Explore 6 historical moments from 1992 — 6 events, 0 birthdays, and 0 notable deaths.
Radio astronomers Aleksander Wolszczan and Dale Frail announced the discovery of two exoplanets orbiting pulsar PSR B1257+12. This marked the first confirmed detection of planets outside our solar system.
Sri Temasek, the official residence of the prime minister of Singapore, was declared a national monument.
Appearing on Larry King Live on February 20, 1992, U.S. industrialist Ross Perot announced that he would begin a presidential campaign if "ordinary people" wanted him to run for office.
A Bosnian-Serb wedding procession was attacked in Sarajevo, marking the first casualty of the Bosnian War.
The USS Missouri, the last active United States Navy battleship, was decommissioned in Long Beach, California.
John Gotti, head of the Gambino crime family, was convicted of racketeering, murder, and other charges. He was a prominent figure in organized crime in New York City.
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