Historical events in 1992

921 historical records

January 199234 historical events

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

Bosnian Serb Republic

Declares Bosnian Serb separation from Bosnia.

1992, April 8th ยท Palestine ยท Sahara ยท Politics ยท PLO ยท Yasser Arafat

Air Crash

Survives an aircrash in the Sahara

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

1992, April ยท Palestine ยท Ramallah ยท Politics ยท Fatah ยท Marwan Barghouti

Return from Exile

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 2โ€“0.

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 1โ€“0 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.

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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 10th ยท Rwanda ยท Arusha ยท Warfare ยท Rwandan Genocide ยท Juvenal Habyarimana

Arusha Negotiations Begin

Government representatives enter formal peace negotiations with the RPF.

1992, July 10th ยท Rwanda ยท Arusha ยท Warfare ยท Rwandan Genocide ยท Juvenal Habyarimana

Government-RPF Peace Talks

Talks seek an end to the civil war.

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 Rabinโ€™s 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.

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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.

1992 ยท Afghanistan ยท Politics ยท Taliban ยท Mohammed Omar Mujahid

Mujahideen

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.

1992 ยท Afghanistan ยท Politics ยท Taliban ยท Mohammed Omar Mujahid

Mujahideen

Following the Soviet withdrawal from Afghanistan and the collapse of the Communist regime in Kabul in 1992.

1992 ยท Afghanistan ยท Politics ยท Taliban ยท Mohammed Omar Mujahid

Mujahideen

the country fell into chaos as Mujahideen factions fought for control, Omar heads a group of warriors known as the Taliban.

1992 ยท Afghanistan ยท Politics ยท Taliban ยท Mohammed Omar Mujahid

Taliban

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

1992 ยท Afghanistan ยท Politics ยท Taliban ยท Mohammed Omar Mujahid

Taliban

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.

1992 ยท Afghanistan ยท Politics ยท Taliban ยท Mohammed Omar Mujahid

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

1992 ยท Algeria ยท Warfare ยท Civil War 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 Warfare ยท Civil War ยท Benjedid Chadli

Declaration of War

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 1991โ€“92.

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

Prime Minister of Chad

Appointed Prime Minister of Chad

1992 ยท Chile ยท Science ยท Physics ยท Claudio Teitelboim

BTZ Black Hole

With Maximo Banados and Jorge Zanelli, discovers the three-dimensional anti-de Sitter black hole now known as the BTZ black hole.

1992 ยท Chile ยท Science ยท Physics ยท Jorge Zanelli

BTZ Black Hole

With Maximo Banados and Claudio Teitelboim, discovers the three-dimensional anti-de Sitter black hole now known as the BTZ black hole.

1992 ยท Chile ยท Science ยท Physics ยท Maximo Banados

BTZ Black Hole

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 Prosineฤki

Prosinecki Croatian International Playmaker

Robert Prosineฤki brings refined passing and technical imagination to Croatia's developing national side after building his reputation in Yugoslav and Spanish club football.

1992 ยท Croatia ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Mate Boban

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 Croatia ยท Mostar ยท Warfare ยท Balkan Wars, 3rd ยท Mate Boban

Croat-Bosniak Tension

Leads Croat separatist policy in Bosnia.

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.

1992 ยท Egypt ยท Warfare ยท United Nations ยท Boutros Boutros Ghali

Security Council Investigates Yugoslav Atrocities

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 4โ€“3 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 1991โ€“92 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 Townโ€™s 1991โ€“92 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 Englandโ€™s 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 1991โ€“92 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 teamโ€™s 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 Fergusonโ€™s 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 1991โ€“92 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 1991โ€“92 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 sideโ€™s 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 1991โ€“92 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 1991โ€“92 Football League First Division title. The midfielder linked defence and attack and contributed to the sideโ€™s 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 1991โ€“92 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

Capture of Abu Musa

Iraq captures Abu Musa

1992 ยท Ireland ยท Arts ยท Cinema ยท Pierce Brendan Brosnan

The Lawnmower Man

Appears in The Lawnmower Man

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

Constitution of Malawi

Ends one-party-rule

1992 ยท Malawi ยท Lilongwe ยท Politics ยท UDF ยท Bakili Muluzi

UDF

Founds the United Democratic Front

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 dโ€™Or

Marco van Basten earns his third Ballon dโ€™Or as AC Milan win Serie A without defeat, confirming his standing among the eraโ€™s 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.

