At A Glance

27 July 1992 at a glance

Day of the week
27 July 1992 was a Monday.
UK Number One
The UK Number One single was “Ain't No Doubt” by Jimmy Nail.
Top Film of 1992
The highest-grossing film worldwide released in 1992 was Aladdin.
Star sign
The star sign for 27 July is Leo.
Chinese zodiac
In the Chinese zodiac, 27 July 1992 fell in the Year of the Monkey.
Birthstone
The birthstone for July is Ruby.
Moon phase
The moon phase on 27 July 1992 was Waning Crescent.

On this day: 27 July

  • 1963 The Puijo observation tower is opened to the general public at Puijo Hill in Kuopio, Finland.
  • 1964 Vietnam War: Five thousand more American military advisers are sent to South Vietnam bringing the total number of United States forces in Vietnam to 21,000.
  • 1974 Watergate scandal: The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee votes 27 to 11 to recommend the first article of impeachment (for obstruction of justice) against President Richard Nixon.
  • 1990 The Jamaat al Muslimeen attempt a coup d'état in Trinidad and Tobago.
  • 1995 The Korean War Veterans Memorial is dedicated in Washington, D.C.

Famous people born on 27 July

  • Maya Rudolph, American actress and comedian (born 1972)
  • Julian McMahon, Australian actor and producer (1968–2025)
  • Kriti Sanon, Indian actress (born 1990)
  • Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Irish actor (born 1977)

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Events of 1992 in the United Kingdom

A selection from Wikipedia's '1992 in the United Kingdom'. Not a complete list.

  • 7 February – Signing of the Maastricht Treaty.
  • 9 April – General election: the Conservative Party are re-elected for a fourth successive term, in their first election under John Major's leadership.
  • 17 July – Official opening of Manchester Metrolink, the first new-generation light rail system with street running in the British Isles.

Life in 1992

Prime Minister

John Major

Monarch

Elizabeth II

Pint of Beer

£1.20

Loaf of Bread

59p

Average House

£53,952

Weekly Wage

£307.00

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