What Happened on October 22, 1992

Historical Events

  • Atlanta Braves become 1st American team to win a Baseball World Series game outside of United States; beat Toronto Blue Jays, 7-2 in Game 5 at SkyDome in Toronto, Ontario
  • Space Shuttle STS 52 (Columbia 13) launches into space

The Sisters Rosensweig

Wendy Wasserstein's play "The Sisters Rosensweig" premieres off-Broadway in NYC

Famous Birthdays

  • Niloofar Hamedi, Iranian journalist (imprisoned for breaking Mahsa Amini story),
  • Sofia Vassilieva, American actress (Medium), born in n Minneapolis, Minnesota

Famous Deaths

  • Cleavon Little, American actor (Blazing Saddles; Toy Soldiers), dies of colon cancer at 53
  • Josef Veselka, Czech choral conductor (Prague Philharmonic Choir, 1959-81), and pedagogue, dies at 82
  • Red Barber, American baseball broadcaster (Cincinnati Reds 1934–38, Brooklyn Dodgers 1939–53, NY Yankees 1954–66), dies at 84
Died in 1992 1992 Highlights

About October 22, 1992

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 31 years, 6 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: End Of The Road (From "Boomerang") - Boyz II Men
  • UK #1 Song: Sleeping Satellite - Tasmin Archer