1992, January 1st ยท Egypt ยท Warfare ยท United Nations ยท Boutros Boutros-Ghali
General Secretary
Appointed GeneralSecretary of the United Nations
1992, January 2nd ยท Russia ยท Russia ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Price Liberalization Begins
Price controls are largely lifted as Yeltsin's government begins rapid market liberalization.
1992, January 2nd ยท Serbia ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Slobodan Milosevic
Vance Plan Ceasefire
Accepts the ceasefire framework intended to halt fighting in Croatia.
1992, January 2nd ยท United States of America ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Cyrus Vance
Vance Plan Ceasefire
Brokers a ceasefire plan for Croatia under United Nations supervision.
1992, January 6th ยท Egypt ยท New York ยท Government ยท United Nations ยท Boutros Boutros-Ghali
UN Security Council Resolution 726
Boutros-Ghali serves as Secretary-General as Resolution 726 condemns further deportations of Palestinian civilians and demands their return.
1992, January 6th ยท Georgia ยท Armenia ยท Government ยท Government of Georgia ยท Zviad Gamsakhurdia
Exile of Zviad Gamsakhurdia
Escapes to Armenia after the collapse of his Government
1992, January 9th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Assembly of the Serb People
The Assembly of the Serb People proclaim the Republic of the Serb People of Bosnia and Herzegovina, declaring it part of Yugoslavia
1992, January 9th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Bosnian Serb Assembly proclaims the Republic of the Serb people of Bosnia and Herzegovina
1992, January 9th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Republic of the Serbian People of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Assembly of the Serb People proclaim the Republic of the Serb People of Bosnia and Herzegovina, declaring it part of Yugoslavia
1992, January 9th ยท Poland ยท Arecibo ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Aleksander Wolszczan
First Confirmed Exoplanet System
Publishes evidence for planets orbiting pulsar PSR B1257+12.
1992, January 9th ยท Poland ยท Arecibo ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Aleksander Wolszczan
Pulsar Planet Discovery
Reports the first confirmed planetary system beyond the Solar System.
1992, January 10th ยท Great Britain ยท Whitehall ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Bombing of Whitehall
A 5 pound bomb explodes in Whitehall
1992, January 10th ยท Jordan ยท Amman ยท Warfare ยท Yom Kippur War ยท Zaid ibn Shaker
Constitutional Reform
ibn Shaker participates in constitutional reform connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
1992, January 11th ยท Great Britain ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Music ยท Miki Berenyi
For Love EP
Lush reach the UK Top Forty with the For Love EP during the band's early alternative-rock success.
1992, January 12th ยท Mali ยท Mali ยท Government ยท Government of Mali ยท Amadou Toumani Toure
Constitutional Referendum
Toure oversees a referendum approving the constitution of Mali's Third Republic.
1992, January 14th ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Lou Reed
Magic and Loss
Releases Magic and Loss, an album shaped by bereavement, illness and mortality.
1992, January 16th ยท El Salvador ยท Chapultepec ยท Government ยท Republic of El Salvador ยท Alfredo Cristiani
Peace Accords Signed
Cristiani signs peace accords ending the Salvadoran Civil War
1992, January 16th ยท Georgia ยท Georgia ยท Government ยท Government of Georgia ยท Zviad Gamsakhurdia
Provisional Government
Proclaims a civil war against the Provisional Government
1992, January 16th ยท Georgia ยท Georgia ยท Government ยท Government of Georgia ยท Zviad Gamsakhurdia
Reballion of Rebels in Georgia
Proclaims a civil war against the Provisional Government
1992, January 16th ยท Georgia ยท Georgia ยท Warfare ยท Military ยท Zviad Gamsakhurdia
Provisional Government
Proclaims a civil war against the Provisional Government
1992, January 16th ยท Georgia ยท Georgia ยท Warfare ยท Military ยท Zviad Gamsakhurdia
Reballion of Rebels in Georgia
Proclaims a civil war against the Provisional Government
1992, January 17th ยท Algeria ยท Warfare ยท Civil War ยท Benjedid Chadli
Declaration of War
More than 160,000 people are killed between 17 January 1992 and June 2002
1992, January 19th ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท John Winston Lennon
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
John Lennon is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the ninth annual induction dinner, Paul McCartney is his presenter, and Yoko Ono accepts the award on behalf of her late husband
1992, January 19th ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Paul McCartney
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
John Lennon is inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at the ninth annual induction dinner, Paul McCartney is his presenter, and Yoko Ono accepts the award on behalf of her late husband
1992, January 20th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Michael Heseltine
Local Government Bill
Takes part in Commons proceedings on the Local Government Bill.
1992, January 20th ยท Israel ยท Jerusalem ยท Government ยท Government of Israel ยท Yitzhak Shamir
Dismissal
The Government collapses after the right resigns over plans for Palestinian self-rule
1992, January 20th ยท Israel ยท Jerusalem ยท Government ยท Government of Israel ยท Yitzhak Shamir
Rule of Palestine
The Government collapses after the right resigns over plans for Palestinian self-rule
1992, January 22nd ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Michael Heseltine
Environment Business Forum
Addresses Commons questions concerning the Environment Business Forum.
1992, January 22nd ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Michael Heseltine
European Regional Development Funds
Addresses Commons questions concerning European Regional Development Fund support.
1992, January 29th ยท Russia ยท Moscow ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Free Trade Decree
Signs a decree expanding freedom of domestic trade as part of the transition to a market economy.
1992, January 29th ยท Russia ยท Moscow ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Russian CIS Membership Confirmed
The Russian legislature confirms Russia's participation in the Commonwealth of Independent States.
1992, January 29th ยท United States of America ยท Warfare ยท Nuclear ยท George Walker Bush
Nuclear Power
Bush an Yeltsin cap the first day of their Washington summit by announcing their countries had agreed to slash their long-range nuclear arsenals by two-thirds
1992, January ยท Russia ยท Moscow ยท Politics ยท Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU) ยท Evgeny Maksimovich Primakov
Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU)
Appointed Head of the Main Intelligence Directorate (GRU), GRU
1992, January ยท Slovenia ยท Ljubljana ยท Government ยท Government of Slovenia ยท Milan Kucan
Independence of Slovenia
The EC recognizes Slovenia
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1992, February 1st ยท Russia ยท Camp David ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Camp David Declaration on New Relationship
Joins George H. W. Bush in declaring that Russia and the United States no longer regard each other as potential adversaries.
1992, February 1st ยท Russia ยท Camp David ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Camp David Summit with George H. W. Bush
Meets President George H. W. Bush at Camp David to discuss the post-Cold War relationship and strategic arms.
1992, February 1st ยท Russia ยท Camp David ยท Warfare ยท Nuclear ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Strategic Arms Reduction Commitment
Agrees with George H. W. Bush on major strategic nuclear reductions and a new post-Cold War relationship.
1992, February 4th ยท Venezuela ยท Caracas ยท Government ยท Government of Venezuela ยท Carlos Andres Perez
Military Coup Attempt
Military officers led by Hugo Chavez attempted unsuccessfully to overthrow President Carlos Andres Perez.
1992, February 5th ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Liberal-Democratic Party ยท Paddy Ashdown
Scandal
Admits affair with secretary
1992, February 7th ยท Belgium ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Philippe M.P.J. Maystadt
Belgian Monetary Union Signature
Supports convergence rules leading toward the common European currency.
1992, February 7th ยท Belgium ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Philippe M.P.J. Maystadt
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Belgium as Finance Minister.
1992, February 7th ยท Belgium ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Mark Maria Frans Eyskens
Belgian Treaty Signature
Confirms Belgian support for deeper political and monetary integration.
1992, February 7th ยท Belgium ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Mark Maria Frans Eyskens
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Belgium as Foreign Minister.
1992, February 7th ยท Denmark ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Danish Treaty Signature
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Denmark alongside Foreign Minister Uffe Ellemann-Jensen.
1992, February 7th ยท Denmark ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Maastricht Economic Signature
Signs the economic and monetary commitments contained in the Treaty on European Union as Denmark's Minister for Economic Affairs.
1992, February 7th ยท Denmark ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Denmark as Minister for Economic Affairs.
1992, February 7th ยท Denmark ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Uffe Ellemann-Jensen
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Denmark alongside Economic Affairs Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen.
1992, February 7th ยท France ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Roland Dumas
French Treaty Signature
Confirms French participation in the new European Union framework.
1992, February 7th ยท France ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Roland Dumas
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for France as Foreign Minister.
1992, February 7th ยท France ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Pierre Beregovoy
French Monetary Union Signature
Supports the timetable and convergence provisions for monetary union.
1992, February 7th ยท France ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Pierre Beregovoy
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for France as Minister of Economy and Finance.
1992, February 7th ยท France ยท Paris ยท Government ยท Government of France ยท Francois Mitterand
Treaty of Co-operation
Yeltsin and French President Francois Mitterrand sign a cooperation Treaty in Paris
1992, February 7th ยท Germany ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Theodor Waigel
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Germany as Federal Finance Minister.
1992, February 7th ยท Germany ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Hans-Dietrich Genscher
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Germany as Federal Foreign Minister.
1992, February 7th ยท Great Britain ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Norman Stewart Hughson Lamont
British Finance Signature
Represents Britain while preserving the single-currency opt-out.
1992, February 7th ยท Great Britain ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Francis Maude
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Great Britain as Financial Secretary to the Treasury.
1992, February 7th ยท Great Britain ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Douglas Richard Hurd
British Treaty Signature
Confirms the negotiated British position including treaty opt-outs.
1992, February 7th ยท Great Britain ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Douglas Richard Hurd
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Great Britain as Foreign Secretary.
1992, February 7th ยท Great Britain ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Major
Brexit
Signs the Maastricht Treaty, deepening Conservative divisions over Europe.
1992, February 7th ยท Greece ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Antonis Samaras
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Greece as Foreign Minister.
1992, February 7th ยท Greece ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Efthymios Christodoulou
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Greece as Minister of National Economy.
1992, February 7th ยท Ireland ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Bertie Ahern
Irish Treaty Signature
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Ireland as Minister for Finance alongside Gerry Collins.
1992, February 7th ยท Ireland ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Bertie Ahern
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Ireland as Minister for Finance.
1992, February 7th ยท Ireland ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Gerry Collins
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Ireland as Minister for Foreign Affairs.
1992, February 7th ยท Italy ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Gianni De Michelis
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Italy as Foreign Minister.
1992, February 7th ยท Italy ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Guido Carli
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Italy as Treasury Minister.
1992, February 7th ยท Luxembourg ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Jean-Claude Juncker
Luxembourg Monetary Union Signature
Supports convergence requirements and the planned common European currency.
1992, February 7th ยท Luxembourg ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Jean-Claude Juncker
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Luxembourg as Finance Minister.
1992, February 7th ยท Luxembourg ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Jacques Poos
Luxembourg Treaty Signature
Supports the creation of the Union's political and institutional structure.
1992, February 7th ยท Luxembourg ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Jacques Poos
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Luxembourg as Foreign Minister.
1992, February 7th ยท Netherlands ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Wim Kok
Economic and Monetary Union Signature
Commits the Netherlands to the treaty's monetary-union framework.
1992, February 7th ยท Netherlands ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Wim Kok
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for the Netherlands as Finance Minister.
1992, February 7th ยท Netherlands ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Hans van den Broek
Treaty Signature
Participates in the formal Maastricht ceremony completing the negotiated treaty.
1992, February 7th ยท Netherlands ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Hans van den Broek
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for the Netherlands as Foreign Minister.
1992, February 7th ยท Portugal ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Jorge Braga de Macedo
Treaty of Maastricht
Braga de Macedo completes Portugal's treaty delegation by signing the Maastricht settlement as Finance Minister.
1992, February 7th ยท Portugal ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Joao de Deus Pinheiro
Treaty of Maastricht
Pinheiro signs at Maastricht on Portugal's behalf, endorsing the new Union treaty as Foreign Minister.
1992, February 7th ยท Russia ยท Paris ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Franco-Russian Cooperation Treaty
Signs a bilateral cooperation treaty with French President Franรงois Mitterrand.
1992, February 7th ยท Spain ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Francisco Fernandez Ordonez
Treaty of Maastricht
Fernandez Ordonez adds Spain's signature to the Maastricht Treaty as the government's senior foreign-policy representative.
1992, February 7th ยท Spain ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Carlos Solchaga
Spanish Monetary Union Signature
Supports monetary convergence and greater economic cohesion within Europe.
1992, February 7th ยท Spain ยท Maastricht ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Carlos Solchaga
Treaty of Maastricht
Signs the Treaty on European Union for Spain as Minister of Economy and Finance.
1992, February 8th ยท Great Britain ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Music ยท Miki Berenyi
Spooky Top Ten Album
Lush's Spooky reaches number seven on the UK albums chart.
1992, February 8th ยท Great Britain ยท Jupiter ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Richard Marsden
Ulysses Jupiter Gravity Assist
Oversees the Ulysses Jupiter gravity assist that redirects the spacecraft into a high-inclination solar orbit needed to measure the solar wind over the Sun's poles.
1992, February 8th ยท United States of America ยท Jupiter ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Edward J. Smith
Ulysses Io Plasma Torus Crossing
Ulysses traverses the Io plasma torus and measures its charged-particle environment.
1992, February 8th ยท United States of America ยท Jupiter ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Edward J. Smith
Ulysses Jupiter Flyby
Ulysses flies past Jupiter while studying the planet's magnetosphere and surrounding plasma.
1992, February 10th ยท United States of America ยท Sport ยท Boxing ยท Mike Tyson
Trial
Tyson is convicted and imprisoned
1992, February 11th ยท Ireland ยท Dublin ยท Government ยท Government of Ireland ยท Albert Reynolds
Taoiseach of Ireland
Succeeds Charles Haughey as Taoiseach.
1992, February 12th ยท United States of America ยท Government ยท Democratic Party Government ยท William Jefferson Bill Clinton
Government
Admits he avoided the Vietnam war draft
1992, February 16th ยท Italy ยท Government ยท Government of Italy ยท Oscar Luigi Scalfaro
Election
Calls elections to be held on April 21 after Maccanico is unable to form a Government
1992, February 21st ยท Egypt ยท New York ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Boutros Boutros-Ghali
UNPROFOR Authorized
Supports deployment of a United Nations protection force in former Yugoslavia.
1992, February 21st ยท Serbia ยท New York ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Slobodan Milosevic
UNPROFOR Authorized
Faces international peacekeeping deployment amid the Yugoslav conflicts.
1992, February 25th ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท John Winston Lennon
Grammy Award
John Lennon is given the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 34th Annual Grammy Awards
1992, February 28th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Constitution of Serbia
The constitution of the Serb Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina is adopted and declared that the states territory includes Serb autonomous regions, municipalities, and other Serbian ethnic entities in Bosnia and Herzegovina
1992, February 28th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Republic of the Serbian People of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The assembly adopted the Constitution of the Serbian Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina including districts, municipalities, and regions where Serbs are the majority and a minority because of persecution during World War II
1992, February 28th ยท Iraq ยท Warfare ยท Gulf War, 1st ยท Saddam Hussein
Peace
Agrees a provisional cease-fire with the Allies
1992, February 28th ยท Kampuchea ยท Phnom Penh ยท Government ยท State of Cambodia ยท Hun Sen
UNTAC Period
Hun Sen continues as Prime Minister during the United Nations transition
1992, February ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Alija Izetbegovic
Constitution of Bosnia
The referendum is boycotted by Serbs, who regard it as an unconstitutional move, but achieves a 99.4% vote in favour on a 67% turnout (which almost entirely constituted of the Bosniak and Croat communities)
1992, February ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Alija Izetbegovic
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The referendum is boycotted by Serbs, who regard it as an unconstitutional move, but achieves a 99.4% vote in favour on a 67% turnout (which almost entirely constituted of the Bosniak and Croat communities).
1992, February ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Alija Izetbegovic
Referendum
The referendum is boycotted by Serbs, who regard it as an unconstitutional move, but achieves a 99.4% vote in favour on a 67% turnout (which almost entirely constituted of the Bosniak and Croat communities).
1992, February ยท Ireland ยท Government ยท Fianna Fail Party ยท Albert Reynolds
Prime Minister of Ireland
Appointed Prime Minister of Ireland
1992, February ยท Ireland ยท Politics ยท Fianna Fail Party ยท Albert Reynolds
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Fianna Fail Party
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1992, March 1st ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
A referendum on the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina from Yugoslavia is held, many Serbs boycot the referendum while Bosniaks and Croats and pro-secession Serbs vote, 64% of eligible voters vote 98% in favor of independence
1992, March 1st ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Referendum
A referendum on the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina from Yugoslavia is held, many Serbs boycot the referendum while Bosniaks and Croats and pro-secession Serbs vote, 64% of eligible voters vote 98% in favor of independence
1992, March 1st ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Rule of Bosnia and Herzegovina
A referendum on the independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina from Yugoslavia is held, many Serbs boycot the referendum while Bosniaks and Croats and pro-secession Serbs vote, 64% of eligible voters vote 98% in favor of independence
1992, March 1st ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Alija Izetbegovic
Bosnian Independence Referendum
Bosniaks and Croats vote for independence in a Serb-boycotted referendum.
1992, March 1st ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Radovan Karadzic
Bosnian Independence Referendum
Rejects the referendum and promotes a separate Bosnian Serb political structure.
1992, March 1st ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Alija Izetbegovic
Bosnian Independence Referendum
Supports independence after voters approve separation from Yugoslavia.
1992, March 1st ยท Saudi Arabia ยท Riyadh ยท Government ยท Government of Saudi Arabia ยท Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Basic Law of Governance
Supports implementation of the kingdom's new governance framework.
1992, March 1st ยท Saudi Arabia ยท Riyadh ยท Government ยท Government of Saudi Arabia ยท Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Consultative Council Law
Supports development of the reorganized national consultative body.
1992, March 1st ยท Saudi Arabia ยท Riyadh ยท Government ยท Government of Saudi Arabia ยท Nayef bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Provinces Law
Supports implementation of the new provincial administrative framework.
1992, March 1st ยท Saudi Arabia ยท Riyadh ยท Government ยท Government of Saudi Arabia ยท Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Basic Law of Governance
Issues the Basic Law defining central principles of Saudi governance.
1992, March 1st ยท Saudi Arabia ยท Riyadh ยท Government ยท Government of Saudi Arabia ยท Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Consultative Council Law
Issues the law reorganizing the Consultative Council.
1992, March 1st ยท Saudi Arabia ยท Riyadh ยท Government ยท Government of Saudi Arabia ยท Fahd bin Abdulaziz Al Saud
Provinces Law
Issues the law defining administration of Saudi provinces.
1992, March 3rd ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Government ยท Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Radovan Karadzic
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Izetbegovic announces the Bosnia's independence
1992, March 3rd ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Sarajevo ยท Government ยท Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Alija Izetbegovic
President Takes Office
Alija Izetbegovic becomes President of the Presidency after independence preparations
1992, March 3rd ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Sarajevo ยท Government ยท Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Jure Pelivan
Prime Minister Takes Office
Jure Pelivan becomes Prime Minister of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina
1992, March 3rd ยท Denmark ยท Copenhagen ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Hans Engell
Constitutional Review of Maastricht Treaty
The Justice Ministry completes a constitutional review of Denmark's accession to the Maastricht Treaty and the transfer of powers involved.
