What Happened on June 3, 1992

Historical Events

Music History

"MTV Unplugged" broadcasts singer-songwriter Paul Simon and 11 of his band members performing in Queens, NYC

  • Joan Lunden ordered to pay her ex-husband $18,000 a month support
  • Landmark Australian High Court Mabo Decision: recognizes Torres Strait Islanders ownership of Murray Island, rendering terra nullius a legal fiction
  • World's largest environmental summit opens in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Famous Birthdays

  • Dilraba Dilmurat, Chinese actress (Mr. Pride vs Miss Prejudice) and model, born in Ürümqi, Xinjiang
  • Mario Götze, German football player (Borussia Dortmund, German national team), born in Memmingen, Germany

Famous Deaths

  • Patrick Peyton, Irish priest 'The Rosary Priest', dies of kidney failure at 83
  • Robert Morley, British actor (Marie Antoinette, The Young Ones, How the Other Half Loves), dies at 84
  • William Gaines, American publisher (Mad Magazine), dies at 70
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights

About June 3, 1992

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 10 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Jump - Kris Kross
  • UK #1 Song: Please Don't Go/Game Boy - K.W.S.