What Happened on January 17, 1992

Historical Events

  • Sarah Ferguson attends dinner of Everglades club (club excludes Jews)

Famous Deaths

  • Bill Walker, actor (Big Mo, Mask, Harlem Globetrotters), dies at 95
  • Charlie Ventura [Venturo], American jazz tenor saxophonist and bandleader (Bop for the People), dies of lung cancer at 75
  • Dorothy Alison, actress (Maggie, 3rd Key, Long Arm), dies
  • Frank Pullen, English businessman and racehorse owner, dies at 76
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights

About January 17, 1992

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 3 months and 19 days
Leap Year: Yes

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

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Black Or White - Michael Jackson
  • UK #1 Song: Bohemian Rhapsody/These Are The Days Of Our Lives - Queen