1992, March 6th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Bosnian Parliament promulgates the results of the referendum, proclaiming the republic's independence from Yugoslavia
1992, March 6th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Referendum
The Bosnian Parliament promulgates the results of the referendum, proclaiming the republic's independence from Yugoslavia
1992, March 9th ยท Israel ยท Tel Aviv ยท Politics ยท Likud ยท Menachem Begin
Death of Menachem Begin
Death of Menachem Begin
1992, March 11th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Election
Announces the date of the general election
1992, March 12th ยท Germany ยท Germany ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Helmut Dietl
Schtonk!
Directs Schtonk!, a satire on the Hitler diaries scandal.
1992, March 15th ยท Kampuchea ยท Kampuchea ยท Government ยท Khmer Rouge ยท Pol Pot
UNTAC Deployment
UN peacekeepers deploy as Khmer Rouge obstruct operations
1992, March 18th ยท Portugal ยท Lisbon ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Jose Cutileiro
Lisbon Agreement
Drafts a cantonal peace plan for Bosnia.
1992, March 22nd ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Republika Srpska
The Serb Parliament proclaims the "Serb Republic" (Republika Srpska)
1992, March 22nd ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Serb Autonomous Regions
The Serb Parliament proclaims the "Serb Republic" (Republika Srpska)
1992, March 22nd ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Serb Republic
The Serb Parliament proclaims the "Serb Republic" (Republika Srpska)
1992, March 24th ยท Belgium ยท Kennedy Space Center ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Dirk Frimout
First Belgian in Space
Launches aboard Atlantis as the first Belgian astronaut.
1992, March 24th ยท Belgium ยท Kennedy Space Center ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Dirk Frimout
STS-45 Mission
Conducts atmospheric and Earth-observation experiments during the ATLAS-1 mission.
1992, March 25th ยท Russia ยท Kazakhstan ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Sergei Konstantinovich Krikalev
Extended Mir Mission Completed
Returns to Earth after remaining aboard Mir through two consecutive expeditions while the Soviet Union dissolved and Russia emerged.
1992, March 31st ยท Libya ยท New York ยท Government ยท Government of Libya ยท Muammar Gaddafi
United Nations Resolution 748 Sanctions
The Security Council imposes sanctions after Libya refuses to surrender the Lockerbie suspects.
1992, March 31st ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Bruce Springsteen
Human Touch
Releases Human Touch, one of two albums issued on the same day after the E Street Band period pauses.
1992, March 31st ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Bruce Springsteen
Lucky Town
Releases Lucky Town, a more spontaneous companion album to Human Touch.
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1992, April 5th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Alija Izetbegovic
Siege of Sarajevo
Sarajevo is encircled by Bosnian Serb forces.
1992, April 5th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Radovan Karadzic
Siege of Sarajevo Begins
Directs Bosnian Serb political policy during the siege's opening.
1992, April 5th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Alija Izetbegovic
Siege of Sarajevo Begins
Leads the Bosnian government as Sarajevo comes under siege.
1992, April 5th ยท Serbia ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Slobodan Milosevic
Siege of Sarajevo
Sarajevo is besieged by the Army of Republika Srpska from 5 April 1992 to 29 February 1996 (1,425 days) during the Bosnian War
1992, April 5th ยท Serbia ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Slobodan Milosevic
Siege of Sarajevo
When Bosnia and Herzegovina declared independence from Yugoslavia after the Bosnian independence referendum the Bosnian Serbs encircle Sarajevo with a force of 13,000
1992, April 5th ยท Serbia ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Radovan Karadzic
Siege of Sarajevo
Fought during the Bosnian War between poorly equipped defending forces of the Bosnian Government, who had declared independence from Yugoslavia, and the Yugoslav Peoples Army (JNA) and Bosnian Serb forces (Army of Republika Srpska) (VRS)
1992, April 5th ยท Serbia ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Radovan Karadzic
Siege of Sarajevo
It is estimated that of the more than 12,000 people who were killed and 50,000 who were wounded during the siege, 85% were civilians, because of killing and forced migration, by 1995 the population decreased to 334,663 - 64% of the prewar population.
1992, April 5th ยท Serbia ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Radovan Karadzic
Siege of Sarajevo
The Siege of Sarajevo becomes the longest siege in the history of modern warfare, conducted by the Serb forces of self-proclaimed Republika Srpska and Yugoslav Peoples Army, lasting from April 5, 1992 to February 29, 1996.
1992, April 6th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia is recognized by the United Nations as an independent state
1992, April 6th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The republic's independence is recognized by the European Community
1992, April 6th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Rule of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia is recognized by the United Nations as an independent state
1992, April 6th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Alija Izetbegovic
International Recognition of Bosnia
Leads Bosnia and Herzegovina as international recognition is announced.
1992, April 6th ยท Democratic Republic of the Congo ยท Kinshasa ยท Government ยท Government of the Congo ยท Etienne Tshisekedi
Sovereign National Conference Reopens
The national conference resumes and asserts authority over the political transition.
1992, April 6th ยท Kampuchea ยท Phnom Penh ยท Government ยท State of Cambodia ยท Heng Samrin
Presidency Ends
Heng Samrin's head of state role ends as Chea Sim takes over
1992, April 6th ยท Kampuchea ยท Phnom Penh ยท Government ยท State of Cambodia ยท Chea Sim
Appointed President
Chea Sim becomes President of the Council of State after Heng Samrin
1992, April 6th ยท Serbia ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Slobodan Milosevic
International Recognition of Bosnia
Faces widening conflict after Bosnia and Herzegovina gains recognition.
1992, April 7th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Banja Luka ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Republic of the Serbian People of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Serbs' assembly in session in Banja Luka declared a severance of governmental ties with Bosnia and Herzegovina
1992, April 7th ยท Kampuchea ยท Phnom Penh ยท Government ยท State of Cambodia ยท Chea Sim
Head of State Role
Chea Sim serves as head of state during the transitional period
1992, April 7th ยท Serbia ยท Pale ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Radovan Karadzic
1992, April 9th ยท Albania ยท Tirana ยท Government ยท Republic of Albania ยท Sali Berisha
President Appointed
Appointed President of Albania after Democratic Party victory
1992, April 9th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Election
The Government majority is cut to 21. Conservatives 336, Labour 271, Liberal democrats 20 & others 24
1992, April 9th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Trident
Major's election victory maintains Government commitment to bringing Trident into service
1992, April 9th ยท Great Britain ยท East Surrey ยท Politics ยท Conservative Party ยท Geoffrey Howe
House of Commons Service Ends
Ends his House of Commons career after representing Bebington, Reigate and East Surrey during separate periods between 1964 and 1992.
1992, April 9th ยท Great Britain ยท Blaby ยท Politics ยท Conservative Party ยท Nigel Lawson
House of Commons Service Ends
Ends his service in the House of Commons after representing Blaby continuously from February 1974 through the 1992 general election.
1992, April 9th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Politics ยท Conservative Party ยท Edward Richard George Heath
Father of the House
Becomes Father of the House as the longest continuously serving MP.
1992, April 9th ยท Great Britain ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Conservative Party ยท John Major
Election
Wins a Conservative majority in the general election.
1992, April 9th ยท Great Britain ยท Dunfermline ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท James Gordon Brown
General Election Re-election
Brown is re-elected for Dunfermline East after Labour's fourth consecutive defeat.
1992, April 10th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Michael Heseltine
Appointment
Appointed President of the Board of Trade and Secretary of State for Trade and Industry.
1992, April 11th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Norman Fowler
Chairman
Appointed Chairman of the Conservative Party
1992, April 11th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Michael Portillo
Chief Secretary
Appointed Chief Secretary of the Treasury
1992, April 11th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Kenneth Clark
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary
1992, April 11th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Kenneth Clarke
Home Secretary of Great Britain
Appointed Home Secretary
1992, April 11th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท William Waldegrave
Minister of Duchy of Lancaster
Appointed Minister of the Duchy of Lancaster
1992, April 11th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Patten
Secretary of State for Employment
Appointed Minister of Employment
1992, April 11th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท David Mellor
Minister of National Heritage
Appointed Minister of National Heritage
1992, April 11th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Peter Lilley
Minister of Social Security
Appointed Minister of Social Security
1992, April 11th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John MacGregor
Minister of Transport
Appointed Minister of the Transport
1992, April 11th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Malcolm Rifkind
Secretary of State for Defence
Appointed Minister of Defence
1992, April 11th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Gillian Shephard
Secretary of State for Employment
Appointed Minister of Employment
1992, April 11th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Virginia Bottomley
Secretary of State for Health
Appointed Minister of Health
1992, April 11th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Patrick Mayhew
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Appointed Minister of Northern Ireland
1992, April 11th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Ian Lang
Secretary of State for Scotland
Appointed Secretary of State for Scotland
1992, April 11th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท David Hunt
Secretary of State for Wales
Appointed Secretary of State for Wales
1992, April 11th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Michael Howard
Secretary of State for the Environment
Appointed Secretary of State for the Environment
1992, April 11th ยท Mali ยท Bamako ยท Government ยท Government of Mali ยท Amadou Toumani Toure
National Pact
The transitional government signs a national pact with northern armed movements.
1992, April 12th ยท Iraq ยท Warfare ยท Gulf War, 1st ยท Saddam Hussein
Peace
Agrees to a United Nations peace keeping force. Agrees reparations, destruction of chemical, nuclear & biological weapons. Agrees cease-fire with the Allies, abandons claims to Iraq
1992, April 16th ยท Afghanistan ยท Kabul ยท Government ยท Government of Afghanistan ยท Mohammad Najibullah
Resignation of Mohammad Najibullah
Najibullah announces his resignation as government authority collapses and opposition forces approach Kabul.
1992, April 23rd ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Politics ยท Conservative Party ยท Edward Richard George Heath
Order of the Garter
Is appointed a Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter.
1992, April 23rd ยท Myanmar ยท Rangoon ยท Government ยท State Law and Order Restoration Council ยท Than Shwe
Head of State Takes Office
Than Shwe becomes chairman of SLORC and head of state
1992, April 23rd ยท Myanmar ยท Rangoon ยท Government ยท State Law and Order Restoration Council ยท Saw Maung
Removed from Power
Saw Maung is removed by senior military leaders
1992, April 23rd ยท Myanmar ยท Rangoon ยท Government ยท State Law and Order Restoration Council ยท Than Shwe
Prime Minister Takes Office
Than Shwe becomes Prime Minister after Saw Maung's removal
1992, April 23rd ยท United States of America ยท American Physical Society Meeting ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท George Field Smoot
COBE
Smoot announces COBE detection of tiny microwave background temperature fluctuations
1992, April 23rd ยท United States of America ยท NASA Goddard Space Flight Center ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท John Cromwell Mather
COBE
Mather helps present COBE results confirming the blackbody spectrum and anisotropy evidence
1992, April 26th ยท Mali ยท Mali ยท Government ยท Government of Mali ยท Alpha Oumar Konare
Presidential Election Victory
Konare wins the presidential runoff concluding Mali's transition to elected civilian government.
1992, April 28th ยท Afghanistan ยท Kabul ยท Government ยท Government of Afghanistan ยท Sibghatullah Mojaddedi
Head of State
Mojaddedi becomes interim head of the Islamic State of Afghanistan after the communist government collapses.
1992, April 28th ยท Italy ยท Government ยท Government of Italy ยท Giovanni Spadolini
President of Italy
Appointed President of Italy, acting
1992, April 29th ยท Sierra Leone ยท Freetown ยท Government ยท Government of Sierra Leone ยท Joseph Momoh
Military Coup
Junior officers overthrow Joseph Momoh after military failures against the RUF
1992, April 29th ยท Sierra Leone ยท Freetown ยท Government ยท National Provisional Ruling Council ยท Valentine Strasser
NPRC Takes Power
Valentine Strasser becomes head of the National Provisional Ruling Council
1992, April 30th ยท Sierra Leone ยท Freetown ยท Government ยท National Provisional Defence Council ยท James Yayah Kanu
NPDC Chairman Appointed
Briefly chairs the National Provisional Defence Council after the coup
1992, April ยท Great Britain ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Music ยท Joe Cocker
Night Calls Album
Night Calls enters the UK albums chart and becomes one of his stronger later British chart releases.
1992, April ยท Great Britain ยท Huntingdon ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Huntingdon, majority 36,230
Returns to the West Bank and becomes active in Fatah politics after the First Intifada.
1992, April ยท Slovenia ยท Government ยท Government of Slovenia ยท Janez Drnovsek
Prime Minister of Slovenia
Appointed Prime Minister of Slovenia, 1st term
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1992, May 1st ยท Sierra Leone ยท Freetown ยท Government ยท National Provisional Ruling Council ยท Valentine Strasser
NPRC Chairman Appointed
Becomes chairman of the National Provisional Ruling Council
1992, May 2nd ยท Iceland ยท Porto ยท Government ยท Government of Iceland ยท David Oddsson
EEA Agreement Signed
Iceland signs the European Economic Area Agreement, creating the framework for participation in the European single market without joining the European Union.
1992, May 2nd ยท Serbia ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Slobodan Milosevic
Siege of Sarajevo
A total of 13,952 people are killed during the siege, including 5,434 civilians
1992, May 2nd ยท Serbia ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Slobodan Milosevic
Siege of Sarajevo
Serbs blockade Sarajevo
1992, May 2nd ยท Serbia ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Ratko Mladic
Siege of Sarajevo
One month after the Bosnian Republics declaration of independence, Mladic and his generals, acting under orders from Belgrade, blockade the city of Sarajevo
1992, May 6th ยท France ยท Lisbon ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Arsene Wenger
Monaco European Cup Winners Cup Final
Wenger led Monaco into the 1992 European Cup Winners Cup final, where Werder Bremen won 2-0 and denied the French club a continental trophy.
1992, May 6th ยท Sierra Leone ยท Freetown ยท Government ยท National Provisional Ruling Council ยท Valentine Strasser
Head of State Appointed
Assumes the title Head of State under the NPRC military government
1992, May 6th ยท Sierra Leone ยท Freetown ยท Government ยท National Provisional Ruling Council ยท Valentine Strasser
Military Government Formed
Leads the NPRC government after Joseph Momoh is overthrown
1992, May 9th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Sport ยท Football ยท John Byrne
Byrne Leads Sunderland at Wembley
Byrne leads Sunderland's forward line in the FA Cup final against Liverpool, although the Second Division challengers lose 2โ0.
1992, May 9th ยท Serbia ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Ratko Mladic
Siege of Sarajevo
Assumes the post of Chief of Staff/Deputy Commander of the Second Military District Headquarters of the JNA in Sarajevo
1992, May 10th ยท Serbia ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Ratko Mladic
Siege of Sarajevo
Mladic assumes the command of the Second Military District Headquarters of the JNA
1992, May 12th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Banja Luka ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Ratko Mladic
Army of Republika Srpska Established
Takes command of the newly established Army of Republika Srpska.
1992, May 12th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Banja Luka ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Radovan Karadzic
Army of Republika Srpska Established
Provides political leadership as the Bosnian Serb army is established.
1992, May 12th ยท Serbia ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Ratko Mladic
Siege of Sarajevo
Commands Bosnian Serb forces during the siege.
1992, May 12th ยท Serbia ยท Sarajevo ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Ratko Mladic
Siege of Sarajevo
Mladic is appointed Commander of the Main Staff of the VRS, a position he holds until December 1996
1992, May 13th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Pale ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Constitution of Serbia
Assumes de jure powers, as described in the constitution of the Bosnian Serb administration, includes commanding the army of the Bosnian Serb administration in times of war and peace
1992, May 13th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Pale ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Republic of the Serbian People of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Karadzic becomes President of the Bosnian Serb administration in Pale after the breakup of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia. Assumes de jure powers, as described in the constitution of the Bosnian Serb administration, includes commanding the army of the Bosnian Serb administration in times of war and peace
1992, May 13th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Michael Heseltine
Takeover Policy
Answers a parliamentary question concerning company takeovers.
1992, May 13th ยท Netherlands ยท Amsterdam ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Louis van Gaal
UEFA Cup Victory
Guides Ajax to the UEFA Cup title against Torino.
1992, May 13th ยท Netherlands ยท Amsterdam ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Dennis Bergkamp
UEFA Cup Victory
Helps Ajax win the UEFA Cup against Torino on away goals after the two-legged final.
1992, May 13th ยท Netherlands ยท Amsterdam ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Edgar Davids
UEFA Cup Victory
Contributes to Ajax's UEFA Cup triumph over Torino.
1992, May 15th ยท Afghanistan ยท Kabul ยท Religion ยท Islam ยท Burhannudin Rabbani
Constitution of Afghanistan
Afghanistan is declared an Islamic State
1992, May 15th ยท Afghanistan ยท Kabul ยท Warfare ยท Civil War ยท Burhannudin Rabbani
Constitution of Afghanistan
Afghanistan is declared an Islamic State
1992, May 15th ยท Afghanistan ยท Kabul ยท Warfare ยท Civil War ยท Burhannudin Rabbani
Mujahideen
Kabul falls to the Mujahideen
1992, May 15th ยท Afghanistan ยท Kabul ยท Warfare ยท Civil War ยท Burhannudin Rabbani
Siege of Kabul
Kabul falls to the Mujahideen
1992, May 18th ยท Turkmenistan ยท Ashgabat ยท Government ยท Republic of Turkmenistan ยท Saparmurat Niyazov
Cabinet Chairmanship
As President, Niyazov heads the Cabinet of Ministers
1992, May 18th ยท Turkmenistan ยท Ashgabat ยท Government ยท Republic of Turkmenistan ยท Han Ahmedow
Prime Minister Office Abolished
Leaves office when the 1992 constitution abolishes the separate prime ministership
1992, May 18th ยท Turkmenistan ยท Ashgabat ยท Government ยท Republic of Turkmenistan ยท Saparmurat Niyazov
Head of Government Role
President becomes head of government after the prime ministership is abolished
1992, May 18th ยท Turkmenistan ยท Ashgabat ยท Government ยท Republic of Turkmenistan ยท Saparmurat Niyazov
Constitution Adopted
New constitution strengthens the presidency and removes the separate prime ministership
1992, May 20th ยท Netherlands ยท London ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Ronald Koeman
European Cup Winning Goal
Scores the extra-time free-kick that gives Barcelona a 1-0 European Cup final victory over Sampdoria.
1992, May 20th ยท Netherlands ยท London ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Johan Cruyff
First European Cup as Manager
Coaches Barcelona to the club's first European Cup after extra time against Sampdoria.
1992, May 22nd ยท Afghanistan ยท Kabul ยท Warfare ยท Civil War ยท Burhannudin Rabbani
Declaration of War
Fighting between Hikmatrs forces & the Mujahideen in Kabul starts 4 yrs of civil war
1992, May 22nd ยท Afghanistan ยท Kabul ยท Warfare ยท Civil War ยท Burhannudin Rabbani
Mujahideen
Fighting between Hikmatrs forces & the Mujahideen in Kabul starts 4 yrs of civil war
1992, May 23rd ยท United States of America ยท Lisbon ยท Government ยท Nuclear Arms Control ยท George Herbert Walker Bush
Lisbon Protocol Signed
Signs the Lisbon Protocol making Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia and Ukraine parties to START I alongside the United States.
