• Clinton Completes Cabinet Selection President-elect Bill Clinton finalized the composition of his inaugural cabinet, marking an important transition in American political leadership and setting the stage for his upcoming administration's policy directions.
• Marco van Basten Wins Ballon d'Or Dutch football striker Marco van Basten of AC Milan was awarded his third Ballon d'Or, defeating Barcelona's Hristo Stoichkov and Ajax's Dennis Bergkamp. This achievement solidified van Basten's status as one of the most exceptional footballers of his generation.
• Death of Lord Ted Willis Lord Ted Willis, a prominent British television dramatist and author who was born in 1914, passed away. Willis was known for his significant contributions to British television and literature during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1992

December 22, 1992: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 22, 1992

Newspapers from Dec. 22, 1992

December 22, 1992 was a Tuesday and it was the 357th day of the year 1992 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 22, 1992 can also be written as 12/22/1992 in the US and as 22/12/1992 in UK and Europe.

December 22, 1992 in December 1992 calendar

Famous people born on December 22, 1992:

• Moonbyul

  South Korean rapper, vocalist, and songwriter, known for her work with the popular K-pop group MAMAMOO.

• Mélanie Henique

Famous people born in 1992

Famous people born on December 22nd

Famous people died on December 22, 1992:

• Harry Bluestone

  English violinist and composer (b. 1907).

• Frederick William Franz

  American religious leader (b. 1893).

• Bolaji Badejo
• Armando Ossena
• Aura Buzescu
• Erik Lindén

Famous people who died in 1992

Famous people who died on December 22nd

December 22, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 22, 1992 was I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

1. Whitney Houston - I Will Always Love You
2. Wreckx-N-Effect - Rump Shaker
3. Shai - If I Ever Fall In Love
4. Boyz II Men - In The Still Of The Nite (I'll Remember)
5. PM Dawn - I'd Die Without You

December 22, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 22, 1992 was Heal The World by Michael Jackson, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

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 22, 1992: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 22, 1992 was I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 21st and December 27th.

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 (From "The Jacksons")
5. Portrait - Here We Go Again!

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 22nd is Capricorn.

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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 22, 1992: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 22, 1992 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 22, 1992 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 22, 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 22, 1992 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:59 am and setting at 04:23 pm.

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 22, 1992

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Someone born on December 22, 1992 is:

32 years 4 months old,

or 388 months and 1 day old,

or 1687 weeks and 1 day old,

or 11810 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 22, 1992?

There are 243 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 22, 1992?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 22, 1992.

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