Historical Events
Houston, Brooks, Dr. Dre Win
3rd Billboard Music Awards: Whitney Houston, Garth Brooks & Dr. Dre win
- Cincinnati Reds owner Marge Schott apologizes for racist remarks
- NHL NJ Devils organization announces that it will change its colors to black, red, & white for the 1992-93 season
- Sri Lanka's third-ever Test Cricket victory (v NZ by 9 wkts)
Operation Restore Hope
US Marines and allied nations launch an amphibious and airborne operation in Mogadishu, Somalia to restore order to the war-torn nation. Authorized by UN Security Council Resolution 794 passed on December 3.
Famous Deaths
- Carl Barger, American baseball executive (President of Pittsburgh Pirates, Fla Marlins), dies at 62
- Vincent Gardenia, Italian-American actor (Bang the Drum Slowly, Moonstruck, Little Shop of Horrors), dies of a heart attack at 71
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights
About December 9, 1992
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 4 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Sagittarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