1992, May 25th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Mike Newell
Newell Helps Rovers Win Promotion Playoff
Newell plays in Blackburn's 1โ0 play-off final win against Leicester City, securing entry to the inaugural Premier League.
1992, May 28th ยท Italy ยท Government ยท Government of Italy ยท Oscar Luigi Scalfaro
President of Italy
Appointed President of Italy
1992, May 30th ยท Egypt ยท New York ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Boutros Boutros-Ghali
United Nations Sanctions
Implements Security Council measures against the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia.
1992, May 30th ยท Serbia ยท New York ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Slobodan Milosevic
United Nations Sanctions
Faces comprehensive international sanctions during the Yugoslav wars.
1992, May ยท Denmark ยท Denmark ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Economic Referendum Campaign
Explains the economic and monetary provisions of the Maastricht settlement during Denmark's referendum campaign.
1992, May ยท Denmark ยท Copenhagen ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Maastricht Economic Ratification Debate
Supports parliamentary approval of the treaty's economic and monetary provisions before the first Danish referendum.
1992, May ยท Denmark ยท Denmark ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Uffe Ellemann-Jensen
Foreign Policy Referendum Campaign
Argues that Denmark should approve the Maastricht Treaty and remain fully engaged in European cooperation.
1992, May ยท Denmark ยท Copenhagen ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Uffe Ellemann-Jensen
Maastricht Ratification Debate
Defends the government's foreign-policy case for ratifying the Maastricht Treaty during the parliamentary approval process.
1992, May ยท Denmark ยท Denmark ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Poul Schluter
Maastricht Referendum Campaign
Campaigns for approval of the Maastricht Treaty before Denmark's first referendum on the agreement.
1992, May ยท Denmark ยท Copenhagen ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Poul Schluter
Parliamentary Approval of Maastricht Treaty
Heads the government as the Folketing approves the Maastricht Treaty by 125 votes to 25 before the required referendum.
1992, May ยท Sierra Leone ยท Freetown ยท Warfare ยท Sierra Leone Civil War ยท Valentine Strasser
War Policy Shift
NPRC government promises stronger action against RUF insurgents
1992, May ยท Slovenia ยท Ljubljana ยท Government ยท Government of Slovenia ยท Janez Drnovsek
Independence of Slovenia
The USA recognizes the independence of Slovenia
1992, May ยท Slovenia ยท Ljubljana ยท Warfare ยท United Nations ยท Janez Drnovsek
United Nations
Slovenia is admitted to the United Nations
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1992, June 2nd ยท Denmark ยท Copenhagen ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Uffe Ellemann-Jensen
Foreign Policy Response to Referendum
Faces the diplomatic consequences of Denmark's rejection while the other member states continue their ratification processes.
1992, June 2nd ยท Denmark ยท Denmark ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Poul Schluter
Maastricht Referendum Rejection
Acknowledges the Danish electorate's rejection of the Maastricht Treaty, with 50.7 percent voting against ratification.
1992, June 3rd ยท Great Britain ยท Wargrave ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Robert Adolph Wilton Morley
Death of Robert Adolph Wilton Morley
Death of Robert Morley
1992, June 5th ยท Poland ยท Government ยท Government of Poland ยท Waldemar Pawlak
Prime Minister of Poland
Appointed Prime Minister of Poland
1992, June 6th ยท Great Britain ยท Florence ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท David Bowie
Marriage
David Bowie and model Iman hold their wedding ceremony in Florence.
1992, June 8th ยท Mali ยท Bamako ยท Government ยท Government of Mali ยท Alpha Oumar Konare
Presidential Inauguration
Konare takes office as Mali's first president elected under the new democratic constitution.
1992, June 10th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Michael Heseltine
Industrial Regeneration
Addresses Commons questions on regeneration and industrial policy.
1992, June 10th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Michael Heseltine
Recession
Addresses Commons questions on recession and industrial conditions.
1992, June 15th ยท Russia ยท Moscow ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Gaidar Becomes Acting Government Head
Transfers day-to-day leadership of the Russian government to acting prime minister Yegor Gaidar.
1992, June 15th ยท Russia ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Yegor Timurovich Gaidar
Prime Minister of Russia
Yeltsin names Yegor Gaidar acting Prime Minister of Russia, Gaidar is never confirmed by Parliament
1992, June 16th ยท Philippines ยท Government ยท Government of Philippines ยท Fidel Ramos
President of Philippines
Appointed President of the Phillipines, 1st Protestant President
1992, June 16th ยท Russia ยท Washington ยท Warfare ยท Nuclear ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
June Strategic Arms Reduction Understanding
Reaches agreement with George H. W. Bush on reductions beyond START I, laying the groundwork for START II.
1992, June 17th ยท Russia ยท Washington ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Address to United States Congress
Addresses a joint meeting of the United States Congress and presents Russia's democratic and market transition.
1992, June 17th ยท Russia ยท Washington ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Washington Partnership Charter
Signs the Washington Charter on American-Russian Partnership and Friendship during a state visit.
1992, June 17th ยท Russia ยท Washington ยท Warfare ยท Nuclear ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Global Protection System Statement
Agrees with George H. W. Bush to explore cooperation on missile warning and defenses against limited ballistic attacks.
1992, June 17th ยท South Africa ยท Bipatong ยท Politics ยท ANC ยท Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Constitution of South Africa
The Bipatong massacre causes the ANC to withdraw from constitutional talks
1992, June 17th ยท South Africa ยท Bipatong ยท Politics ยท ANC ยท Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Massacre
The Bipatong massacre causes the ANC to withdraw from constitutional talks
1992, June 17th ยท United States of America ยท Warfare ยท Nuclear ยท George Walker Bush
Nuclear Power
Bush an Yeltsin sign an arms reduction agreement, Yeltsin pledges to find American prisoners of war still held in Russia
1992, June 18th ยท Ireland ยท Ireland ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Albert Reynolds
Maastricht Referendum
Welcomes the referendum result approving the Maastricht Treaty with 69.1 percent voting yes.
1992, June 19th ยท Russia ยท Ottawa ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Address to Canadian Parliament
Addresses the Canadian Parliament and presents Russia's transition from Soviet rule toward democratic government.
1992, June 20th ยท Paraguay ยท Asuncion ยท Government ยท Government of Paraguay ยท Andres Rodriguez
Constitution
Promulgates a democratic constitution limiting presidential reelection.
1992, June 21st ยท Turkmenistan ยท Ashgabat ยท Government ยท Republic of Turkmenistan ยท Saparmurat Niyazov
President Elected
Niyazov is elected President in the first post-independence presidential election
1992, June 22nd ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Ronnie James Dio
Dehumanizer
Returns to Black Sabbath for Dehumanizer, reuniting with Iommi, Butler and Vinny Appice.
1992, June 23rd ยท Israel ยท Jerusalem ยท Politics ยท Government of Israel ยท Yitzhak Rabin
Elections
Wins election on a platform linked to security and progress with Palestinians after the First Intifada.
1992, June 26th ยท Denmark ยท Lisbon ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Poul Schluter
Lisbon European Council
Represents Denmark as Community leaders discuss the ratification crisis created by the Danish referendum result.
1992, June 26th ยท Greece ยท Lisbon ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Konstantinos Mitsotakis
Lisbon European Council
Represents Greece as leaders review Maastricht ratification, economic policy and enlargement prospects.
1992, June 26th ยท India ยท Tin Bigha ยท Government ยท Government of India ยท Narasimha Rao
India opens the Tin Bigha corridor for Bangladesh under a long-term lease
India opens the Tin Bigha corridor for Bangladesh under a long-term lease arrangement.
1992, June 27th ยท Denmark ยท Lisbon ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Uffe Ellemann-Jensen
Post-Referendum European Negotiations
Works with other Community governments as Denmark seeks a politically acceptable route toward treaty ratification.
1992, June 28th ยท Afghanistan ยท Kabul ยท Government ยท Government of Afghanistan ยท Burhanuddin Rabbani
President of Afghanistan
Rabbani succeeds Mojaddedi as president of the Islamic State of Afghanistan.
1992, June 28th ยท Chile ยท Chile ยท Government ยท Government of Chile ยท Patricio Aylwin Azocar
Democratic Municipal Elections
Oversees the first democratic municipal elections after the end of military rule.
1992, June 29th ยท Algeria ยท Algiers ยท Government ยท Government of Algeria ยท Muhammad Boudiaf
Assassination of Muhammad Boudiaf
Assassinated at a political rally by the FIS after commanding them to disband
1992, June 29th ยท Algeria ยท Algiers ยท Government ยท Government of Algeria ยท Muhammad Boudiaf
Death of Muhammad Boudiaf
Assassinated at a political rally by the FIS after commanding them to disband
1992, June 29th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Denis Winston Healey
House of Lords
Healey enters the House of Lords as a life peer after leaving the Commons.
1992, June 30th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Politics ยท Conservative Party ยท Geoffrey Howe
Baron Howe of Aberavon
Is created a life peer as Baron Howe of Aberavon and begins a new phase of parliamentary service in the House of Lords.
1992, June ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Republic of the Serbian People of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Karadzic declares the independent Serbian Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina, renamed Republika Srpska
1992, June ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Rule of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Karadzic declares the independent Serbian Republic of Bosnia-Herzegovina, renamed Republika Srpska
1992, June ยท Ireland ยท Ireland ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Albert Reynolds
Maastricht Referendum Campaign
Campaigns for approval of the Maastricht Treaty before Ireland's constitutional referendum.
1992, June ยท Russia ยท Moscow ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Viktor Stepanovich Chernomydrin
Deputy Prime Minister
Appointed Deputy Prime Minister, responsible for fuel & energy
1992, June ยท South Africa ยท Politics ยท ANC ยท Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Apartheid
The legal system of Apartheid is repealed
1992, June ยท South Africa ยท Politics ยท ANC ยท Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela
Reform of Legal System
The legal system of Apartheid is repealed
1992, June ยท Sweden ยท Warfare ยท United Nations ยท Carl Rolf Ekeus
UNSCOM
Iraq by and large refused to cooperate with UNSCOM and its inspections as mandated by UN SC Res.
1992, June ยท Sweden ยท Warfare ยท United Nations ยท Carl Rolf Ekeus
UNSCOM
The record states that 687 until June 1992, ten months after deadline, at which time the Iraqi Government submitted "full, final and complete reports" on all of its weapons of mass destruction programs.
1992, June ยท Sweden ยท Warfare ยท United Nations ยท Carl Rolf Ekeus
UNSCOM
These reports, however, were found to be incomplete and deficient, and at the same time UN inspectors were subjected to harassment and threats on the part of the Iraqi regime.
1992, June ยท United States of America ยท Government ยท Republican Party Government ยท George Herbert Walker Bush
UNSCOM
Iraq by and large refused to cooperate with UNSCOM and its inspections as mandated by UN SC Res.
1992, June ยท United States of America ยท Government ยท Republican Party Government ยท George Herbert Walker Bush
UNSCOM
The record states that 687 until June 1992, ten months after deadline, at which time the Iraqi Government submitted "full, final and complete reports" on all of its weapons of mass destruction programs.
1992, June ยท United States of America ยท Government ยท Republican Party Government ยท George Herbert Walker Bush
UNSCOM
These reports, however, were found to be incomplete and deficient, and at the same time UN inspectors were subjected to harassment and threats on the part of the Iraqi regime.
July 199240 historical events
1992, July 1st ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Politics ยท Conservative Party ยท Geoffrey Howe
House of Lords Entry
Takes his place in the House of Lords as Lord Howe of Aberavon following the creation of his life peerage.
1992, July 1st ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Politics ยท Conservative Party ยท Nigel Lawson
House of Lords Membership Begins
Enters the House of Lords as Lord Lawson of Blaby and continues his parliamentary career as a Conservative life peer.
1992, July 1st ยท Moldova ยท Chisinau ยท Government ยท Republic of Moldova ยท Valeriu Muravschi
Premiership Ends
Muravschi leaves office after the first post-independence government
1992, July 1st ยท Moldova ยท Chisinau ยท Government ยท Republic of Moldova ยท Andrei Sangheli
Prime Minister Takes Office
Andrei Sangheli becomes Prime Minister during the early post-Soviet period
1992, July 1st ยท Philippines ยท Manila ยท Government ยท Government of Philippines ยท Fidel Ramos
Inauguration
Inaugurated President of the Philippines
1992, July 2nd ยท Czech Republic ยท Prague ยท Government ยท Government of Czech Republic ยท Vaclav Klaus
First Klaus Government
Begins the First Klaus Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czech Republic.
1992, July 2nd ยท Czech Republic ยท Prague ยท Government ยท Government of Czechoslovakia ยท Jan Strasky
Strasky Government
Begins the Strasky Government in Prague and serves as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
1992, July 2nd ยท Slovakia ยท Prague ยท Government ยท Government of Czechoslovakia ยท Marian Calfa
Second Calfa Government
The Second Calfa Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
1992, July 3rd ยท Czech Republic ยท Prague ยท Government ยท Government of Czech Rep ยท Vaclav Havel
Resignation of Vaclav Havel
The Federal Parliament does not elect Havel - the only candidate for presidency - due to a lack of support from Slovak MPs
1992, July 3rd ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Michael Heseltine
DTI Reorganisation
Announces and answers questions on reorganisation of the Department of Trade and Industry.
1992, July 4th ยท Great Britain ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Music ยท Richard Ashcroft
She's a Superstar Chart Entry
The Verve enter the UK singles chart with She's a Superstar during the band's early psychedelic phase.
1992, July 8th ยท Austria ยท Government ยท Government of Austria ยท Thomas Klestil
President of Austria
Appointed President of Austria, 1st term
1992, July 8th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Michael Heseltine
Engineering Industry
Addresses Commons questions concerning the engineering industry.
1992, July 8th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Michael Heseltine
Export Support
Sets out Government support available to British exporters and links it to restructuring of the DTI.
1992, July 8th ยท Russia ยท Munich ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Munich G7 Economic Summit
Meets G7 leaders in Munich to seek economic support for Russia's market transition.
1992, July 10th ยท India ยท Kourou ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Udupi Ramachandra Rao
INSAT-2A
U. R. Rao oversees the launch of INSAT-2A, the first satellite in India's indigenously developed second-generation INSAT series.
1992, July 12th ยท Rwanda ยท Arusha ยท Warfare ยท Rwandan Genocide ยท Paul Kagame
Arusha Ceasefire
Accepts a ceasefire agreement during the Arusha peace process.
1992, July 12th ยท Rwanda ยท Arusha ยท Warfare ยท Rwandan Genocide ยท Paul Kagame
RPF Accepts Ceasefire Framework
The agreement creates mechanisms for military observation.
1992, July 13th ยท Israel ยท Jerusalem ยท Politics ยท Government of Israel ยท Yitzhak Rabin
Rabin Government Formed
Rabin forms a new government committed to renewed negotiations with Palestinians after years of unrest and stalled diplomacy.
1992, July 17th ยท Papua New Guinea ยท Port Moresby ยท Government ยท Government of Papua New Guinea ยท Paias Wingti
Second Premiership Begins
Wingti returns as Prime Minister after the national election
1992, July 17th ยท Papua New Guinea ยท Port Moresby ยท Government ยท Government of Papua New Guinea ยท Rabbie Namaliu
Premiership Ends
Namaliu leaves office after the 1992 national election
1992, July 17th ยท Slovakia ยท Bratislava ยท Politics ยท Sovereignty Movement ยท Vladimir Meciar
Sovereignty Declaration
Parliament adopts the declaration of Slovak sovereignty.
1992, July 18th ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท John Leslie Prescott
Election
Loses the election for the deputy leadership of the Labour Party
1992, July 18th ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Margaret Becket
Deputy Party Leader
Appointed Deputy Party Leader of the Labour Party
1992, July 18th ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Margaret Becket
Election
Elected Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
1992, July 18th ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Margaret Beckett
Deputy Party Leader
Appointed Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
1992, July 18th ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท John Smith
Election
Wins the election for the leadership of the Labour Party
1992, July 20th ยท Czech Republic ยท Prague ยท Government ยท Dissolution of Czechoslovakia ยท Vaclav Havel
Resignation of Vaclav Havel
Resigns after Slovak sovereignty is declared.
1992, July 20th ยท Czech Republic ยท Government ยท Government of Czech Rep ยท Vaclav Havel
Independence of Czech Republic
Resigns after the proclamation of Slovak sovereignty
1992, July 20th ยท Czech Republic ยท Government ยท Government of Czech Rep ยท Vaclav Havel
Independence of Slovakia
Resigns after the proclamation of Slovak sovereignty
1992, July 20th ยท Czech Republic ยท Prague ยท Government ยท Government of Czech Rep ยท Vaclav Havel
Resignation of Vaclav Havel
Resigns after the proclamation of Slovak sovereignty
1992, July 25th ยท India ยท Government ยท Government of India ยท Shankar Dayal Sharma
President of India
Shankar Dayal Sharma takes office as the ninth President of India.
1992, July 26th ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Mary Wells
Death of Mary Wells
Death of Mary Wells
1992, July 27th ยท India ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Amjad Khan
Death of Amjad Khan
Death of Amjad Khan
1992, July ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
Shadow Minister
Appointed Member of Shadow Cabinet, Shadow Home Secretary
1992, July ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท James Gordon Brown
Shadow Cabinet Election
Brown wins election to Labour's Shadow Cabinet.
1992, July ยท Great Britain ยท Lisbon ยท Sport ยท Football ยท "Bobby" Robert William Robson
Manager
Bobby Robson moves to Sporting Lisbon where his Portuguese interpreter is a young Jose Mourinho, future F.C. Porto and Chelsea manager
1992, July ยท Portugal ยท Lisbon ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Jose Mourinho
Sporting Lisbon Interpreter
Joins Bobby Robson at Sporting Lisbon as an interpreter and coaching aide.
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1992, August 10th ยท Ecuador ยท Government ยท Government of Ecuador ยท Sixto Alfonso Duren-Ballen
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
1992, August 10th ยท Ecuador ยท Quito ยท Government ยท Government of Ecuador ยท Sixto Duran Ballen
President of Ecuador
Appointed President of Ecuador
1992, August 12th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Banja Luka ยท Politics ยท Serbian Democratic Party ยท Radovan Karadzic
Republic of the Serbian People of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The name Republika Srpska is adopted
1992, August 15th ยท Democratic Republic of the Congo ยท Kinshasa ยท Government ยท Government of the Congo ยท Etienne Tshisekedi
Election by National Conference
Delegates elect Tshisekedi as prime minister of the transitional government.
1992, August 26th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท London ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Alija Izetbegovic
London Conference on Yugoslavia
Presents the Bosnian government's position at the London conference.
1992, August 26th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท John Roy Major
London Conference on Yugoslavia
Hosts international negotiations seeking to contain the Bosnian conflict.
1992, August 27th ยท Angola ยท Government ยท Government of Angola ยท Fernando de Franca Dias van Dunem
Prime Minister of Angola
Appointed Prime Minister of Angola, 2nd term
1992, August 28th ยท Luxembourg ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Jacques Santer
Treaty of Maastricht
Heads Luxembourg when its Maastricht ratification notification is formally completed.
1992, August ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Conference of London
Heads the conference of conflict in former Yugoslavia
1992, August ยท Great Britain ยท Villa Park ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Ron Atkinson
Premier League Founder Member
Aston Villa begins the inaugural Premier League season as a founder member.
