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1992
The 20th Century Almanac · The Nineties

1992

Major Events · Sports · Music · Screen · Prizes

War engulfed the former Yugoslavia as Bosnia descended into siege and ethnic cleansing, riots erupted in Los Angeles after the Rodney King verdict, and Bill Clinton won the presidency. Famine and warlords ravaged Somalia, and Unforgiven won Best Picture.

A Year in Review
Best Picture
Unforgiven
Nobel · Literature
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World Series
Toronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves Ser
No. 1 Song
All 4 Love
Top TV
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Academy · Actor
Al Pacino

Major Events of 1992

3 events
War begins in former YugoslaviaSecurity Council passes sanctions on LibyaEl Salvador signs peace agreement with Guerillas

Sports Highlights

Champions of 1992

Champions

NBAChicago Bulls vs. Portland Trailblazers Series: 4-2
NCAA FootballAlabama Record: 13-0-0
Heisman TrophyGino Torretta, miami-fl, QB points: 1400
Stanley CupPittsburgh Penguins vs. Chicago Blackhawks Series: 4-0 Super Bowl XXVI: Washington Redskins vs. Buffalo Bills Score: 37-24 US Open Golf: Tom Kite Score: 285 Course: Pebble Beach GL Location: Pebble Beach, CA
World SeriesToronto Blue Jays vs. Atlanta Braves Series: 4-2

Top Music of 1992

The year on the charts

Top Songs

  1. All 4 Love Color Me Badd
  2. Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me George Michael & Elton John
  3. I'm Too Sexy Right Said Fred
  4. To Be With You Mr. Big
  5. Save the Best for Last Vanessa Williams
  6. Jump Kris Cross
  7. I'll Be There Mariah Carey
  8. Baby Got Back Sir Mix-A-Lot
  9. This Used to Be My Playground Madonna
  10. End Road Boyz II Men

Screen & Television

At the box office & on the air

Top Movies

  1. Home Alone 2
  2. Batman Returns
  3. Lethal Weapon 3
  4. Sister Act
  5. Aladdin
  6. Wayne's World
  7. A League of Their Own
  8. Basic Instinct
  9. The Bodyguard
  10. A Few Good Men

Academy Awards

Honoring 1992
Best Picture
Unforgiven
Best Director
Clint Eastwood
Unforgiven
Best Actor
Al Pacino
Scent of a Woman
Best Actress
Emma Thompson
Howards End