What happened on Saturday May 23, 1992?

Here's what happened on May 23, 1992:

• Assassination of Giovanni Falcone by Mafia On May 23, 1992, Italy's most prominent anti-mafia judge Giovanni Falcone was killed in a devastating terrorist attack by the Corleonesi Mafia clan. A half-ton bomb was detonated near Capaci, Sicily, killing Falcone, his wife, and three bodyguards. This brutal assassination was a significant moment in the fight against organized crime in Italy, marking a turning point in Mafia prosecutions. Falcone's colleague Paolo Borsellino would be similarly assassinated less than two months later, highlighting the extreme violence of the Sicilian Mafia during this period.
• Sarajevo Bread Line Massacre Serbian irregulars killed at least 16 civilians waiting in a bread line in Sarajevo during the Bosnian War, demonstrating the brutal nature of the ethnic conflict in the former Yugoslavia.
• Political Change in Thailand In Thailand, Prime Minister Suchinda Kraprayoon agreed to resign, signaling a potential shift in the country's political landscape.
• US Intervention with Haitian Refugees President George H.W. Bush ordered the Coast Guard to intercept boats carrying Haitian refugees, reflecting the complex immigration policies of the early 1990s.
• Yankees Extra Inning Streak The New York Yankees played in their fourth consecutive extra inning game, showcasing the team's endurance and competitive spirit during the 1992 baseball season.

Events in 1992

May 23, 1992: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 23, 1992

Newspapers from May. 23, 1992

May 23, 1992 was a Saturday and it was the 144th day of the year 1992 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1992 can also be written as 5/23/1992 in the US and as 23/5/1992 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 1992 in May 1992 calendar

Famous people died on May 23, 1992:

• Giovanni Falcone

  Giovanni Falcone was a courageous Italian magistrate who fought against the Mafia and was tragically assassinated in a bomb attack in...

• Atahualpa Yupanqui

  Legendary Argentine folk musician who profoundly influenced Latin American music, known for his poetic songwriting and deep connection to...

• Francesca Morvillo
• Alfonso Quiñónez
• John Gates
• Antonio Montinaro

Famous people who died in 1992

Famous people who died on May 23rd

May 23, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1992 was Jump by Kris Kross, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. Kris Kross - Jump
2. En Vogue - My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)
3. Red Hot Chili Peppers - Under The Bridge
4. Joe Public - Live And Learn
5. Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody

May 23, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1992 was Please Don't Go by KWS, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. KWS - Please Don't Go
2. SL2 - On A Ragga Tip
3. Right Said Fred - Deeply Dippy
4. Curiosity - Hang On In There Baby
5. Marc Almond - The Days Of Pearly Spencer

May 23, 1992: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1992 was My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It) by En Vogue, according to the music chart for the week May 18th and May 24th.

1. En Vogue - My Lovin' (You're Never Gonna Get It)
2. Kris Kross - Jump
3. Jodeci - Come & Talk To Me
4. Tracie Spencer - Love Me
5. Lisa Stansfield - All Woman

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 23, 1992: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1992 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 23, 1992 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 May 23, 1992 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 12:45 am and setting at 12:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 16, 1992 while the next full moon would come on Jun 15, 1992.

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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 1992

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Someone born on May 23, 1992 is:

32 years 11 months old,

or 395 months and 20 days old,

or 1720 weeks and 3 days old,

or 12043 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1992?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1992?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 23, 1992.

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