1992, August ยท Israel ยท Golan Heights ยท Government ยท Government of Israel ยท Yitzhak Rabin
Renewed Israel-Syria Peace Contacts
During Yitzhak Rabinโs second premiership, the future of the Golan Heights remained a central issue in revived negotiations between Israel and Syria.
1992, August ยท Russia ยท Moscow ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Voucher Privatization Framework
Approves the framework for mass voucher privatization of state enterprises.
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1992, September 1st ยท Slovakia ยท Bratislava ยท Government ยท Constitution of Slovakia ยท Ivan Gasparovic
Constitution of Slovakia
Slovak parliament adopts a new constitution.
1992, September 7th ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Roger Waters
Amused to Death
Waters releases "Amused to Death", about the corrupting, desensitising nature of television
1992, September 7th ยท South Africa ยท Bisho ยท Government ยท Government of South Africa ยท Frederik Willem de Klerk
ANC
Troops open fire on 70,000 ANC demonstrators, 28 are killed
1992, September 7th ยท South Africa ยท Bisho ยท Government ยท Government of South Africa ยท Frederik Willem de Klerk
Demonstrations
Troops open fire on 70,000 ANC demonstrators, 28 are killed
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Economy ยท Currency ยท Norman Lamont
Black Wednesday
Britain suspends sterling's membership of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism.
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Norman Lamont
Black Wednesday
The decision to leave the ERM is agreed after emergency discussions involving Lamont, Prime Minister John Major, Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd, President of the Board of Trade Michael Heseltine and Home Secretary Kenneth Clarke.
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Norman Lamont
Black Wednesday
By 7:00PM Norman Lamont announces Britain will leave the ERM and rates would remain at the new level of 12 percent
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Norman Lamont
Black Wednesday
In 2005, documents released under the Freedom of Information Act indicated that the cost of Black Wednesday was ยฃ3.3 billion
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Norman Lamont
Black Wednesday
The Bank of England attempts to prop up their currency as per the decision made by Norman Lamont and Robin Leigh-Pemberton, the and Governor of the Bank of England respectively
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Norman Lamont
Black Wednesday
The Bank of England's intervention was ineffective because Soros' Quantum Fund was dumping pounds far faster. The Bank of England continued to buy and Quantum continued to sell until Lamont told Prime Minister John Major that their pound purchasing was failing to produce results
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Norman Lamont
Black Wednesday
The decision to withdraw had been agreed at an emergency meeting during the day between Norman Lamont, Prime Minister John Major, Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd, President of the Board of Trade Michael Heseltine, and Home Secretary Kenneth Clarke (the latter three pro-Europeans)
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Norman Lamont
Economy of Great Britain
At 10:30 AM on 16 September, the British Government announced a rise in the base interest rate from an already high 10 to 12 percent to tempt speculators to buy pounds.
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Norman Lamont
Economy of Great Britain
By 7:00 that evening, Norman Lamont, then Chancellor, announced Britain would leave the ERM and rates would remain at the new level of 12 percent
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Norman Lamont
Economy of Great Britain
Despite this and a promise later the same day to raise base rates again to 15 percent, dealers kept selling pounds, convinced that the Government would not stick with its promise.
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Norman Lamont
Economy of Great Britain
The United Kingdom is forced to leave the Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) on "Black Wednesday" when billions of pounds are lost defending the currency's value.
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Norman Lamont
European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM)
At 10:30 AM the Government announces a rise in the base interest rate from 10 to 12 percent to tempt speculators to buy pounds but base rates again to 15 percent but dealers keep selling pounds. By 7:00PM Lamont announces Britain will leave the ERM and rates would remain at 12 percent
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Norman Lamont
European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM)
The UK is forced to leave the Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) on "Black Wednesday" just five months into the new Parliament when billions of pounds were spent in a futile attempt to defend the currency's value
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Robin Leigh-Pemberton
Black Wednesday
The Bank of England attempts to prop up their currency as per the decision made by Norman Lamont and Robin Leigh-Pemberton, the and Governor of the Bank of England respectively
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Robin Leigh-Pemberton
Black Wednesday
The Bank of England's intervention was ineffective because Soros' Quantum Fund was dumping pounds far faster. The Bank of England continued to buy and Quantum continued to sell until Lamont told Prime Minister John Major that their pound purchasing was failing to produce results
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Black Wednesday
Major keeps his economic team unchanged for seven months after Black Wednesday before he replaced Norman Lamont with Kenneth Clarke as Chancellor of the Exchequer
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Black Wednesday
The British Conservative Government is forced to withdraw the pound sterling from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) after it was unable to keep the pound above its agreed lower limit in the ERM.
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Black Wednesday
The UK Treasury estimates the cost of Black Wednesday at 3. 4 billion pounds.
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Black Wednesday
The United Kingdom is forced to leave the Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) on "Black Wednesday" just five months into the new Parliament, when billions of pounds were spent in a futile attempt to defend the currencys value.
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Devaluation
The UKs forced withdrawal from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) is succeeded by a partial economic recovery with a new policy of flexible exchange rates, allowing lower interest rates and devaluation - increased demand for UK goods in export markets
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Economy of Great Britain
The Government announces a rise in the base interest rate from an already high 10 to 12 percent in order to tempt speculators to buy pounds, despite this and a promise later the same day to raise base rates again to 15 percent, dealers keep selling
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM)
Suspends Britains membership of the ERM.
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM)
The UKs forced withdrawal from the European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) is succeeded by a partial economic recovery with a new policy of flexible exchange rates, allowing lower interest rates and.
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM)
The United Kingdom is forced to leave the Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) on "Black Wednesday" just five months into the new Parliament, when billions of pounds were spent in a futile attempt to defend the currencys value.
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM)
devaluation - increased demand for UK goods in export markets.
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
European Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM)
The Government announces a rise in the base interest rate from an already high 10 to 12 percent in order to tempt speculators to buy pounds, despite this and a promise later the same day to raise base rates again to 15 percent, dealers keep selling
1992, September 16th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Major
Black Wednesday
Sterling leaves the Exchange Rate Mechanism, damaging Conservative European policy credibility.
1992, September 16th ยท United States of America ยท Government ยท Republican Party Government ยท George Soros
Black Wednesday
The most high profile of the currency market investors, George Soros, makes over US$1 billion profit by short selling sterling
1992, September 16th ยท United States of America ยท Government ยท Republican Party Government ยท George Soros
Economy of USA
The most high profile of the currency market investors, George Soros, makes over US$1 billion profit by short selling sterling
1992, September 17th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Norman Lamont
Black Wednesday
Interest rates are set at 10 percent, the day after Black Wednesday
1992, September 19th ยท United States of America ยท Frankfurt ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Frank Vincent Zappa
The Yellow Shark Concerts
Conducts Ensemble Modern during The Yellow Shark performances, presenting late orchestral works to European audiences.
1992, September 20th ยท France ยท France ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Francois Mitterrand
French Maastricht Referendum
French voters narrowly approved the Maastricht Treaty in a referendum backed by Mitterrand.
1992, September 27th ยท Great Britain ยท Lazio ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Paul John Gascoigne
Debut
Joins Lazio for a fee of 5.5 million pounds, making his debut on 27 September 1992 in a match against Genoa which was televised in Britain as well as Italy
1992, September 27th ยท Great Britain ยท Lazio ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Paul John Gascoigne
Transfer
Joins Lazio for a fee of 5.5 million pounds, making his debut on 27 September 1992 in a match against Genoa which was televised in Britain as well as Italy
1992, September ยท Afghanistan ยท Kabul ยท Warfare ยท Civil War ยท Burhannudin Rabbani
Exile of Burhannudin Rabbani
The Taliban exiles President Rabbani and executes Najibullah
1992, September ยท Afghanistan ยท Kabul ยท Warfare ยท Civil War ยท Burhannudin Rabbani
Taliban
The Taliban exiles President Rabbani and executes Najibullah
1992, September ยท Angola ยท Politics ยท Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola ยท Jose Eduardo Eduardo
Election
The MPLA wins 58% of the congessional seats
1992, September ยท Angola ยท Warfare ยท Civil War ยท Jonas Malheiro Savimbi
Election
UNITA rejects the official results of the 1992 presidential elections as rigged and renewed their guerrilla war
1992, September ยท Japan ยท Tokyo ยท Government ยท Liberal-Democratic Party Government ยท Kichi Miyazawa
Mobilization
Japan sends 1st mission since World War II, logistical support for the United Nations in Kampuchea
1992, September ยท Russia ยท Moscow ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Japan Visit Postponed over Kurile Dispute
Postpones a planned visit to Japan amid disagreement over the disputed southern Kurile Islands.
October 199227 historical events
1992, October 6th ยท Estonia ยท Government ยท Government of Estonia ยท Lennart Meri
President of Estonia
Appointed President of Estonia
1992, October 8th ยท Germany ยท Unkel ยท Politics ยท Social Democratic Party ยท Willy Brandt
Death of Willy Brandt
Death of Willy Brandt
1992, October 8th ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Margaret Hilda Thatcher
Treaty of Maastricht
Publishes an article in The European opposing British ratification of the Maastricht Treaty.
1992, October 8th ยท Great Britain ยท Brighton ยท Politics ยท Conservative Party ยท Michael Heseltine
Maastricht Treaty Support
Publicly defends ratification of the Maastricht Treaty and challenges Conservative Eurosceptic arguments against European integration.
1992, October 9th ยท Ghana ยท Government ยท Government of Ghana ยท Cheddi Jagan
President of Ghana
Appointed President of Ghana
1992, October 10th ยท Cuba ยท Government ยท Communist Party Government ยท Fidel Alejandro Castro
Sanctions
The United Nations United Nations General Assembly has condemned the embargo as a violation of international law every year since 1992
1992, October 10th ยท Cuba ยท Warfare ยท United Nations ยท Fidel Alejandro Castro
Sanctions-Cuba
The United Nations United Nations General Assembly has condemned the embargo as a violation of international law every year since 1992
1992, October 10th ยท Estonia ยท Government ยท Government of Estonia ยท Mart Laar
Prime Minister of Estonia
Appointed Prime Minister of Estonia, 1st term
1992, October 16th ยท Denmark ยท Birmingham ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Poul Schluter
Birmingham European Council
Represents Denmark as European leaders address public confidence, subsidiarity and the continuing Maastricht ratification problem.
1992, October 19th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Michael Heseltine
Coal Industry
Makes a major Commons statement on contraction and proposed closures in the coal industry.
1992, October 21st ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Michael Heseltine
Pit Closures Review
Faces Commons debate on proposed pit closures and the Government review of the coal industry.
1992, October 21st ยท United States of America ยท Politics ยท Assassination of Kennedy, JF ยท Earling Carothers "Jim" Garrison
Death of Earling Carothers Jim Garrison
Death of Earling Carothers "Jim" Garrison
1992, October 26th ยท Canada ยท Charlottetown ยท Government ยท Government of Canada ยท Brian Mulroney
Charlottetown Accord
Sees the Charlottetown Accord rejected in a national referendum.
1992, October 30th ยท Denmark ยท Copenhagen ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Danish EMU Reservation Proposal
Supports the Danish demand for a special arrangement concerning participation in the third stage of economic and monetary union.
1992, October 30th ยท Denmark ยท Copenhagen ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Uffe Ellemann-Jensen
Danish Opt-Out Negotiating Mandate
Uses Denmark in Europe as the negotiating basis for securing special arrangements from the other member states.
1992, October 30th ยท Denmark ยท Copenhagen ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Hans Engell
Justice and Home Affairs Safeguard Proposal
Supports constitutional safeguards for Danish participation in future justice and home-affairs cooperation under the Maastricht framework.
1992, October 30th ยท Denmark ยท Copenhagen ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Poul Schluter
Denmark in Europe
The government submits Denmark in Europe, identifying defence, monetary union, citizenship and justice issues requiring special arrangements.
1992, October ยท Great Britain ยท El Alamein ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Anniversary
Attends the 50th anniversary of the Battle of El Alamein.
1992, October ยท Great Britain ยท Brighton ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Conference of Conservatives
Annual Conservative Party Conference, Thatcher & Tebbit oppose the Maastricht Treaty
1992, October ยท Great Britain ยท Brighton ยท Politics ยท Conservative Party ยท Margaret Hilda Thatcher
Conservative Conference Intervention
Encourages Conservative resistance to further European political integration.
1992, October ยท Great Britain ยท Brighton ยท Politics ยท Conservative Party ยท Margaret Hilda Thatcher
Opposition to Maastricht
Publicly opposes the Maastricht settlement during the Conservative conference.
1992, October ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
Election
Elected Member of National Executive Council
1992, October ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
NEC
Appointmed Member of National Executive Council
1992, October ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท James Gordon Brown
Labour NEC Election
Brown is elected to Labour's National Executive Committee.
1992, October ยท Russia ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Vasily Vasilevich Barchuk
Minister of Finance
Appointed Minister of Finance
1992, October ยท United States of America ยท Politics ยท Assassination of Kennedy, JF ยท Gary Shaw
Assassination of Lee Harvey Oswald
Carlin informs Gary Shaw that there was a conspiracy to kill Oswald & Ruby asked her to phone him to give him an alibi
1992, October ยท United States of America ยท Politics ยท Assassination of Kennedy, JF ยท Karen Carlin
Assassination of Lee Harvey Oswald
Carlin mentions 2 names to Gary Shaw, Carlos Marcello and Santos Trafficante, Jr. in the plot to kill Oswald. Carlin informs Gary Shaw that there was a conspiracy to kill Oswald & Ruby asked her to phone him to give him an alibi
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1992, November 2nd ยท Canada ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Neil Young
Harvest Moon
Releases Harvest Moon, a warm acoustic sequel in spirit to Harvest.
1992, November 2nd ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Harold Eugene "Hal" Roach
Death of Harold Eugene Hal Roach
Death of Harold Eugene "Hal" Roach, Sr
1992, November 3rd ยท Greece ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Konstantinos Mitsotakis
Treaty of Maastricht
Heads Greece when its ratification notification is lodged with the depositary government.
1992, November 3rd ยท Italy ยท Rome ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Oscar Luigi Scalfaro
Maastricht Ratification
Promulgates the law authorising Italian ratification of the Maastricht Treaty.
1992, November 3rd ยท Italy ยท Rome ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Giuliano Amato
Maastricht Ratification Law
Heads the government when Italy enacts the law authorising ratification of the Maastricht Treaty.
1992, November 3rd ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Bob Dylan
Good as I Been to You
Releases the acoustic folk album Good as I Been to You.
1992, November 4th ยท France ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Francois Mitterrand
Treaty of Maastricht
Serves as president when France notifies the Italian depositary that its Maastricht ratification is complete.
1992, November 4th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Treaty of Maastricht
Wins the Commons paving motion that allows the Government to continue the Maastricht ratification process.
1992, November 5th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Michael Heseltine
GATT Uruguay Round
Addresses the Commons on the GATT Uruguay Round and British trade interests.
1992, November 6th ยท Belgium ยท Madrid ยท Government ยท Government of Belgium ยท Willy Claes
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Claes welcomes Greece's Madrid accession to the Schengen agreements. Brussels also stresses coordinated policing and external-border safeguards.
1992, November 6th ยท Belgium ยท Madrid ยท Government ยท Government of Belgium ยท Jean-Luc Dehaene
Treaty of Schengen
Dehaene helps represent Belgium when Greece signs its Schengen accession instruments. Belgian policy links freer movement with close Benelux cooperation.
1992, November 6th ยท France ยท Madrid ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Roland Dumas
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Dumas approves the Greek accession instruments signed in Madrid. Paris also emphasises effective controls at the Schengen area's external frontier.
1992, November 6th ยท France ยท Madrid ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Pierre Beregovoy
Treaty of Schengen
Beregovoy helps represent France when Greece signs its Schengen accession instruments. French policy couples freer movement with stronger police coordination.
1992, November 6th ยท Germany ยท Madrid ยท Government ยท Government of Germany ยท Helmut Kohl
Treaty of Schengen
Kohl helps represent Germany when Greece signs its Schengen accession instruments. German policy links open internal borders with stronger external controls.
1992, November 6th ยท Germany ยท Madrid ยท Government ยท Government of Germany ยท Klaus Kinkel
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, Kinkel backs Greece's Madrid accession to the Schengen arrangements. Bonn also backs intensive police cooperation between participating states.
1992, November 6th ยท Greece ยท Madrid ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Michalis Papakonstantinou
Greek Accession to Schengen
Represents Greece as it signs accession instruments connected with the Schengen agreements.
1992, November 6th ยท Greece ยท Madrid ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Konstantinos Mitsotakis
Greek Accession to Schengen
Heads the Greek government when Greece signs agreements to accede to the Schengen framework.
1992, November 6th ยท Netherlands ยท Madrid ยท Government ยท Government of Netherlands ยท Hans van den Broek
Treaty of Schengen
During the Schengen process, van den Broek endorses Greece's accession to the Schengen agreements at Madrid. The Hague also supports common visa rules and effective external controls.
1992, November 6th ยท Netherlands ยท Madrid ยท Government ยท Government of Netherlands ยท Rudolph Franz Marie Lubbers
Treaty of Schengen
Lubbers helps represent Netherlands when Greece signs its Schengen accession instruments. Dutch policy stresses coordinated justice, policing and migration procedures.
1992, November 7th ยท Czech Republic ยท Politics ยท Communist Party ยท Alexander Dubcek
Death of Alexander Dubcek
Death of Alexander Dubcek
1992, November 9th ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Sarajevo ยท Government ยท Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Mile Akmadzic
Prime Minister Takes Office
Mile Akmadzic becomes Prime Minister during the Bosnian War
1992, November 9th ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Roger Waters
Pink Floyd
The "Shine On" box set is released
1992, November 9th ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Dave Gilmour
Pink Floyd
The "Shine On" box set is released
1992, November 9th ยท Russia ยท London ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
London Debt Rescheduling Appeal
Appeals for debt rescheduling and greater Western investment during a visit to Britain.
1992, November 9th ยท Russia ยท Moscow ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
US POW-MIA Disclosure
Tells visiting US senators that archival evidence exists concerning Americans held in the Soviet Union after earlier wars.
1992, November 15th ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท John Michael "Ozzy" Osbourne
Black Sabbath
Iommi, Butler, and Appice back Ozzy Osbourne as part of what is billed as the singer's final live appearance
1992, November 19th ยท Denmark ยท Copenhagen ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Thor Pedersen
Maastricht Economic Portfolio
Assumes responsibility for Denmark's economic policy during the negotiations seeking a Maastricht solution after Anders Fogh Rasmussen leaves government.
1992, November 19th ยท United States of America ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Holland Ford
NGC 4261 Black Hole Disk
Hubble reveals a disk of material in the core of NGC 4261 that appears to feed a massive central black hole.
1992, November 20th ยท Romania ยท Bucharest ยท Government ยท Government of Romania ยท Nicolae Vacaroiu
Prime Minister of Romania
Vacaroiu forms a government after the 1992 parliamentary election.
1992, November 21st ยท Laos ยท Vientiane ยท Government ยท Lao Peoples Democratic Republic ยท Kaysone Phomvihane
Death of Kaysone Phomvihane
Dies after leading Laos since the revolutionary era
1992, November 21st ยท Venezuela ยท Government ยท Government of Venezuela ยท Carlos Perez
Coup
Military dissidents try to overthrow President Perez
1992, November 23rd ยท Ireland ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Albert Reynolds
Treaty of Maastricht
Heads Ireland when its completed Maastricht ratification is formally notified to the Italian Government.