1992 ยท Palestine ยท Gaza Strip ยท Politics ยท Hamas 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 Politics ยท Hamas ยท Ahmed Yassin

Intifada, 1st

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

Resignation of Maria Corazon Aquino

Resigns from office without seeking re-election

1992 ยท Philippines ยท Politics ยท Lukas-NUCD ยท Fidel Ramos

NUCD

Founds his own political movement, Lukas-NUCD

1992 ยท Poland ยท Government ยท Government of Poland ยท Lech Walesa

Economy of Poland

10% decline in output and Russia shuts off gas supplies

1992 ยท Poland ยท Government ยท Government of Poland ยท Lech Walesa

Independence of Poland

Russian troops start to leave Poland

1992 ยท Poland ยท Government ยท Government of Poland ยท Lech Walesa

Occupation

Russian troops start to leave Poland

1992 ยท Poland ยท Government ยท Government of Poland ยท Waldemar Pawlak

Rule of Poland

Russian troops start to leave Poland

1992 ยท Poland ยท Arecibo ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Aleksander Wolszczan

Pulsar Planets

Reports planetary-mass companions orbiting the millisecond pulsar PSR B1257+12.

1992 ยท Poland ยท Warsaw ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Andrzej Udalski

OGLE Project Founded

Begins the Optical Gravitational Lensing Experiment with Polish collaborators.

1992 ยท Poland ยท Warsaw ยท Science ยท Astronomy ยท Andrzej Udalski

Optical Gravitational Lensing Experiment

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.

1992 ยท Afghanistan ยท Herat ยท Warfare ยท Ismail Khan

Ismail Khan Governs Herat

Ismail Khan establishes regional authority in Herat following the collapse of Afghanistan's communist government.

1992 ยท Afghanistan ยท Herat ยท Warfare ยท Ismail Khan

Herat Becomes Western Opposition Center

Herat serves as an important western Afghan power center during the civil war.

1992 ยท Angola ยท Luanda ยท Government ยท Fernando Jose de Franca Dias Van Dunem

Van Dunem Leaves First Premiership

Fernando Jose de Franca Dias Van Dunem ends his first term as prime minister in August 1992.

1992 ยท Angola ยท Luanda ยท Government ยท Marcolino Moco

Marcolino Moco Becomes Prime Minister

Marcolino Moco takes office in December 1992 amid the collapse of peace efforts and renewed civil war.

1992 ยท Angola ยท Luanda ยท Government ยท Marcolino Moco

Moco Confronts Renewed Civil Conflict

The prime minister leads civilian administration while major fighting resumes after disputed elections.

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.

1992 ยท Afghanistan ยท Herat ยท Warfare ยท Ismail Khan

Ismail Khan Governs Herat

Ismail Khan establishes regional authority in Herat following the collapse of Afghanistan's communist government.

1992 ยท Afghanistan ยท Herat ยท Warfare ยท Ismail Khan

Herat Becomes Western Opposition Center

Herat serves as an important western Afghan power center during the civil war.

1992 ยท Kuwait ยท Kuwait City ยท Government ยท Jaber al-Ahmad Al Sabah

Kuwait Restores Parliamentary Elections

Elections renew the National Assembly after the liberation and earlier political interruptions.

1992 ยท Angola ยท Luanda ยท Government ยท Fernando Jose de Franca Dias Van Dunem

Van Dunem Leaves First Premiership

Fernando Jose de Franca Dias Van Dunem ends his first term as prime minister in August 1992.

1992 ยท Angola ยท Luanda ยท Government ยท Marcolino Moco

Marcolino Moco Becomes Prime Minister

Marcolino Moco takes office in December 1992 amid the collapse of peace efforts and renewed civil war.

1992 ยท Angola ยท Luanda ยท Government ยท Marcolino Moco

Moco Confronts Renewed Civil Conflict

The prime minister leads civilian administration while major fighting resumes after disputed elections.