Vol. 1990s · No. 1992 · PRICE 25¢
The 1992 Times
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April 29, 1992 | Civil Unrest
Riots, Royalty, Dream Teams, and Cultural Shifts
The year 1992 captured a world undergoing turbulent political transitions and raw cultural explosions. From unrest on the streets of Los Angeles to the dominance of pop-culture giants, it was an unforgettable year of media high drama.
USA Basketball 'Dream Team' Dominates Barcelona
Featuring Michael Jordan, Magic Johnson, and Larry Bird, the first American Olympic team composed of active NBA superstars crushed the competition to win gold.
Whitney Houston Releases 'I Will Always Love You'
Recorded for 'The Bodyguard' soundtrack, Whitney Houston's power ballad spent 14 weeks at number one and became one of the best-selling singles of all time.
Also this year
Bill Clinton Elected 42nd U.S. President
November 3, 1992 | US Politics
Arkansas Governor Bill Clinton defeated incumbent George H.W. Bush, ushering in a generational shift in American political leadership.
Sinéad O'Connor's SNL Protest
October 3, 1992 | Television
Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor shocked live television audiences by tearing up a photo of Pope John Paul II on Saturday Night Live to protest child abuse.
Queen Elizabeth II Declares an 'Annus Horribilis'
November 24, 1992 | British Monarchy
Following royal marital scandals and a devastating fire at Windsor Castle, the Queen famously described 1992 as a disastrous year for the British monarchy.
Mortal Kombat Debuts in Arcades
October 8, 1992 | Gaming
Midway's ultra-violent fighting game hit arcades across the globe, sparking intense media controversy and leading directly to the creation of the ESRB rating system.
Dr. Dre Releases 'The Chronic'
December 15, 1992 | Hip-Hop
Dr. Dre revolutionized West Coast hip-hop with his debut solo album, introducing G-funk beats and catapulting guest rapper Snoop Doggy Dogg to stardom.