1992, November 25th ยท Laos ยท Vientiane ยท Government ยท Lao Peoples Democratic Republic ยท Nouhak Phoumsavanh
President of Laos
Becomes president following the death of Kaysone Phomvihane
1992, November 26th ยท Jordan ยท Amman ยท Warfare ยท Yom Kippur War ยท Zaid ibn Shaker
Peace Negotiations
ibn Shaker participates in peace negotiations connected with Jordanian political and historical developments.
1992, November 27th ยท Venezuela ยท Caracas ยท Government ยท Government of Venezuela ยท Carlos Andres Perez
Second Military Coup Attempt
A second military rebellion attempted to remove President Carlos Andres Perez but failed.
1992, November ยท Czech Republic ยท Slovicie Udolie ยท Politics ยท Communist Party ยท Alexander Dubcek
Burial
Buried in Slovicie Udolie, in Bratislava, Slovakia
1992, November ยท Ireland ยท Government ยท Fianna Fail Party ยท Albert Reynolds
Election
Fianna Fail lose 9 seats but Reynolds is able to form form a coalition with Labour
1992, November ยท Netherlands ยท Amsterdam ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Clarence Seedorf
Ajax First-Team Debut
Makes his Ajax first-team debut at the age of sixteen.
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1992, December 3rd ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Michael Heseltine
One-stop Business Shops
Announces a strategy for one-stop shops providing advice and support to small and medium-sized businesses.
1992, December 3rd ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Politics ยท Conservative Party ยท Michael Heseltine
Business Support One-stop Shops
Announces a strategy for one-stop business support centres offering small and medium-sized firms advice on skills, exporting, technology, innovation and design.
1992, December 3rd ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Politics ยท Conservative Party ยท Michael Heseltine
Business Support Partnership
Designs the one-stop business-support programme with chambers of commerce, training bodies, business organisations, local authorities and other partners.
1992, December 5th ยท Italy ยท Rome ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Giuliano Amato
Italian Maastricht Ratification Deposit
Heads the government when Italy deposits its Maastricht ratification instrument.
1992, December 5th ยท Italy ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Giuliano Amato
Treaty of Maastricht
Leads Italy when the state records completion of its own Maastricht ratification process.
1992, December 6th ยท Democratic Republic of the Congo ยท Kinshasa ยท Government ยท Government of the Congo ยท Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya
Transitional Parliament
Monsengwo leads the transitional legislature created by the Sovereign National Conference.
1992, December 6th ยท India ยท Ayodhya ยท Government ยท Government of India ยท Narasimha Rao
Babri Masjid Demolition
The Babri Masjid is demolished in Ayodhya, triggering communal violence and a major national political crisis.
1992, December 8th ยท United States of America ยท Earth ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Torrence Johnson
Second Galileo Earth Flyby
Galileo makes a second Earth gravity assist, completing the planetary slingshot sequence that sends it toward Jupiter.
1992, December 9th ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท House ยท House of Windsor ยท Dianna
Marriage
The Prince and Princess of Wales are separated
1992, December 10th ยท Belgium ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Jean-Luc Dehaene
Treaty of Maastricht
Leads Belgium when it notifies the Italian depositary that its Maastricht ratification process is complete.
1992, December 10th ยท Russia ยท Moscow ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Confrontation with Congress Intensifies
Accuses the Congress of People's Deputies of obstructing reform as the struggle between president and parliament deepens.
1992, December 11th ยท Belgium ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Jean-Luc Dehaene
Treaty of Maastricht
Represents Belgium at Edinburgh as leaders address the Danish ratification crisis and implementation of Maastricht.
1992, December 11th ยท Denmark ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Poul Schluter
Edinburgh European Council
Represents Denmark as the European Council considers special arrangements intended to resolve the Danish Maastricht ratification problem.
1992, December 11th ยท Denmark ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Poul Schluter
Treaty of Maastricht
Takes Denmark's position to the Edinburgh European Council as the Twelve seek to rescue the ratification process.
1992, December 11th ยท France ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Francois Mitterrand
Treaty of Maastricht
Carries France's position into Edinburgh while leaders work to preserve the Maastricht settlement.
1992, December 11th ยท Germany ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Helmut Kohl
Treaty of Maastricht
Joins the Edinburgh summit while Germany supports a settlement capable of keeping Maastricht ratification on track.
1992, December 11th ยท Great Britain ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Norman Stewart Hughson Lamont
Treaty of Maastricht
Lamont supports Britain's economic position as the Edinburgh summit addresses Maastricht and the Danish settlement.
1992, December 11th ยท Great Britain ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Treaty of Maastricht
Represents Britain as the Edinburgh European Council opens discussions on Maastricht ratification and the Danish settlement.
1992, December 11th ยท Greece ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Konstantinos Mitsotakis
Edinburgh European Council
Represents Greece as leaders address Maastricht ratification and future Community financing.
1992, December 11th ยท Greece ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Konstantinos Mitsotakis
Treaty of Maastricht
Represents Greece as leaders consider Danish concerns and the wider timetable for bringing Maastricht into force.
1992, December 11th ยท Ireland ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Albert Reynolds
Edinburgh European Council
Represents Ireland as leaders address Maastricht ratification, financing and future enlargement.
1992, December 11th ยท Ireland ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Albert Reynolds
Treaty of Maastricht
Represents Ireland during the summit that agrees special arrangements addressing Denmark's Maastricht concerns.
1992, December 11th ยท Italy ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Giuliano Amato
Treaty of Maastricht
Joins the Edinburgh negotiations as Italy supports continued ratification of the Treaty on European Union.
1992, December 11th ยท Luxembourg ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Jacques Santer
Treaty of Maastricht
Leads Luxembourg at Edinburgh while the Twelve address obstacles to Maastricht's entry into force.
1992, December 11th ยท Netherlands ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Ruud Lubbers
Treaty of Maastricht
Represents Netherlands as the European Council works to stabilise the treaty ratification process.
1992, December 11th ยท Portugal ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Anibal Cavaco Silva
Treaty of Maastricht
Takes part in the Edinburgh summit as Portugal backs a solution to the Danish Maastricht impasse.
1992, December 11th ยท Spain ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Felipe Gonzalez
Treaty of Maastricht
Attends the Edinburgh European Council as Spain helps negotiate a response to the Danish referendum problem.
1992, December 12th ยท Belgium ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Willy Claes
Treaty of Maastricht
Supports Belgium's negotiating line during the second day of the Edinburgh discussions on Maastricht.
1992, December 12th ยท Denmark ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Knud Enggaard
Defence Opt-Out
The Edinburgh settlement gives Denmark a special position concerning the defence dimension of European Union cooperation.
1992, December 12th ยท Denmark ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Thor Pedersen
Economic and Monetary Union Opt-Out
Supports the arrangement allowing Denmark not to participate in the third stage of economic and monetary union.
1992, December 12th ยท Denmark ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Uffe Ellemann-Jensen
Danish Treaty Opt-Out Settlement
Negotiates the settlement applying special arrangements to Denmark in defence, monetary union, citizenship and justice cooperation.
1992, December 12th ยท Denmark ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Uffe Ellemann-Jensen
Treaty of Maastricht
Works on Denmark's response to the Danish settlement as the Edinburgh European Council concludes.
1992, December 12th ยท Denmark ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Hans Engell
Justice and Home Affairs Arrangement
The Edinburgh settlement confirms constitutional safeguards for Denmark regarding future transfers of sovereignty in justice and home affairs.
1992, December 12th ยท Denmark ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Poul Schluter
Edinburgh Agreement
Secures a European Council decision addressing Denmark's concerns while leaving the Maastricht Treaty text unchanged.
1992, December 12th ยท Denmark ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Poul Schluter
European Citizenship Clarification
The Edinburgh settlement clarifies that Union citizenship does not replace Danish nationality, addressing a central Danish concern.
1992, December 12th ยท France ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Roland Dumas
Treaty of Maastricht
Helps France assess the legal and political arrangements intended to preserve the Maastricht Treaty.
1992, December 12th ยท Germany ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Klaus Kinkel
Treaty of Maastricht
Helps secure Germany's support for the Edinburgh arrangements designed to unblock Maastricht ratification.
1992, December 12th ยท Great Britain ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Douglas Richard Hurd
Treaty of Maastricht
Hurd helps defend Britain's Maastricht opt-outs while the Edinburgh European Council concludes.
1992, December 12th ยท Great Britain ยท House ยท House of Windsor ยท Anne
Marriage
Marriage of Princess Anne to Timothy Laurence
1992, December 12th ยท Greece ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Michalis Papakonstantinou
Treaty of Maastricht
Contributes to Greece's position as leaders finalise the Edinburgh response to Danish concerns.
1992, December 12th ยท Ireland ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Bertie Ahern
Treaty of Maastricht
Works with Community partners as Ireland accepts the Edinburgh solution to the ratification crisis.
1992, December 12th ยท Italy ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Emilio Colombo
Treaty of Maastricht
Supports Italy's position on the Danish arrangements and the continuing Maastricht timetable.
1992, December 12th ยท Luxembourg ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Jacques Poos
Treaty of Maastricht
Contributes to Luxembourg's support for the Edinburgh package addressing the Danish referendum result.
1992, December 12th ยท Netherlands ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Hans van den Broek
Treaty of Maastricht
Helps maintain Netherlands's backing for Maastricht while the European Council settles the Danish question.
1992, December 12th ยท Portugal ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Jose Manuel Durao Barroso
Treaty of Maastricht
Supports Portugal's acceptance of the Edinburgh arrangements as a route toward treaty ratification.
1992, December 12th ยท Spain ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Javier Solana
Treaty of Maastricht
Supports the Edinburgh compromise from Spain's diplomatic perspective as the summit closes.
1992, December 13th ยท Brazil ยท Tokyo ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Tele Santana da Silva Tele Santana
Intercontinental Cup Victory
Guides Sao Paulo to victory over Barcelona in Tokyo.
1992, December 13th ยท Brazil ยท Tokyo ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Tele Santana da Silva Tele Santana
Sao Paulo Defeats Barcelona
Wins the Intercontinental Cup after taking the Copa Libertadores.
1992, December 14th ยท Russia ยท Moscow ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Chernomyrdin Appointed Prime Minister
Appoints Viktor Chernomyrdin prime minister after parliament refuses to confirm Yegor Gaidar.
1992, December 14th ยท Russia ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Viktor Stepanovich Chernomyrdin
Dismissal
In the face of Parliamentary opposition to Gaidars reforms, Yeltsin fires him and appoints businessman Viktor Chernomyrdin Prime Minister
1992, December 14th ยท Russia ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Viktor Stepanovich Chernomydrin
Prime Minister of Russia
Appointed Prime Minister of Russia, 1st term
1992, December 14th ยท Russia ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Yegor Timurovich Gaidar
Dismissal
In the face of Parliamentary opposition to Gaidars reforms, Yeltsin fires him and appoints businessman Viktor Chernomyrdin Prime Minister
1992, December 17th ยท Israel ยท Jerusalem ยท Warfare ยท First Intifada ยท Yitzhak Rabin
Marj al-Zuhur Deportations
Rabin's government deports hundreds of Hamas and Islamic Jihad activists to a camp in southern Lebanon, provoking international criticism.
1992, December 17th ยท United States of America ยท Government ยท Republican Party Government ยท George Herbert Walker Bush
Economy of USA
Signs the North American Free Trade Treaty
1992, December 17th ยท United States of America ยท Government ยท Republican Party Government ยท George Herbert Walker Bush
North American Free Trade Treaty
Signs the North American Free Trade Treaty
1992, December 17th ยท United States of America ยท Government ยท Republican Party Government ยท George Herbert Walker Bush
Treaty of Free Trade
Signs the North American Free Trade Treaty
1992, December 18th ยท Egypt ยท New York ยท Government ยท Government of Egypt ยท Boutros Boutros-Ghali
UN Security Council Resolution 799
Receives Security Council support after Israel deports hundreds of Palestinians to southern Lebanon.
1992, December 18th ยท Egypt ยท New York ยท Government ยท United Nations ยท Boutros Boutros-Ghali
UN Security Council Resolution 799
Boutros-Ghali works under Resolution 799, which condemns the mass deportations and demands the safe and immediate return of those expelled.
1992, December 28th ยท Netherlands ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Ruud Lubbers
Treaty of Maastricht
Leads the Netherlands when the country's ratification notification is deposited for Maastricht.
1992, December 29th ยท Brazil ยท Brasilia ยท Government ยท Government of Brazil ยท Itamar Augusto Cautiero Franco
President of Brazil
Appointed President of Brazil after the resignation of Fernando Collor
1992, December 31st ยท Czech Republic ยท Prague ยท Government ยท Government of Czechoslovakia ยท Jan Strasky
Strasky Government
The Strasky Government ends in Prague, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Czechoslovakia.
1992, December 31st ยท Spain ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Felipe Gonzalez
Treaty of Maastricht
Leads Spain when it completes the formal notification required for Maastricht ratification.
1992, December ยท France ยท Brussels ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Jacques Delors
Single Market Completion Programme
The Delors Commission completed most legislation required for the single market to begin in 1993.
1992, December ยท Great Britain ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Conference of Edinburgh
Chairs the EU summit. A European summit is held which discusses the Maastricht Treaty
1992, December ยท Great Britain ยท Edinburgh ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท John Roy Major
Conference of Edinburgh
Chairs the EU summit
1992, December ยท India ยท New Delhi ยท Government ยท Government of India ยท Narasimha Rao
Seventy-fourth Amendment
The Seventy-fourth Amendment strengthens constitutional recognition of urban local government.
1992, December ยท India ยท New Delhi ยท Government ยท Government of India ยท Narasimha Rao
Seventy-third Amendment
The Seventy-third Amendment gives constitutional status to Panchayati Raj institutions in rural India.
1992, December ยท Palestine ยท Politics ยท PLO ยท Mahmoud Abbas
Secret Oslo Negotiations
Abbas participated in the confidential negotiating process that developed into the Oslo channel. His involvement connected the PLO leadership to talks that eventually produced mutual commitments between Israel and the PLO.
1992, December ยท Russia ยท Moscow ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin
Chernomyrdin Government Formed
Reorganizes the government around Viktor Chernomyrdin after parliament blocks Yegor Gaidar's confirmation.
After the collapse of the Communist regime in Kabul Afghanistan falls into chaos as various mujahideen factions fight for control, Omar heads a group of warriors known as the Taliban, or Students.
After the collapse of the Communist regime in Kabul Afghanistan falls into chaos as various mujahideen factions fight for control, Omar heads a group of warriors known as the Taliban, or Students
Following the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan and the collapse of the Communist regime in Kabul in 1992, the country fell into chaos as Mujahideen factions fought for control, Omar heads a group of warriors known as the Taliban.
The Taliban fight against the rampant corruption that had emerged in the civil war period and were initially welcomed by Afghans weary of warlord rule. Omars recruits come from the Quranic schools within Afghanistan and in the Afghan refugee camps across the border in Pakistan.
1992 ยท Albania ยท Government ยท Government of Albania ยท Sali Bersha
President of Albania
Appointed President of Albania
1992 ยท Algeria ยท Government ยท Government of Algeria ยท Ali Kafi
President of Algeria
Appointed President of Algeria after the assassination of Boudiaf
1992 ยท Algeria ยท Government ยท Government of Algeria ยท Benjedid Chadli
Constitution of Algeria
The miliitary forces President Bendjedid to resign and bans all political parties based on religion (including the Islamic Salvation Front)
1992 ยท Algeria ยท Government ยท Government of Algeria ยท Benjedid Chadli
Election
The miliitary forces President Bendjedid to resign and bans all political parties based on religion (including the Islamic Salvation Front)
1992 ยท Algeria ยท Government ยท Government of Algeria ยท Benjedid Chadli
Resignation of Benjedid Chadli
The miliitary forces President Bendjedid to resign and bans all political parties based on religion (including the Islamic Salvation Front)
1992 ยท Algeria ยท Algiers ยท Government ยท Government of Algeria ยท Muhammad Boudiaf
Coup
The military takes control of the Government
1992 ยท Algeria ยท Religion ยท Islam ยท Ali Kafi
Declaration of War
The country descends into a period of civil war, between the military Government and Islamic guerrilas
1992 ยท Algeria ยท Religion ยท Islam ยท Benjedid Chadli
Constitution of Algeria
The miliitary forces President Bendjedid to resign and bans all political parties based on religion (including the Islamic Salvation Front)
1992 ยท Algeria ยท Religion ยท Islam ยท Benjedid Chadli
Election
The miliitary forces President Bendjedid to resign and bans all political parties based on religion (including the Islamic Salvation Front)
1992 ยท Algeria ยท Religion ยท Islam ยท Benjedid Chadli
Resignation of Benjedid Chadli
The miliitary forces President Bendjedid to resign and bans all political parties based on religion (including the Islamic Salvation Front)
1992 ยท Algeria ยท Warfare ยท Civil War ยท Ali Kafi
Declaration of War
The country descends into a period of civil war, between the military Government and Islamic guerrilas
A political conflict ensues, leading Algeria into the violent Algerian Civil War
1992 ยท Angola ยท Government ยท Government of Angola ยท Jose Eduardo dos Santos
Election
The result of the elections are contested by rebel leader Jonas Savimbi
1992 ยท Angola ยท Luanda ยท Government ยท Government of Angola ยท Jose Eduardo dos Santos
Peace
Negotiates a peace to end the civil war between UNITA & the MPLA
1992 ยท Angola ยท Government ยท Government of Angola ยท Jose Eduardo dos Santos
President of Angola
Appointed President of Angola, 2nd term
1992 ยท Angola ยท Luanda ยท Government ยท Government of Angola ยท Jose Eduardo dos Santos
UNITA
Negotiates a peace to end the civil war between UNITA & the MPLA
1992 ยท Angola ยท Government ยท Government of Angola ยท Marcolino Jose Carlos Moco
Prime Minister of Angola
Appointed Prime Minister of Angola
1992 ยท Angola ยท Luanda ยท Warfare ยท Civil War ยท Jose Eduardo dos Santos
Peace Treaty
Negotiates a peace to end the civil war between UNITA & the MPLA
1992 ยท Angola ยท Luanda ยท Warfare ยท Civil War ยท Jose Eduardo dos Santos
Reballion of Rebels in Luanda
Fighting breaks out between the Government & UNITA
1992 ยท Angola ยท Luanda ยท Warfare ยท Civil War ยท Jose Eduardo dos Santos
UNITA
Negotiates a peace to end the civil war between UNITA & the MPLA
1992 ยท Argentina ยท Florence ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Gabriel Batistuta
Batistuta Becomes Viola's Leading Finisher
Gabriel Batistuta's powerful shooting and aerial ability establish him as the principal goal threat in Fiorentina's Serie A attack.
1992 ยท Australia ยท Sydney ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Michael Hutchence
Welcome to Wherever You Are
INXS release the Album, "Welcome to Wherever You Are"
1992 ยท Australia ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Cycling ยท Kathryn Watt
Women's Olympic Road Race Gold
Wins the Olympic women's road race.
1992 ยท Australia ยท Birmingham ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Mark Bosnich
Goalkeeping Return To Villa
Mark Bosnich returned to English football with Aston Villa and developed into the first-choice goalkeeper during the club's early Premier League seasons.
