What Happened on February 2, 1992

Historical Events

  • Australian Kieren Perkins swims 1,500m freestyle short course world record, 14:32.40 at AIS, Canberra, Australia
  • Danny Everett runs world record 400m indoor (45.02 sec)

Boon Scores 107

David Boon's 13 Test Cricket century, 107 v India at Perth

Willie Nelson's Tax Bill

IRS & Willie Nelson settle on $9M tax bill (of $16.7M)

  • NFL Pro Bowl, Aloha Stadium, Honolulu, HI: NFC beats AFC, 21-15; MVP: Michael Irvin, Dallas Cowboys, WR

Famous Birthdays

  • Danielle White, American actress and singer, born in Cincinnati, Ohio

Famous Deaths

  • Bert Parks [Jacobson], American TV host (Miss America), dies of lung cancer at 77
  • Jack [John T] Aitken, British anatomist, dies at 78
  • Maurice J. Hill, American writer (Track of Thunder), dies of pneumonia at 89
  • Maurice Kusell, American film choreographer (Puttin' On the Ritz), dies of pneumonia at 89
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights

About February 2, 1992

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 2 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: I'm Too Sexy - Right Said Fred
  • UK #1 Song: Goodnight Girl - Wet Wet Wet