The Year 1992 From The People History

USA -- Space Shuttle Endeavour

The maiden voyage of the Space Shuttle Endeavour began when the spacecraft was successfully launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 7th. The mission, also referred to as STS-49, carried 7 astronauts on board who were tasked with recovering and repairing the Intelsat VI satellite. STS-49 set several records during the mission, including the first time three astronauts conducted a simultaneous space walk. The flight lasted nearly nine days before it returned to Earth safely, during which the mission’s goals were accomplished.

Denmark -- European Union Referendum

The Danish people vote against signing the Maastricht Treaty on June 2nd. It was a close vote with about 50.7% of voters in Denmark rejecting the treaty and 49.3% supporting it, and a 83.1% voter turnout. The Maastricht Treaty aimed to integrate Europe and create the legal framework for the establishment of the European Union. After the referendum failed, Denmark began negotiating with the EU members and was granted four exceptions to the Maastricht Treaty in what was called the Edinburgh Agreement. The next year Denmark held a new referendum and it passed with 56.7% percent approval and a 86.5% voter turnout.

U.S.A. John Gotti - The Teflon Boss sentenced to life in prison<

Mafia boss John Gotti is sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and racketeering.

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Mob boss John Gotti, known for his flamboyant style and large personality, was found guilty of murder and other crimes on April 2, 1992. Gotti had been known as the "Teflon Don" after being acquitted in 3 trials during the 1980s, but the FBI was able to make the charges stick after a high-ranking member of his crime family agreed to cooperate with the authorities. Gotti was later sentenced to life in prison on June 23 of that year. He died in prison at the age of 61 during June of 2002 after being diagnosed with throat cancer.

U.S.A. Great Chicago Flood

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Following the installation of new pilings for the Kinzie Street Bridge which ruptured a tunnel which was part of the defunct Chicago Tunnel Company tunnels under the Chicago Loop. Over a period of time the mud from the river pushed through and eventually on April 13th the river poured into the tunnel and filled the other connecting tunnels under the Chicago Loop flooding basements of many Loop office buildings, retail stores and an underground shopping district, Electrical power and natural gas were shut off as a precaution in much of the area including the financial district closing down the financial district by mid morning. Only later did it come out that the city had been warned by a telecommunications worker while inspecting a cable who had seen and videoed mud in the tunnels, the city had decided it was not a priority and had put begun a bidding process for repairing the tunnels. It took 3 days to repair the breach and clear the flooding enough to allow business to resume in the Chicago Loop district and the cost to the city was estimated at $1.95 billion

USA -- Cartoon Network

The cable television network “Cartoon Network” is established by the Turner Broadcasting System during October. The concept was created by Betty Cohen who served as the President of Cartoon Network from 1992 to 2001. The first round of programming that aired on the network consisted of old Warner Bros., MGM, and Hanna-Barbera cartoons and the very first cartoon to air was a Looney Tunes short from the 1940s called “The Great Piggy Bank Robbery.” Eventually they expanded into original series with the limited “The Moxy Show” in 1993 and the popular “Space Ghost Coast to Coast” in 1994 . In the late 1990s they embraced more original programming like “Ed, Edd, n Eddy” and “The Powerpuff Girls.”

USA -- Mall of America

The largest shopping mall in the United States, the Mall of America, opened its doors to shoppers during August. The mall originally covered over 78 acres and has since expanded to more than 96 acres. It is located in Bloomington, Minnesota just south of Minneapolis and was built on the former site of Metropolitan Stadium. There are over 500 stores in the Mall which employ over 11,000 people. The Mall of America receives over 40 million visitors annually making it the largest tourist attraction in the Midwest.

Other Major Events From 1992

Ross Perot

Ross Perot announces he will run as an independent in the upcoming presidential race against Bill Clinton and President Bush

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia Herzegovina declares independence . A 3 year war follows between Muslims, Serbs and Croats prompting UN intervention

The Earth Summit

United Nations Conference on Environment and Development ( The Earth Summit ) held in Brazil

Maastricht treaty

Signing of the Maastricht treaty on 7th February , which founded the European Union.

Turkey earthquake

Turkey, an earthquake registering 6.8 on the Richter scale kills over 500

Mexico Guadalajara explosion

Gas that has leaked into sewer explodes in Guadalajara, Mexico on April 22nd - 215 dead, 1500 injured

Yitzhak Rabin

Yitzhak Rabin comes to power in Israel promising to pursue peace talks with PLO

Hurricane Andrew

Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida August 22nd

China first McDonalds

McDonalds opens first McDonalds in Beijing China

Babri mosque

Hindu militants tear down the Babri mosque in Ayodhya and during Hindu-Muslim rioting 2,000 lives are lost

Euro Disney

Euro Disney opens in France

France blockades

French Truck Drivers Protest new driving laws and disrupt the French road system with more than 500 blockades across France.

TWA Bankruptcy

TWA Declares Bankruptcy

Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton becomes U.S. president

Iraq Weapons Inspectors

IRAQ Continues to hamper the efforts of UN Weapons Inspectors

UK Rioting by local youth

In the UK Rioting by local youth breaks out across cities including Bristol

Russia Privatization

Privatization in Russia of State Owned businesses to the population is a major success

U.S. Climate Change

US refuses to sign The UN convention on Climate Change and Biological Diversity in Rio De Janeiro

27th Amendment to the US constitution

The 27th Amendment to the US constitution is ratified on May 19

U.S. breast implants

FDA Urges Stopping the use of silicone gel breast implants

Iraq No fly zone

No fly zone in place over southern Iraq authorized under United Nations Resolution

Follies Bergere

The Follies Bergere music hall in Paris, France closes.

Mall of America

The largest shopping mall in the US, Minnesota's Mall of America is constructed spanning 78 acres

UK royal spending

Following the public outcry over royal spending he Queen of England will now pay income tax and the number of royals receiving tax payer money will decrease

UK Windsor Castle Fire

Fire damages a major part of Windsor Castle and a number of important works of art, books and furniture are lost

Spain Summer Olympics

The Summer Olympics are held in Barcelona, Spain

Los Angeles Rioting

Rioting breaks out in Los Angeles following the acquittal of four white police officers accused of beating black motorist Rodney King.

U.S. Abortion

Abortion rights activists march and demonstration in Washington, D.C

Afghanistan

Overthrow Of Communist Government in Afghanistan

Mike Tyson

Mike Tyson Convicted of the Rape Miss Black Rhode Island, Desiree Washington

U.S. earthquakes

Two of the strongest earthquakes ever to hit California strike the desert area east of Los Angeles

UK coal mines

The UK government closes 31 out of 50 of Britain's deep coal mines,

UK

Prince Charles and Princess Diana seperate

Germany Violence against Immigrants

Violence flares in Germany against Immigrants blaming them for economic problems.

Georgia Superdome

Georgia Superdome in Atlanta, Georgia is completed with the worlds largest cable supported fabric roof .

NAFTA

The North American Free Trade Agreement between U.S.A. , Canada and Mexico is signed

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina Recognized As Independent 1992

Libya sanctions

The U.N. Security Council imposes sanctions on Libya

FranceWinter Olympic Games

The Winter Olympic Games are held in Albertville, France

South Africa end apartheid

South Africans vote for political reforms to end apartheid and create a power-sharing multi-racial government