1992 ยท Austria ยท Government ยท Government of Austria ยท Thomas Klestil
Election
Elected President of Austria
1992 ยท Austria ยท Vienna ยท Politics ยท Federal Party ยท Peter Pilz
Speaker
Appointed Speaker of the Federal Party
1992 ยท Belgium ยท Bruges ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Hugo Broos
Broos Takes Brugge into New Champions League
Hugo Broos oversees Club Brugge's qualification for the first UEFA Champions League group stage following domestic championship success.
1992 ยท Belgium ยท Bruges ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Franky Van der Elst
Van der Elst Helps Win Belgian Championship
Franky Van der Elst stabilises Club Brugge's midfield as the team reclaim the Belgian league title in 1991โ92.
1992 ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Government ยท Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Radovan Karadzic
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Bosnian Serbs declare their own republic under the leadership of Karazic
1992 ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Government ยท Government of Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Radovan Karadzic
Independence of Bosnian Serb Republic
The Bosnian Serbs declare their own republic under the leadership of Karazic
1992 ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Alija Izetbegovic
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Izetbegovic calls a national referendum on independence for Bosnia as a European condition for recognition of Bosnia as independent state.
1992 ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Alija Izetbegovic
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Izetbegovic withdraws his signature from the Lisbon Agreement and declares his opposition to any type of division of Bosnia
1992 ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Alija Izetbegovic
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Portuguese diplomat Jose Cutileiro drafts a plan, later known as the Lisbon Agreement, that would turn Bosnia into a triethnic cantonal state.
1992 ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Alija Izetbegovic
Independence of Bosnia and Herzegovina
The Bosniaks and Croats seek an independent Bosnia while the Serbs want it to remain in a rump Yugoslavia dominated by Serbia.
1992 ยท Bosnia and Herzegovina ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Alija Izetbegovic
Lisbon Agreement
Portuguese diplomat Jose Cutileiro drafts a plan, later known as the Lisbon Agreement, that would turn Bosnia into a triethnic cantonal state.
1992 ยท Brazil ยท Paris ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Valdo Cรขndido Filho
Brazilian Playmaker Starts Paris Spell
Valdo arrived at Paris Saint-Germain and supplied creativity in midfield as the club developed its squad for domestic and European competition.
1992 ยท Cameroon ยท Government ยท Government of Cameroon ยท Simon Achidi Achu
Prime Minister of Cameroon
Appointed Prime Minister of the Cameroon
1992 ยท Canada ยท Arts ยท Literature ยท Michael Ondaatje
The English Patient
Publication of "The English Patient"
1992 ยท Caymans ยท Cayman Islands ยท Government ยท Government of Caymans ยท Michael Gore
Governor
Appointed Governor of the Cayman Islands
1992 ยท Chad ยท Government ยท Government of Chad ยท Joseph Yodoyman
With Claudio Teitelboim and Jorge Zanelli, discovers the rotating black hole solution in three-dimensional anti-de Sitter gravity known as the BTZ black hole.
1992 ยท China ยท Government ยท Chinese Communist Party ยท Deng Xiaoping
Congress of CCP
The 14th Party Congress supports Dengs economic reforms & "socialist market economy"
1992 ยท China ยท Government ยท Chinese Communist Party ยท Deng Xiaoping
Economy of China
Tours the "Gold Coast" & gives support to economic reform. Deng encourages the return back to economic reforms
1992 ยท China ยท Religion ยท Fulan Gong ยท Li Hongzhi
Fulan Gong
The religious sect Fulan Gong is founded by Li Hongzhi
1992 ยท China ยท Warfare ยท Nuclear ยท Hua Di
Nuclear Power
Reveals to the World that China has DF-21 intermediate range ballistic missiles
1992 ยท Croatia ยท Zagreb ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Robert Prosineฤki
Prosinecki Croatian International Playmaker
Robert Prosineฤki brings refined passing and technical imagination to Croatia's developing national side after building his reputation in Yugoslav and Spanish club football.
1992 ยท Cuba ยท Government ยท Communist Party Government ยท Fidel Alejandro Castro
Communist Party
Ascribes the role of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) to be the "leading force of society and of the state"
1992 ยท Cuba ยท Government ยท Communist Party Government ยท Fidel Alejandro Castro
Constitution of Cuba
This constitution was replaced by a new Socialist Constitution, which claims to be guided by the ideas of Jose Marti, and the political ideas of Marx, Engels and Lenin. Ascribes the role of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) to be the "leading force of society and of the state"
1992 ยท Cuba ยท Government ยท Communist Party Government ยท Fidel Alejandro Castro
Socialist Constitution
This constitution was replaced by a new Socialist Constitution, which claims to be guided by the ideas of Jose Marti, and the political ideas of Marx, Engels and Lenin. Ascribes the role of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC) to be the "leading force of society and of the state"
1992 ยท Cuba ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Athletics ยท Javier Sotomayor
Men's High Jump Olympic Gold
Wins the Olympic men's high jump title.
1992 ยท Czech Republic ยท Prague ยท Government ยท Government of Czech Rep ยท Vaclav Havel
Dissolution
Havel strongly supports the retention of the federation of the Czechs and the Slovaks during the breakup of Czechoslovakia, known as the Dissolution of Czechoslovakia
1992 ยท Democratic Republic of the Congo ยท Kinshasa ยท Government ยท Government of the Congo ยท Laurent Monsengwo Pasinya
Leads Sovereign National Conference
Presides over the national conference as delegates seek to design a democratic transition away from Mobutu's system.
The Security Council established a commission of experts to examine grave violations in the former Yugoslavia.
1992 ยท Estonia ยท Government ยท Government of Estonia ยท Edgar Savisaar
Resignation of Edgar Savisaar
Resigns after food & energy shortages
1992 ยท Estonia ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Cycling ยท Erika Salumae
Women's Sprint Olympic Gold
Wins the Olympic women's track sprint title.
1992 ยท Ethiopia ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Athletics ยท Derartu Tulu
Women's 10000 Metres Olympic Gold
Wins the Olympic women's 10000 metres and becomes Ethiopia's first female Olympic champion.
1992 ยท France ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Regis Wargnier
Indochine
Directs Indochine.
1992 ยท France ยท Government ยท European Economic Community (EEC) ยท Jacques Delors
Committee of Regions
The Delors Commission supported stronger regional cohesion and the treaty framework that led to creation of the Committee of the Regions.
1992 ยท France ยท Government ยท Socialist Party ยท Pierre Beregevoy
Prime Minister of France
Appointed Prime Minister of France
1992 ยท France ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Athletics ยท Marie-Jose Perec
Women's 400 Metres Olympic Gold
Wins the Olympic women's 400 metres title.
1992 ยท France ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Cycling ยท Jeannie Longo
Women's Olympic Road Race Silver
Wins silver in the Olympic women's road race.
1992 ยท France ยท Paris ยท Sport ยท Football ยท David Ginola
French Winger Joins PSG
David Ginola transferred from Brest to Paris Saint-Germain and became renowned for his attacking runs, close control and flair on the left wing.
1992 ยท France ยท London ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Eric Cantona
Charity Shield Hat-Trick
Scores a hat-trick for Leeds United in the 4โ3 FA Charity Shield victory over Liverpool at Wembley.
1992 ยท France ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Eric Cantona
Leeds Five Nil Tottenham Hat Trick
Cantona scored three times in Leeds United's 5-0 victory against Tottenham Hotspur, demonstrating his instinct for arriving in scoring positions.
1992 ยท France ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Eric Cantona
Leeds United 1992 First Division Title - Eric Cantona
With Leeds United crowned English First Division champions in 1992, Eric Cantona was part of the title-winning side as forward in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Eric Cantona contributing to that collective effort.
1992 ยท France ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Eric Cantona
Leeds United Arrival
Cantona joined Leeds United and brought flair to Howard Wilkinson's side during its pursuit of the last First Division championship.
1992 ยท France ยท Manchester ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Eric Cantona
Manchester Derby Debut Season Influence
Cantona brought close control and unconventional passing to a United attack that had been struggling to convert chances consistently.
1992 ยท France ยท Manchester ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Eric Cantona
Manchester United Signing From Leeds
Manchester United purchased Cantona from Leeds United in November, a move that quickly transformed the balance of Alex Ferguson's attack.
1992 ยท France ยท Sheffield ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Eric Cantona
Sheffield Wednesday Trial Appearance
Cantona trained with Sheffield Wednesday in England before a proposed longer trial failed to produce a contract.
1992 ยท France ยท Milan ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Jean-Pierre Papin
Transfer to AC Milan
Jean-Pierre Papin moves to AC Milan after playing for Marseille. The French goalscorer joined a star-studded Milan attack after establishing his reputation at Marseille.
1992 ยท Georgia ยท Government ยท Government of Georgia ยท Eduard Shevardnadze
Speaker
Elected Speaker of Parliament and becomes the countrys leader
1992 ยท Germany ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Athletics ยท Dieter Baumann
Men's 5000 Metres Olympic Gold
Wins the Olympic men's 5000 metres title.
1992 ยท Germany ยท Monaco ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Jurgen Klinsmann
Transfer to Monaco
Monaco completes the signing of Jurgen Klinsmann from Inter Milan. The World Cup-winning striker crossed from Italian football to France to lead Monaco's front line.
1992 ยท Germany ยท Sao Paolo ยท Warfare ยท World War, 2nd ยท Josef Mengele
Exile of Josef Mengele
DNA tests confirm the discovery of Mengeles body
1992 ยท Ghana ยท New York ยท Warfare ยท United Nations Peacekeeping ยท Kofi Annan
Peacekeeping Role
Moves into United Nations peacekeeping leadership after the Cold War
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Emma Thompson
Academy Award
Wins Academy and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress, for her strong performance in the British drama Howards End
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Emma Thompson
BAFTA
Wins Academy and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress, for her strong performance in the British drama Howards End
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Emma Thompson
Howards End
Wins Academy and a BAFTA Award for Best Actress, for her strong performance in the British drama Howards End
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท John Edward Thaw
Chaplin
Appears in Chaplin
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Margaret Natalie Smith Cross
Sister Act
Appears in Sister Act
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Michael Caine
CBE
Appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Mick Jagger
Freejack
Mick Jagger appears in the film, "Freejack"
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Gary Oldman
Bram Stoker's Dracula
Stars as Count Dracula in Francis Ford Coppola's adaptation Bram Stoker's Dracula.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Ralph Fiennes
Wuthering Heights
Plays Heathcliff in the film adaptation of Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Tilda Swinton
Orlando
Stars in the title role of Orlando, Sally Potter's adaptation of Virginia Woolf's novel.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Drama ยท David Jason
Touch of Frost
1st appears in "A Touch of Frost"
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Drama ยท Helen Mirren
BAFTA
Wins a BAFTA for playing the role of DCI Jane Tennison
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Drama ยท Lynda La Plante
Seekers
Writes a TV movie called Seekers, starring Brenda Fricker and Josette Simon, produced by Sarah Lawson
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Literature ยท Malcolm Bradbury
Doctor Criminale
Bradbury published Doctor Criminale, a satirical novel concerning celebrity intellectuals and European politics.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Music ยท James Dean Bradfield
Generation Terrorists
Manic Street Preachers release debut album Generation Terrorists, establishing their confrontational early identity.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Music ยท Brett Anderson
Melody Maker Cover
Suede appear on the cover of Melody Maker before releasing a record, generating major attention around Brett Anderson and the band.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Music ยท Brett Anderson
The Drowners Debut Single
Suede release The Drowners, their debut single and an important early record in the development of Britpop.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Music ยท Jarvis Cocker
Pulp Album Separations
Releases Pulp's third studio album Separations after years of limited commercial success.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Paul Weller
Paul Weller
Releases the solo album, "Paul Weller"
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Peter Mark Sinclair Almond
The Days of Pearly Spencer
Records, "The Days of Pearly Spencer"
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Peter Gabriel
Us
Releases "Us" (co-produced with Daniel Lanois), an album in which he explored the pain of recent personal problems; his failed first marriage, his relationship with Rosanna Arquette, and the growing distance between him and his 1st daughter
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Syd Barrett
offer Syds family ล 75
Atlantic Records offer Syds family ล 75,000 for any new recordings, the family turn them down
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Ronnie James Dio
Black Sabbath
Iommi and Butler rejoin Dio and drummer Vinny Appice to record Dehumanizer
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Tony Iommi
Black Sabbath
Iommi and Butler rejoin Dio and drummer Vinny Appice to record Dehumanizer
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Phil Collins
The Way We Walk
Tours with Genesis on The Way We Walk, closing the major Collins-fronted touring era.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Charlie Burchill
Glittering Prize
Simple Minds release "Glittering Prize"
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Jim Kerr
Glittering Prize
Simple Minds release "Glittering Prize"
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Robbie Williams
A Million Love Songs
Appears on A Million Love Songs as Take That build a strong British pop audience.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Robbie Williams
It Only Takes a Minute
Performs with Take That on It Only Takes a Minute, one of the group's early breakthrough singles.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Robbie Williams
Take That and Party
Appears on Take That's debut album Take That and Party.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Norman Lamont
Budget Policy
The 1992 Budget under Norman Lamont sets out the Government's taxation, expenditure and borrowing plans.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Norman Lamont
Budget
Norman Lamont presents the 1992 Budget to the House of Commons as Chancellor of the Exchequer.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Falmouth ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Sebastian Newbold Coe
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Falmouth
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Rutland ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Alan Duncan
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Rutland & Melton
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Election
The Conservative Party win 41.9% of votes cast & 336 MPs, a majority of 21
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท King's College Hospital ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
NHS Fetal Laser Surgery Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: Laser surgery is performed on babies in the womb at King's College Hospital to treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท King's College Hospital ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
NHS Fetal Laser Surgery NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while John Roy Major serves as Prime Minister: Laser surgery is performed on babies in the womb at King's College Hospital to treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท King's College Hospital ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
NHS Fetal Laser Surgery
During John Roy Major's government, laser surgery is performed on babies in the womb at King's College Hospital to treat twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
NHS Hib Vaccination Government
The Conservative Party Government is in office as this NHS milestone occurs: The Hib vaccine is introduced into the vaccination programme to protect against a cause of childhood meningitis.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
NHS Hib Vaccination NHS Development
This NHS development occurs while John Roy Major serves as Prime Minister: The Hib vaccine is introduced into the vaccination programme to protect against a cause of childhood meningitis.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
NHS Hib Vaccination
During John Roy Major's government, the Hib vaccine is introduced into the vaccination programme to protect against a cause of childhood meningitis.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท David Maclean
Secretary of State for the Environment
Appointed Minister of the Environment
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท Malcolm Leslie Rifkind
Trident Programme
Malcolm Rifkind becomes Defence Secretary during the final stages of Trident deployment planning
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Charities Act
Charities Act 1992 reforms charity fundraising and charity regulation
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Further and Higher Education Act
Further and Higher Education Act 1992 reforms further education and creates a new higher education framework
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Government ยท Conservative Party Government ยท John Roy Major
Trade Union and Labour Relations Consolidation Act
Trade Union and Labour Relations Consolidation Act 1992 consolidates trade union and labour relations law
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Hong Kong ยท Government ยท Government of Great Britain ยท Christopher Francis Patten
Governor
Appointed Governor of Hong Kong
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Humanities ยท Social Science ยท Richard Hoggart
An Imagined Life Published
Hoggart published An Imagined Life, reflecting on fiction, personal history and literary imagination.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Media ยท Media ยท Nigel Lawson
The View from No. 11 Publication
Publishes The View from No. 11, his account of his years at the Treasury and his interpretation of economic policy during the Thatcher governments.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Conservative Party ยท Marcus Fox
1922 Committee
Appointed Chairman of the 1922 Committee
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Politics ยท Conservative Party ยท David William Donald Cameron
General Election Briefing
Briefs John Major for press conferences during the 1992 general election
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Politics ยท Conservative Party ยท David William Donald Cameron
Treasury Special Adviser
Serves as a special adviser at the Treasury during John Major's government.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท John Smith
New Paths to Victory", calls upon refrm of the trade union block vote
Publication of "New Paths to Victory", calls upon refrm of the trade union block vote
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท John Smith
New Paths to Victory
Publication of "New Paths to Victory", calls upon refrm of the trade union block vote
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Ashfield ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Geoff Hoon
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Ashfield
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Bryan Gould
Election
Loses the election for the Leadership of the Labour Party. Loses the election for the Deputy Leadership of the Labour Party
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Bryan Gould
Member of Parliament
Loses the election for the Leadership of the Labour Party. Loses the election for the Deputy Leadership of the Labour Party
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Darlington ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Alan Milburn
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Darlington
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Michael Mackintosh Foot
Resignation of Michael Mackintosh Foot
Gives up his seat in the Commons
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Birmingham ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Estelle Morris
Member of Parliament
Elected Member of Parliament for Birmingham Yardley.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
Crime
Announces the Labour will be "tough on crime & tough on the causes of crime"
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Anthony Charles Lynton Blair
Election
2nd in the Shadow Cabinet elections
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Arthur Smith
Party Leader
Appointed Party Leader of the Labour Party
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท John Smith
Constitution of Great Britain
The Trades Union share of conference votes is reduced from 90% to 70%
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Neil Kinnock
Election
The Labour Party win 34.4% of votes cast & 271 MPs
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Neil Kinnock
Resignation of Neil Kinnock
Resigns as Party Leader of the Labour Party
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท James Gordon Brown
Economic Policy Leadership
Brown takes responsibility for Labour's national tax, spending and monetary-policy programme.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท James Gordon Brown
Shadow Chancellor Appointment
Labour appoints Brown Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Donald Dewar
Shadow Minister
Appointed Spokesman for Social Security
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Betty Boothroyd
Speaker of House of Commons
Appointed Speaker of the House of Commons, 1st woman to hold post
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Denis Winston Healey
Retirement
Healey retires from the House of Commons.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Politics ยท Labour Party ยท Denis Winston Healey
My Secret Planet
Healey publishes My Secret Planet, reflecting his wide cultural and literary interests.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Politics ยท Liberal Party ยท Alan James Beith
Deputy Party Leader
Appointed Deputy Leader of the Liberal-Democratic Party
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Cardiff ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Fred Hoyle
Planck Fireball Element Synthesis
Hoyle examined possible light-element synthesis in extremely energetic Planck-scale fireballs.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Germany ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Fred Hoyle
Karl Schwarzschild Medal
The Astronomische Gesellschaft awarded Hoyle the Karl Schwarzschild Medal.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Sport ยท Athletics ยท Linford Christie
Olympic Gold Medal
Wins the 100m Olympic gold medal
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Stuttgart ยท Sport ยท Athletics ยท Linford Christie
World Champion
Wins the 100m World championship
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Athletics ยท Sally Gunnell
Women's 400 Metres Hurdles Olympic Gold
Wins the Olympic women's 400 metres hurdles title.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Athletics ยท Linford Christie
Men's 100 Metres Olympic Gold
Wins the Olympic men's 100 metres title in 9.96 seconds.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Cycling ยท Chris Boardman
Individual Pursuit Olympic Gold
Wins Olympic gold in the men's individual pursuit after setting exceptional qualifying times.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Sport ยท Football ยท "Bobby" Robert William Robson
Football Writers Association
Wins the 1992 Football Writers Association Tribute Award for an outstanding contribution to the national game
