A group of hunters at the Stampede trail near Healy, Alaska came across a male corpse in abandoned bus, later identified as Christopher McCandless. Date: September 6, 1992 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on September 6 📅 Events on this day in 1992 📅 On This Day (Today)
The 7.7 Mw Nicaragua earthquake affected the west coast of Nicaragua. With a Ms–Mw disparity of half a unit, this tsunami earthquake triggered a tsunami that caused most of the damage and casualties, with at least 116 killed. Typical runup heights were 3–8 meters (9.8–26.2 ft). Date: September 2, 1992 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅…
The 11-day Ruby Ridge standoff ends with Randy Weaver surrendering to federal authorities. Date: August 30, 1992 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 30 📅 Events on this day in 1992 📅 On This Day (Today)
Aeroflot Flight 2808 crashes on approach to Ivanovo Yuzhny Airport, killing all 84 aboard. Date: August 27, 1992 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 27 📅 Events on this day in 1992 📅 On This Day (Today)
Hurricane Andrew makes landfall in Homestead, Florida as a Category 5 hurricane, causing up to $25 billion (1992 USD) in damages. Date: August 24, 1992 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 24 📅 Events on this day in 1992 📅 On This Day (Today)
FBI sniper Lon Horiuchi shoots and kills Vicki Weaver during an 11-day siege at her home at Ruby Ridge, Idaho. Date: August 22, 1992 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 22 📅 Events on this day in 1992 📅 On This Day (Today)
In India, Meitei language (officially known as Manipuri language) was included in the scheduled languages' list and made one of the official languages of the Indian Government. Date: August 20, 1992 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 20 📅 Events on this day in 1992 📅 On This Day (Today)
Canada, Mexico and the United States announce completion of negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). Date: August 12, 1992 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 12 📅 Events on this day in 1992 📅 On This Day (Today)
The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota opens. At the time the largest shopping mall in the United States. Date: August 11, 1992 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on August 11 📅 Events on this day in 1992 📅 On This Day (Today)
Space Shuttle program: Atlantis is launched on STS-46 to deploy the European Retrievable Carrier and the Tethered Satellite System. Date: July 31, 1992 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on July 31 📅 Events on this day in 1992 📅 On This Day (Today)