In the year that Washington Nationals star Bryce Harper was born…
- President George H.W. Bush threw up on the Japanese Prime Minister on live television.
- The Cold War was formally declared over.
- The Winter Olympics were held in Albertville, France.
- Bill Clinton was elected the 42nd President of the United States.
- Atari was officially discontinued.
And in the worlds of Movies, Music, and Sports…
Movies
Comedy
My Cousin Vinny, Encino Man, Sister Act, Home Alone 2, The Mighty Ducks, Honey I Blew Up the Kids, Beethoven, The Player, Singles, Captain Ron, Class Act, Mo’ Money, Revenge of the Nerds III, Boomerang, Toys, Housesitter, Mr. Baseball, White Men Can’t Jump, Ladybugs, The Muppet Christmas Carol AND…
Wayne’s World
Action/Thriller
Patriot Games, Basic Instinct, Under Siege, Alien 3, The Hand That Rocks the Cradle, Lethal Weapon 3, Raising Cain, Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Batman Returns, Poison Ivy, Candy Man, Live Wire, Freejack, Rapid Fire, Bad Lieutenant, Passenger 57, AND…
Reservoir Dogs
Drama
Scent of a Woman, Glengarry Glen Ross, The Last of the Mohicans, A River Runs Through It, The Bodyguard, Juice, Lorenzo’s Oil, Far and Away, Malcolm X, The Crying Game, School Ties, Of Mice And Men, Stalin, Damage, Newsies, To Be The Best, Gladiator, Sinatra, Hoffa, Chaplin, Zebrahead, The Cutting Edge, Forever Young, AND…
A Few Good Men
The 65th Academy Awards
Best Actor
- Clint Eastwood, Unforgiven
- Stephen Rea, The Crying Game
- Denzel Washington, Malcom X
- Robert Downey Jr., Chaplin
- Al Pacino, Scent of a Woman – Winner
Best Supporting Actor
- Jaye Davidson, The Crying Game
- Jack Nicholson, A Few Good Men
- Al Pacino, Glengarry Glen Ross
- David Paymer, Mr. Saturday Night
- Gene Hackman, Unforgiven – Winner
Best Actress
- Catherine Deneuve, Indochine
- Mary McDonnell, Passion Fish
- Michelle Pfeiffer, Love Field
- Susan Sarandon, Lorenzo’s Oil
- Emma Thompson, Howards End – Winner
Best Supporting Actress
- Vanessa Redgrave, Howards End
- Miranda Richardson, Damage
- Judy Davis, Husbands and Wives
- Joan Plowright, Enchanted April
- Marisa Tomei, My Cousin Vinny – Winner
Best Picture
- The Crying Game
- A Few Good Men
- Howard’s End
- Scent of a Woman
- Unforgiven – Winner
Music
Rock Albums
Hip Hop Albums
Pop Albums
Billboard Year-End Top 25 of 1992
1. “End of the Road” – Boyz II Men
2. “Baby Got Back” – Sir Mix-A-Lot
3. “Jump” – Kriss Kross
4. “Save the Best for Last” – Vanessa Williams
5. “Baby-Baby-Baby” – TLC
6. “Tears In Heaven” – Eric Clapton
7. “My Lovin (You’re Never Gonna Get It)” – En Vogue
8. “Under the Bridge” – Red Hot Chili Peppers
9. “All 4 Love” – Color Me Badd
10. “Just Another Day” – John Secada
11. “To Be With You” – Mr. Big
12. “I Love Your Smile” – Shanice
13. “I’m Too Sexy” – Right Said Fred
14. “Black or White” – Michael Jackson
15. “Achy Breaky Heart” – Billy Ray Cyrus
16. “I’ll Be There” – Mariah Carey
17. “November Rain” – Guns N’ Roses
18. “Life is a Highway” – Tom Cochrane
19. “Remember the Time” – Michael Jackson
20. “Finally” – CeCe Peniston
21. “This Used To Be My Playground” – Madonna
22. “Sometimes Love Just Ain’t Enough” – Patty Smyth
23. “Can’t Let Go” – Mariah Carey
24. “Jump Around” – House of Pain
25. “Diamonds and Pearls” – Prince and the New Power Generation
Sports
Baseball
League Leaders
Batting
Average: Edgar Martinez (SEA) – .343
Hits: Kirby Puckett (MIN) – 210
Home Runs: Juan Gonzalez (TEX) – 43
RBI: Cecil Fielder (DET) – 124
OPS: Barry Bonds (PIT) – 1.080
Stolen Bases: Marquis Grissom (MON) – 78
Pitching
Wins: Kevin Brown (TEX) & Jack Morris (TOR) – 21
ERA: Bill Swift (SF) – 2.08
Strikeouts: David Cone (NYM & TOR) – 261
Complete Games: Jack McDowell (CHW) – 13
Shutouts: Roger Clemens (BOS), Tom Glavine (ATL) & David Cone – 5
Saves: Dennis Eckersley (OAK) – 51
MVP
AL – Dennis Eckersley (OAK)
NL – Barry Bonds (PIT)
CY Young
AL – Dennis Eckersley (OAK)
NL – Greg Maddux (CHC)
Rookie of the Year
AL – Pat Litasch (MIL)
NL – Eric Karros (LAD)
World Series: Toronto Blue Jays over Atlanta Braves (4-2)
Basketball
NCAA
Final Four:
(1) Duke, (6) Michigan, (4) Cincinnati and (2) Indiana
National Championship:
(1) Duke over (6) Michigan 71-51
NBA
League Leaders:
Points Per Game: Michael Jordan (CHI) – 30.1
Rebounds Per Game: Dennis Rodman (DET) – 18.7
Assists Per Game: John Stockton (UTAH) – 13.7
All-NBA Team:
Clyde Drexler (POR)
Michael Jordan (CHI)
Karl Malone (UTAH)
Chris Mullin (GS)
Davis Robinson (SA)
MVP: Michael Jordan (CHI)
Rookie of the Year: Larry Johnson (CHA)
NBA Finals: Chicago Bulls over Portland Trailblazers (4-2)
Football
NCAA
Heisman Trophy
Charlie Ward (Florida State) & Gino Toretta (Miami)
National Champion
Alabama over Miami 34-13 in the Sugar Bowl
NFL
League Leaders
Passing Yards: Dan Marino (MIA) – 4,116
Passing Touchdowns: Steve Young (SF) – 25
Passer Rating: Steve Young (SF) – 107.0
Rushing Yards: Emmitt Smith (DAL) – 1,713
Rushing Touchdowns: Emmitt Smith (DAL) – 18
Receiving Yards: Sterling Sharpe (GB) – 1,461
Receiving Touchdowns: Sterling Sharpe (GB) – 13
Receptions: Sterling Sharpe (GB) – 108
AP MVP: Steve Young (SF)
Super Bowl: Dallas Cowboys over Buffalo Bills 52-17
Hockey
League Leaders
Goals: Brett Hull (STL) – 70
Assists: Wayne Gretzky (LA) – 90
Points: Mario Lemieux (PIT) – 131
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