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Manchester ยท Sport ยท Football ยท David Robert Joseph Beckham
Debut
First appearance for Uniteds first-team as a substitute in a League Cup match against Brighton & Hove Albion
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Sport ยท Football ยท David Robert Joseph Beckham
FA Youth Cup
Part of a group of young players at Manchester Utd who guide the club to win the FA Youth Cup, with Beckham scoring in the second leg of the final against Crystal Palace
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Stanley Matthews
FIFA Gold Merit Order
Winner of the FIFA Gold Merit Order
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Trevor John Francis
Manager
Appointed Manager of Sheffield Wednesday
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Chris Fairclough
Leeds United 1992 First Division Title - Chris Fairclough
With Leeds United crowned English First Division champions in 1992, Chris Fairclough was part of the title-winning side as defender in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Chris Fairclough contributing to that collective effort.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Chris Whyte
Title Season Centre Back
Provides physical presence in central defence as Leeds United outlasts Manchester United in the 1991-92 title race.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Sheffield ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Des Walker
Sheffield Wednesday Transfer
Walker joined Sheffield Wednesday from Sampdoria and brought England international experience to the club's defence.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Mel Sterland
Championship Right Flank Contribution
Delivers energetic right-sided play from defence as Leeds United wins its third English top-flight league title.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Nottingham ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Stuart Pearce
Forest Premier League Founding Season Captain
Stuart Pearce leads Nottingham Forest into the inaugural Premier League season under Brian Clough. The club's new era begins amid increasing pressure to maintain its top-flight place.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Tony Dorigo
Last First Division Championship
Contributes from left-back as Leeds United wins the final Football League First Division championship before the Premier League era.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Tony Dorigo
Leeds Title Season Left Back
Uses his experience and forward running at left-back to strengthen Leeds United's title-winning defensive unit.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Tony Dorigo
Leeds United 1992 First Division Title - Tony Dorigo
Tony Dorigo served in the defensive unit of the championship team as Leeds United secured the 1991โ92 Football League First Division title. The defender combined marking and positional discipline with support for passing from the back.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Wembley ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Graeme Souness
Liverpool Cup Win Under Souness
The trophy goes to Liverpool as Souness's side overcome Sunderland by 2-0.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Blackburn ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Alan Shearer
Transfer to Blackburn Rovers
Blackburn Rovers recruits Alan Shearer, formerly of Southampton. Blackburn invested heavily in the young England striker as part of a promotion-era push for the league title.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Sheffield ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Brian Deane
First Premier League Goal
Deane scored the opening goal of the inaugural Premier League season for Sheffield United against Manchester United at Bramall Lane.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Ipswich ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Chris Kiwomya
Promotion Season Attacking Role
Chris Kiwomya contributes goals and forward movement to Ipswich Townโs 1991โ92 promotion campaign, which secures the Second Division title under John Lyall.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Birmingham ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Dalian Atkinson
Goal of Season Against Wimbledon
Dalian Atkinson scored an extraordinary solo goal against Wimbledon for Aston Villa, a strike later recognised as a Premier League Goal of the Season.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Blackburn ยท Sport ยท Football ยท David Speedie
Speedie's Promotion Year Goals
Speedie leads Blackburn's attack during the promotion campaign that culminates in a Wembley play-off victory and the club's return to the top flight.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Brentford ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Dean Holdsworth
Third Division Golden Boot Season
Holdsworth scored heavily as Brentford won the Third Division championship and gained promotion to the second tier.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Gary Lineker
Player of the Year
The Tottenham Hotspur striker is acclaimed by football writers for his movement and reliable finishing during the final English season of his playing career.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Portsmouth ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Guy Whittingham
Whittingham Scores in Promotion Chase
Whittingham contributes goals as Portsmouth pushes toward the First Division play-offs, narrowly missing direct promotion.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Ipswich ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Jason Dozzell
Second Division Promotion Midfield Creativity
Jason Dozzell supplies creativity and scoring support to Ipswich Town in the season that takes the club back to Englandโs top flight in 1992.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Lee Chapman
Leeds United 1992 First Division Title - Lee Chapman
Lee Chapman represented Leeds United during the season ending in 1992, when the club won the Football League First Division. As a forward, Lee Chapman provided runs into scoring positions and attacking pressure during the championship season.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Lee Chapman
Title Season Centre Forward Goals
Provides the central attacking focal point for Leeds United in the 1991-92 First Division championship campaign.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Derby ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Marco Gabbiadini
Derby Goalscoring Career
Marco Gabbiadini becomes a major source of goals for Derby County in the early 1990s and helps the club compete for promotion from the second tier.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Nigel Clough
Forest Full Members Cup Success
Nigel Clough plays a significant attacking role in Nottingham Forest's successful Full Members' Cup campaign. The Wembley victory offers a late trophy for his father's side.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Rod Wallace
Championship Attack Contribution
Uses his pace and movement in attack during the season that sees Leeds United finish top of the First Division.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Rod Wallace
Championship Winning Strike Support
Adds pace and movement alongside Leeds United's other forwards as the club claims the 1991-92 league title.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Rod Wallace
Leeds United 1992 First Division Title - Rod Wallace
The 1992 English league championship was earned by Leeds United with Rod Wallace among the forwards associated with the team. Rod Wallace was part of the attacking unit that won the league and participated in a side that finished above its top-flight rivals.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Nottingham ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Teddy Sheringham
Inaugural Premier League Goal for Forest
Teddy Sheringham scored Nottingham Forest's winning goal against Liverpool on the opening weekend of the Premier League in August 1992. The strike was the first goal broadcast live on Sky Sports in the new competition.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท John Lukic
Title Season Goalkeeping Consistency
Maintains the goalkeeping position for Leeds United during the 1991-92 championship run, helping the club finish ahead of Manchester United.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท John Lukic
Title Winning Goalkeeper
Guards the Leeds United goal as Howard Wilkinson's team captures the 1991โ92 First Division title.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Manchester ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Alexander Chapman Ferguson
Eric Cantona Recruitment
Ferguson brings Eric Cantona to Manchester United from Leeds United, a transfer that helps transform the teamโs attacking confidence and subsequent league fortunes.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Alexander Chapman Ferguson
First League Cup Under Ferguson
Manchester United defeat Nottingham Forest at Wembley to win the Football League Cup, adding another domestic trophy to Fergusonโs early successes at the club.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Alexander Chapman Ferguson
League Championship
Man Utd win the 1st League Championship since 1967
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Alexander Chapman Ferguson
Manager
Alex Ferguson is voted Manager of the Year by the League Managers Association
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Newcastle ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Joseph Kevin Keegan
Manager
After eight years of retirement and golf in Spain, Keegan returns to the game as manager of Newcastle United
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Alan Curbishley
Joint Managerial Partnership
Curbishley shares managerial responsibility at Charlton Athletic with Steve Gritt during a period of financial pressure and rebuilding.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Manchester ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Alex Ferguson
Ferguson Recruits French Playmaker
Ferguson signed Eric Cantona from Leeds and gave the Frenchman the licence to improvise that accelerated United's attacking improvement.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Brian Clough
Full Members Cup Wembley Victory
Brian Clough leads Nottingham Forest to victory over Southampton in the 1992 Full Members' Cup final. The success provides another Wembley honour late in his managerial career.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Howard Wilkinson
Final Pre Premier League Title
Guides Leeds United to the 1991-92 First Division title, becoming the final manager to win the competition before its replacement by the Premier League.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Howard Wilkinson
Leeds Championship Featuring Cantona
Wilkinson led Leeds United to the final Football League First Division title before the Premier League began, with Cantona among the club's new attacking options.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Howard Wilkinson
Leeds United 1992 First Division Title - Howard Wilkinson
Howard Wilkinson directed the team through its league-winning campaign as Leeds United secured the 1991โ92 Football League First Division title. As manager, the coach planned the tactical approach, selected the squad and guided the club to the English top-flight championship.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Ipswich ยท Sport ยท Football ยท John Lyall
Second Division Championship Manager
John Lyall guides Ipswich Town to the 1991โ92 Second Division championship, earning promotion into the first season of the newly formed Premier League.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Newcastle upon Tyne ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Kevin Keegan
Newcastle Avoid Second Division Relegation
Keegan takes over a Newcastle United team in danger of falling into the third tier and inspires sufficient improvement to preserve the club's Second Division status.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Norwich ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Mike Walker
Walker Appointed Norwich Manager
Mike Walker became Norwich City manager in 1992 and took the club into the inaugural Premier League season with a forward-looking approach.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Brentford ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Phil Holder
Brentford Third Division Championship
Holder led Brentford to the Third Division title, earning promotion into the second tier before the Premier League's launch.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Steve Gritt
Return to Valley Coaching Leadership
Gritt co-manages Charlton Athletic as the club returns to The Valley following years of playing home matches elsewhere.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท David Batty
Leeds United 1992 First Division Title - David Batty
The 1992 English league championship was earned by Leeds United with David Batty among the midfielders associated with the team. David Batty featured in the midfield of the league champions and participated in a side that finished above its top-flight rivals.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท David Batty
Title Midfield Ball Winning
Supplies tough tackling and accurate short passing as Leeds United takes the 1991-92 First Division title.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Gary McAllister
Leeds United 1992 First Division Title - Gary McAllister
Gary McAllister represented Leeds United during the season ending in 1992, when the club won the Football League First Division. As a midfielder, Gary McAllister linked defence and attack and contributed to the sideโs control of important fixtures.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Gary Speed
Championship Season Wide Midfield
Offers energy and attacking support from midfield throughout Leeds United's successful 1991-92 league season.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Gary Speed
First Division Title Midfield Goals
Provides forward runs and goals from midfield in Leeds United's 1991โ92 English league title campaign.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Gary Speed
Leeds United 1992 First Division Title - Gary Speed
Gary Speed featured in the midfield of the league champions as Leeds United secured the 1991โ92 Football League First Division title. The midfielder linked defence and attack and contributed to the sideโs control of important fixtures.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Gordon Strachan
Championship Captain's Leadership
Captains Howard Wilkinson's Leeds United side to the last Football League First Division championship before the Premier League era begins.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Leeds ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Gordon Strachan
Leeds United 1992 First Division Title - Gordon Strachan
With Leeds United crowned English First Division champions in 1992, Gordon Strachan was part of the title-winning side as midfielder in the squad. The title followed a campaign in which the side built its success through sustained results and teamwork, with Gordon Strachan contributing to that collective effort.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Wembley ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Michael Thomas
Thomas Thomas 1992 FA Cup Final Opening Goal
Scores Liverpool's first goal in the 2-0 final victory over Sunderland.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Rome ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Paul Gascoigne
English Star Begins Italian Adventure
Paul Gascoigne begins competitive football with Lazio after recovering from a serious knee injury, attracting extensive attention from Italian and British supporters.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Newcastle upon Tyne ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Rob Lee
Lee Joins Keegan Newcastle Rebuild
Rob Lee signs for Newcastle United from Charlton Athletic and becomes a major part of Kevin Keegan's midfield, contributing running power and goals from central positions.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Ipswich ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Simon Milton
Midfield Role in 1992 Promotion
Simon Milton features in the Ipswich Town midfield as the club wins the 1991โ92 Second Division championship and qualifies for the inaugural Premier League.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Brentford ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Terry Evans
Second Tier Promotion Campaign
Evans featured prominently as Brentford topped the Third Division table and moved into the second tier of English football.
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Peter Murray Taylor Gosforth
Hillsborough Disaster
The Deva Stadium of Chester City F.C. is opened in 1992, the first English football stadium to fulfil the safety recommendations from the Taylor Report, which was commissioned after the Hillsborough disaster of 1989
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Peter Murray Taylor Gosforth
Taylor Report
The Deva Stadium of Chester City F.C. is opened in 1992, the first English football stadium to fulfil the safety recommendations from the Taylor Report, which was commissioned after the Hillsborough disaster of 1989
1992 ยท Great Britain ยท London ยท Warfare ยท Military ยท Arthur Travers Harris Harris, 1st
Harris Moument
8 yrs after his death a monument is erected in central London stirring up the debate about Harriss role in the war
1992 ยท Guatemala ยท Oslo ยท Warfare ยท Military ยท Rigoberta Menchu Tum
Nobel Prize
For campaigning for human rights in Guatemala
1992 ยท Guatemala ยท Warfare ยท Military ยท Rigoberta Menchu Tum
Politics
For campaigning for human rights in Guatemala
1992 ยท Iraq ยท Abu Musa ยท Warfare ยท Gulf War, 1st ยท Saddam Hussein
1992 ยท Israel ยท Government ยท Government of Israel ยท Yitzhak Rabin
Prime Minister of Israel
Appointed Prime Minister of Israel, 2nd term
1992 ยท Israel ยท Government ยท Government of Israel ยท Yitzhak Shamir
Bombing of Iraq
The Israeli military discloses in 2003 that it had planned a daring assassination attempt against Saddam Hussein in 1992, the plot would have involved landing commandos in Iraq and firing sophisticated missiles at him during a funeral
1992 ยท Israel ยท Government ยท Government of Israel ยท Yitzhak Shamir
Diplomatic Plan
The Israeli military discloses in 2003 that it had planned a daring assassination attempt against Saddam Hussein in 1992, the plot would have involved landing commandos in Iraq and firing sophisticated missiles at him during a funeral
1992 ยท Italy ยท Arts ยท Literature ยท Umberto Eco
Gnomes of Gnu Children Book
Eco released The Gnomes of Gnu, an illustrated children's book with Eugenio Carmi.
1992 ยท Italy ยท Arts ยท Literature ยท Umberto Eco
Interpretation and Overinterpretation
Eco published Interpretation and Overinterpretation, engaging debates about readers and textual meaning.
1992 ยท Italy ยท Rome ยท Government ยท Government of Italy ยท Giuliano Amato
Devaluation
The Lira is devalued
1992 ยท Italy ยท Government ยท Government of Italy ยท Giuliano Amato
Prime Minister of Italy
Appointed Prime Minister of Italy
1992 ยท Italy ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Galilei Galileo
Trial
The Vatican admits that it was mistaken in its treatment of Galileo
1992 ยท Italy ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Cycling ยท Fabio Casartelli
Men's Olympic Road Race Gold
Wins the Olympic men's road race in 4 hours 35 minutes 21 seconds.
1992 ยท Italy ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Cycling ยท Giovanni Lombardi
Points Race Olympic Gold
Wins the Olympic men's track points race.
1992 ยท Italy ยท Turin ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Gianluca Vialli
Transfer to Juventus
After a spell with Sampdoria, Gianluca Vialli signs for Juventus. The Italy striker left Sampdoria for Juventus in a landmark deal between leading Serie A rivals.
1992 ยท Italy ยท Rome ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Giuseppe Signori
Signori Joins Lazio from Foggia
Giuseppe Signori transfers to Lazio and quickly brings his sharp left-footed finishing to the capital club's attack.
1992 ยท Jamaica ยท Sport ยท Boxing ยท Trevor Berbick
Arrest of Trevor Berbick
Arrested for rape
1992 ยท Japan ยท Tokyo ยท Government ยท Liberal-Democratic Party Government ยท Kichi Miyazawa
Scandal
Over 100 politicians are implicated in a financial scandal
1992 ยท Japan ยท Government ยท Liberal-Democratic Party Government ยท Akihito
Visit to To China
Makes the 1st Imperial visit to China
1992 ยท Latvia ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Cycling ยท Dainis Ozols
Men's Olympic Road Race Bronze
Wins bronze in the Olympic men's road race.
1992 ยท Luxembourg ยท Luxembourg ยท Government ยท Government of Luxembourg ยท Jean-Claude Juncker
Tax Reform Preparation
Juncker directed preparations for a substantial Luxembourg tax reform, establishing changes that would enter into force at the beginning of the following year.
1992 ยท Malawi ยท Lilongwe ยท Government ยท Government of Malawi ยท Hastings Kamuzu Banda
1992 ยท Mauritania ยท Government ยท Government of Mauritania ยท Maaouya Ould Sidi Ahmed Taya
President of Mauritania
Appointed President of Mauritania
1992 ยท Moldova ยท Government ยท Government of Moldova ยท Andrei Sangheli
Prime Minister of Moldova
Appointed Prime Minister of Moldova
1992 ยท Netherlands ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Cycling ยท Erik Dekker
Men's Olympic Road Race Silver
Finishes second in the Olympic men's road race, one second behind Fabio Casartelli.
1992 ยท Netherlands ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Cycling ยท Monique Knol
Women's Olympic Road Race Bronze
Wins bronze in the Olympic women's road race.
1992 ยท Netherlands ยท Amsterdam ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Danny Blind
Ajax Captain in UEFA Cup Triumph
Danny Blind organises the defence in Ajax's successful UEFA Cup run against Torino, adding a major continental honour to his Ajax career.
1992 ยท Netherlands ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Ronald Koeman
European Cup Winning Goal Celebration
Is celebrated in Barcelona after his extra-time free kick gives the club its first European Cup.
1992 ยท Netherlands ยท Netherlands ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Dick Advocaat
Netherlands Manager
Becomes Netherlands head coach after serving previously as an assistant with the national team.
1992 ยท Netherlands ยท Amsterdam ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Marc Overmars
Transfer to Ajax
Joins Ajax from Willem II and becomes a key attacking player on the wing.
1992 ยท Netherlands ยท Amsterdam ยท Sport ยท Football ยท John van 't Schip
UEFA Cup Final Victory Against Torino
John van 't Schip contributes to Ajax's 1992 UEFA Cup campaign, which ends with an away-goals victory over Torino in the final.
1992 ยท Netherlands ยท Milan ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Marco van Basten
Van Basten Wins Third Ballon dโOr
Marco van Basten earns his third Ballon dโOr as AC Milan win Serie A without defeat, confirming his standing among the eraโs most complete centre-forwards.
1992 ยท Netherlands ยท Rotterdam ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Rob Witschge
Witschge Feyenoord Dutch Cup Retention
Rob Witschge contributes energetic midfield play as Feyenoord retains the KNVB Cup, strengthening a side that is beginning to challenge for the national championship.
1992 ยท Nigeria ยท Government ยท Government of Nigeria ยท Ibrahim Babangida
Constitution of Nigeria
Promises a return to civilian Government
1992 ยท Nigeria ยท Amsterdam ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Finidi George
Nigerian Winger Arrives in Amsterdam
Finidi George joins Ajax from Nigeria and develops into a dangerous right-sided attacker in Louis van Gaal's European-winning team.
1992 ยท Pakistan ยท Cambodia ยท Warfare ยท United Nations ยท Muhammad Khalid
UNTAC Service
Muhammad Khalid serves as a military observer with the United Nations Transitional Authority in Cambodia.
Rantissi is deported to southern Lebanon, as part of the expulsion of 416 Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives, and emerged as the general spokesman of the expellees
Hamas increases its challenge to PLO dominance during the later phase of the First Intifada
1992 ยท Palestine ยท Gaza Strip ยท Religion ยท Islam ยท Abdel Aziz al- Rantissi
Exile of Abdel Aziz al- Rantissi
Rantissi is deported to southern Lebanon, as part of the expulsion of 416 Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives, and emerged as the general spokesman of the expellees
1992 ยท Palestine ยท Gaza Strip ยท Religion ยท Islam ยท Abdel Aziz al- Rantissi
Hamas
Rantissi is deported to southern Lebanon, as part of the expulsion of 416 Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives, and emerged as the general spokesman of the expellees
1992 ยท Philippines ยท Manila ยท Government ยท Government of Philippines ยท Fidel Ramos
Communist Party
Lifts the ban on the Commust Party, an attempt to end 2 decades of insurgency
1992 ยท Philippines ยท Government ยท Government of Philippines ยท Maria Corazon Aquino
Election
Resigns from office without seeking re-election
1992 ยท Philippines ยท Government ยท Government of Philippines ยท Maria Corazon Aquino
Creates a long-running survey for microlensing events and variable stars.
