What Happened on August 26, 1992

Historical Events

  • "Anna Karenina" opens at Circle in Square Theater, NYC; runs for 46 performances
  • Hurricane Andrew makes landfall in Louisiana as Category 3 storm after causing deaths and severe damage in Florida

Famous Birthdays

  • Yang Yilin, Chinese gymnast, born in Huadu, Guangzhou, China
Born in 1992

Famous Deaths

  • Arthur Leigh Allen, American elementary school teacher and suspected Zodiac serial killer, dies at 58
  • Bob the Moor, Flemish comic strip artist (Tintin, Kuifje), dies at 66

About August 26, 1992

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 31 years and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Virgo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: End Of The Road (From "Boomerang") - Boyz II Men
  • UK #1 Song: Rhythm Is A Dancer - Snap