1992 ยท Republic of the Congo ยท Brazzaville ยท Government ยท Government of the Congo ยท Pascal Lissouba
Election as President
Wins the multiparty presidential election and succeeds Denis Sassou Nguesso.
1992 ยท Russia ยท Moscow ยท Government ยท Government of Russia ยท Sergei Nikolaevich Baburin
Chairman
Appointed Co-Chairman of the Front for National Salvation
1992 ยท Saudi Arabia ยท Politics ยท Al-Qaeda ยท Osama bin Laden
Coup
The Al-Qaeda move to Sudan follows an Islamist coup in Sudan, led by Colonel Omar al-Bashir, who professed a commitment to reordering Muslim political values
1992 ยท Saudi Arabia ยท Politics ยท Al-Qaeda ยท Osama bin Laden
Exile of Osama bin Laden
The Al-Qaeda move to Sudan follows an Islamist coup in Sudan, led by Colonel Omar al-Bashir, who professed a commitment to reordering Muslim political values. From around 1992 to 1996, al-Qaeda and bin Laden based themselves in Sudan at the invitation of Islamist theoretician Hassan al Turabi
1992 ยท Saudi Arabia ยท Religion ยท Islam ยท Osama bin Laden
Coup
The Al-Qaeda move to Sudan follows an Islamist coup in Sudan, led by Colonel Omar al-Bashir, who professed a commitment to reordering Muslim political values
1992 ยท Saudi Arabia ยท Religion ยท Islam ยท Osama bin Laden
Exile of Osama bin Laden
The Al-Qaeda move to Sudan follows an Islamist coup in Sudan, led by Colonel Omar al-Bashir, who professed a commitment to reordering Muslim political values. From around 1992 to 1996, al-Qaeda and bin Laden based themselves in Sudan at the invitation of Islamist theoretician Hassan al Turabi
1992 ยท Serbia ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Radovan Karadzic
Lisbon Agreement
All three sides sign up to the agreement; Izetbegovic for the Bosniaks, Radovan Karadzic for the Serbs and Mate Boban for the Croats
1992 ยท Serbia ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Ratko Mladic
Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff of the Army of Republika Srpska (the Bosnian Serb Army) during the Bosnian War of 1992-1995
1992 ยท Serbia ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Slobodan Milosevic
Independence of Croatia
UN forces enter Croatia and fighting subsides
1992 ยท Serbia ยท Warfare ยท Bosnian War ยท Slobodan Milosevic
Independence of Serbia
UN forces enter Croatia and fighting subsides
1992 ยท Slovenia ยท Government ยท Government of Slovenia ยท Milan Kucan
President of Slovenia
Appointed President of Slovenia, 2nd term
1992 ยท Somalia ยท Warfare ยท Civil War ยท Muhammad Siyad Barrah
Exile of Muhammad Siyad Barrah
Forced into exile in Kenya, harrasses the Government & is found protection in Nigeria
1992 ยท South Africa ยท Pretoria ยท Government ยท Government of South Africa ยท Frederik Willem de Klerk
Apartheid
A white referendum gives a mandate to end white minority rule
1992 ยท South Africa ยท Pretoria ยท Government ยท Government of South Africa ยท Frederik Willem de Klerk
Referendum
A white referendum gives a mandate to end white minority rule & begin power sharing. A white referendum gives a mandate to end white minority rule
1992 ยท South Korea ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Athletics ยท Hwang Young-cho
Men's Marathon Olympic Gold
Wins the Olympic men's marathon in Barcelona.
1992 ยท Spain ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Athletics ยท Fermin Cacho
Men's 1500 Metres Olympic Gold
Wins the Olympic men's 1500 metres title before the home crowd.
1992 ยท Spain ยท Sport ยท Cycling ยท Miguel Indurain
Tour de France
Winner of the Tour de France, 2nd time
1992 ยท Spain ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Cycling ยท Jose Manuel Moreno
Kilometre Time Trial Olympic Gold
Wins Spain's first gold medal of the Barcelona Games in the kilometre time trial.
1992 ยท Spain ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Jose Ramon Alexanko
European Cup Celebration in Barcelona
Returns to Barcelona with the first European Cup after captaining the team at Wembley.
1992 ยท Sweden ยท Stockholm ยท Government ยท Government of Sweden ยท Carl Bildt
Constitution of Sweden
Forms a Government of national unity to fight for economic recovery
1992 ยท Sweden ยท Vienna ยท Warfare ยท Nuclear ยท Hans Blix
Chernobyl Regulatory Lessons
Continues advocating stronger nuclear-safety standards and international review mechanisms shaped in part by the Chernobyl experience.
1992 ยท Sweden ยท North Korea ยท Warfare ยท Nuclear ยท Hans Blix
DPRK Safeguards Inspections
Oversees safeguards inspections after North Korea's agreement enters operation.
1992 ยท Sweden ยท Vienna ยท Warfare ยท Nuclear ยท Hans Blix
Early Design Information Requirement
The Board strengthens safeguards by requiring earlier provision of design information for new or modified nuclear facilities.
1992 ยท Sweden ยท Vienna ยท Warfare ยท Nuclear ยท Hans Blix
Expanded Nuclear Trade Reporting
The IAEA strengthens safeguards through expanded reporting of nuclear material, equipment, exports and imports.
1992 ยท Sweden ยท North Korea ยท Warfare ยท Nuclear ยท Hans Blix
North Korean Nuclear Verification
Inspectors identify inconsistencies requiring further clarification and access.
1992 ยท Sweden ยท Vienna ยท Warfare ยท Nuclear ยท Hans Blix
Special Inspection Right Reconfirmed
The Board of Governors reaffirms the IAEA's right to conduct special inspections under comprehensive safeguards agreements.
1992 ยท Switzerland ยท Government ยท Government of Switzerland ยท Reno Felber
President of Switzerland
Appointed President of Switzerland
1992 ยท Turkey ยท Politics ยท Republican Peoples Party ยท Deniz Baykal
Republican Peoples Party
Appointed Party Leader of the Republican Peoples Party
1992 ยท Ukraine ยท Ukraine ยท Government ยท Government of Ukraine ยท Leonoid Kravchuk
Independence of Ukraine
The Black Sea fleet is shared with Russia
1992 ยท Ukraine ยท Government ยท Government of Ukraine ยท Leonid Kuchma
Prime Minister of Ukraine
Appointed Prime Minister of the Ukraine
1992 ยท Ukraine ยท Government ยท Government of Ukraine ยท Valentin Symonenko
Prime Minister of Ukraine
Appointed Prime Minister of the Ukraine
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Alfredo James "Al" Pacino
Golden Globe
Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for Scent of a Woman
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Alfredo James "Al" Pacino
Scent of a Woman
Appears in Scent of a Woman
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Christopher Walken
Batman Returns
Walken again plays a supporting villain in Batman Returns as millionaire industrialist Max Shreck
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Michael Keaton
Batman Returns
Stars in Batman Returns
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Denzel Washington
Malcolm X
Stars as Malcolm X in Spike Lee's biographical film about the activist and political leader.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Jodie Foster
Academy Award
Wins a second Academy Award for Best Actress for The Silence of the Lambs.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Lawrence Kasdan
Golden Bear for Grand Canyon
The film Grand Canyon, directed by Lawrence Kasdan, received the Golden Bear for best film at the 1992 Berlin International Film Festival.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Quentin Tarantino
Reservoir Dogs
Makes his feature directing breakthrough with Reservoir Dogs, a crime film structured around a failed robbery.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Robert Altman
The Player Film
Robert Altman directed The Player in 1992, a Hollywood satire about a studio executive confronting an angry screenwriter.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Spike Lee
Malcolm X
Directs Malcolm X, with Denzel Washington portraying the civil-rights leader.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Woody Allen
Husbands and Wives Film
In 1992, Woody Allen made Husbands and Wives, a relationship drama set against the breakup of a long marriage.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท George Lucas
Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award
Receives the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Hollywood ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Clinton "Clint" Eastwood
Unforgiven
Directs and stars in Unforgiven, a revisionist western examining violence and reputation.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Literature ยท Cormac McCarthy
All the Pretty Horses
Publication of "All the Pretty Horses"
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Literature ยท Donna Tartt
The Secret History
Publication of "The Secret History"
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Literature ยท Jane Smiley
Moo
Publication of "Moo"
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Literature ยท John Michael Crichton
Rising Sun
Publication of "Rising Sun"
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Bruce Springstein
Human Touch
Releases "Lucky Town". Releases "Human Touch", No 1 UK Album
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Bruce Springstein
Lucky Town
Releases "Lucky Town". Releases "Human Touch", No 1 UK Album
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Garth Brooks
The Chase
Releases Album, "The Chase"
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Isaac Lee Hayes, Jr
Grammy Award
Receives a third Grammy for the album "Black Moses"
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท John Allen Hendrix
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Hendrix is inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Los Angeles ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Frank Vincent Zappa
Playground Psychotics
Releases Playground Psychotics, documenting the 1971 Mothers line-up through live performances and spoken material.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Los Angeles ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Frank Vincent Zappa
You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore Vol. 5
Releases the fifth archival live volume, combining early Mothers recordings with performances from later bands.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Los Angeles ยท Arts ยท Popular Music ยท Frank Vincent Zappa
You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore Vol. 6
Releases the sixth and final volume issued during his lifetime in the You Can't Do That on Stage Anymore series.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Government ยท Democratic Party Government ยท William Jefferson Bill Clinton
Government
Appointed President of the USA, 42nd President, 1st term
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Dallas ยท Politics ยท Assassination of Kennedy, JF ยท Frank Sturgis
Three Tramps Records Resolution
Released Dallas arrest records identified the three Dealey Plaza detainees as Gus Abrams, Harold Doyle and John Gedney rather than Frank Sturgis.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Politics ยท Assassination of Kennedy, JF ยท Gus W Abrams
Three Tramps
Journalist Mary La Fontaine discovered the November 22, 1963 arrest records that the Dallas Police Department had released in 1989, which named the three men as Gus W. Abrams, Harold Doyle, and John F. Gedney
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Politics ยท Assassination of Kennedy, JF ยท Harold Doyle
Three Tramps
Journalist Mary La Fontaine discovered the November 22, 1963 arrest records that the Dallas Police Department had released in 1989, which named the three men as Gus W. Abrams, Harold Doyle, and John F. Gedney
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Politics ยท Assassination of Kennedy, JF ยท John F Gedney
Three Tramps
Journalist Mary La Fontaine discovered the November 22, 1963 arrest records that the Dallas Police Department had released in 1989, which named the three men as Gus W. Abrams, Harold Doyle, and John F. Gedney
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Politics ยท Assassination of Kennedy, JF ยท Norma Jean Lollis Hill
The Last Dissenting Witness
Hill co-writes a book entitled "The Last Dissenting Witness"
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Politics ยท Assassination of Kennedy, JF ยท Oliver Stone
Assassination Records Review Board
The Assassination Records Review Board is created as a result of an act passed by the US Congress in 1992, entitled the "President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act"
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Politics ยท Assassination of Kennedy, JF ยท Oliver Stone
JFK
The "President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act", mandates the gathering and release of all US Government records related to the assassination of Kennedy, after the 1991 premiere of Oliver Stones film JFK
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Politics ยท Assassination of Kennedy, JF ยท Oliver Stone
Legislation
The "President John F. Kennedy Assassination Records Collection Act", mandates the gathering and release of all US Government records related to the assassination of Kennedy, after the 1991 premiere of Oliver Stones film JFK
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Politics ยท Assassination of Kennedy, JF ยท Bonar Menninger
Mortal Error
Menninger published Mortal Error, presenting Howard Donahue's theory that a Secret Service agent accidentally fired the shot that fatally wounded Kennedy after Oswald opened fire.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Politics ยท Assassination of Kennedy, JF ยท Dick Russell
The Man Who Knew Too Much
Russell published The Man Who Knew Too Much, focusing on Richard Case Nagell and presenting Nagell's claims that he had advance knowledge of a conspiracy involving Oswald.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Chicago ยท Politics ยท Democratic Party ยท Barack Hussein Obama
Chicago Law School
Obama teaches constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School for twelve years, being first classified as a Lecturer from 1992 to 1996, and then as a Senior Lecturer from 1996 to 2004
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Chicago ยท Politics ยท Democratic Party ยท Barack Hussein Obama
Constitution of USA
Obama teaches constitutional law at the University of Chicago Law School for twelve years, being first classified as a Lecturer from 1992 to 1996, and then as a Senior Lecturer from 1996 to 2004
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Politics ยท Democratic Party ยท William Jefferson Bill Clinton
President of United States of America
Receives the Democratic Presidential nomination
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Carl Edward Sagan
Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors
Publication of "Shadows of Forgotten Ancestors"
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท David Jewitt
Discovery of 1992 QB1
Jewitt and Jane Luu discover 1992 QB1, later named Albion, the first Kuiper Belt object recognized after Pluto.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Ellen Stofan
Venus Volcanic Terrain
Magellan data reveal thousands of volcanic features, showing that volcanism has profoundly reshaped the surface of Venus.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท John Harmon
Mercury South Polar Ice
Harmon observes Mercury again when the southern hemisphere is favourably presented, helping confirm a south-polar radar-bright feature.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Martin Slade
Mercury South Polar Ice
Slade participates in follow-up radar observations that strengthen evidence for reflective deposits near Mercury's south pole.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Venus ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Stephen Saunders
Magellan Global Coverage
Magellan mapping expands radar coverage to nearly the entire surface of Venus.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Torrence Johnson
Galileo Lunar North Polar Imaging
During its second Earth encounter, Galileo obtains views of the Moon useful for studies of lunar surface composition.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Arecibo ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Dale Frail
Pulsar Planet Confirmation
With Aleksander Wolszczan, reports planets around PSR B1257+12, the first confirmed exoplanet system.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท NASA Goddard Space Flight Center ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Charles Lawrence Bennett
COBE
Bennett contributes to analysis of COBE anisotropy maps that support structure formation after the Big Bang
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Hanford and Livingston ยท Science ยท Physics ยท Rochus E. Vogt
LIGO Site Selection
The National Science Foundation selects Hanford and Livingston for the two LIGO observatories and signs the cooperative agreement that allows construction planning to proceed.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท United States of America ยท Science ยท Physics ยท Steven Weinberg
Dreams of a Final Theory
Publishes Dreams of a Final Theory, explaining the search for deeper unification in fundamental physics to a broad audience.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Sport ยท Athletics ยท Frederick Carlton "Carl" Lewis Barcelona
Olympic Gold Medal
Winner of the long jump Olympic Gold Medal, 3rd consecutive title
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Athletics ยท Kevin Young
Men's 400 Metres Hurdles Olympic Gold
Wins Olympic gold and sets a world record of 46.78 seconds in the 400 metres hurdles.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Athletics ยท Frederick Carlton "Carl" Lewis
Men's Long Jump Olympic Gold
Wins a third consecutive Olympic long jump title with a best jump of 8.67 metres.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Athletics ยท Gail Devers
Women's 100 Metres Olympic Gold
Wins the Olympic women's 100 metres title in a close final.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Athletics ยท Gwen Torrence
Women's 200 Metres Olympic Gold
Wins the Olympic women's 200 metres title.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Athletics ยท Michael Marsh
Men's 200 Metres Olympic Gold
Wins the Olympic men's 200 metres title in Barcelona.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Athletics ยท Quincy Watts
Men's 400 Metres Olympic Gold
Wins the Olympic men's 400 metres title.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Barcelona ยท Sport ยท Athletics ยท Mike Conley
Men's Triple Jump Olympic Gold
Wins the Olympic men's triple jump title.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Sport ยท Boxing ยท Riddick Bowe
World Champion
Becomes the WBC, WBA & IBF heavyweight champion
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Sport ยท Cycling ยท Greg LeMond
Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner of USA Cyclings Korbel Lifetime Achievement Award
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Sport ยท Cycling ยท Greg LeMond
Tour DuPont
LeMond becomes the first American to win the Tour DuPont, a short-lived American answer to the Tour de France
1992 ยท United States of America ยท San Sebastian ยท Sport ยท Cycling ยท Lance Armstrong
Classico San Sebastian
Signs with a professional cycling team, Motorola, and finishes last in his first professional race, the Classico San Sebastian
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Warfare ยท United Nations ยท George Herbert Walker Bush
UNSCOM
Iraq by and large refused to cooperate with UNSCOM and its inspections as mandated by UN SC Res.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Warfare ยท United Nations ยท George Herbert Walker Bush
UNSCOM
The record states that 687 until June 1992, ten months after deadline, at which time the Iraqi Government submitted "full, final and complete reports" on all of its weapons of mass destruction programs.
1992 ยท United States of America ยท Warfare ยท United Nations ยท George Herbert Walker Bush
UNSCOM
These reports, however, were found to be incomplete and deficient, and at the same time UN inspectors were subjected to harassment and threats on the part of the Iraqi regime.
1992 ยท Uruguay ยท Naples ยท Sport ยท Football ยท Daniel Fonseca
Fonseca Opens Napoli Goalscoring Chapter
Daniel Fonseca joined Napoli from Cagliari and became a regular source of goals in the early 1990s.
1992 ยท Venezuela ยท Caracas ยท Economy ยท Oil Industry ยท Carlos Andres Perez
Privatization Debate
Debates over oil-state control intensify as liberalising policies challenge earlier nationalization assumptions
1992 ยท Vietnam ยท Government ยท Government of Vietnam ยท Le Duc Anh
Constitution of Vietnam
The constitution of Vietnam comes into effect
1992 ยท Vietnam ยท Government ยท Government of Vietnam ยท Le Duc Anh
President of Vietnam
Appointed President of Vietnam
1992 ยท Zimbabwe ยท Harare ยท Government ยท Government of Zimbabwe ยท Robert Gabriel Mugabe
Land Acquisition Act
Mugabe signs legislation expanding government powers to acquire land for redistribution.
1992 ยท Germany ยท Arts ยท Literature ยท Heinrich Theodor Boll
Boll Literary Scholarship
Scholars reassessed Bรถll's depiction of war guilt and postwar society.
1992 ยท Afghanistan ยท Kabul ยท Warfare ยท Mohammad Najibullah
Najibullah Government Loses Kabul
President Mohammad Najibullah's government collapses as mujahideen forces move toward the Afghan capital.
1992 ยท Afghanistan ยท Kabul ยท Warfare ยท Ahmad Shah Massoud
Mujahideen Enter Kabul
Forces associated with Ahmad Shah Massoud and other resistance factions enter Kabul after the fall of the communist government.
1992 ยท Afghanistan ยท Kabul ยท Warfare ยท Ahmad Shah Massoud
Kabul Factional Fighting Escalates
Rival mujahideen factions battle over control of Kabul after the regime's collapse.