1992

Yugoslav federation ends when Croatia and Slovenia are recognized as independent
Civil war begins in Bosnia
Euro Disney opens near Paris
The Vatican admits that Galileo was right
William J. Clinton elected President of US
Paul Simon tours in South Africa
Results of trial of police officers in the Rodney King beating lead to 2 days of riots in Los Angeles
Johnny Carson leaves "The Tonight Show" after 30 years
Kirov Opera performs in the US for the 1st time
The Mall of the America opens in Minnesota
Larry Bird retires from professional basketball
Instant language translator
The existence of a 10th planet in our solar system is confirmed
Song - "End of the Road"
Broadway - "Dancing at Lughnasa", "Guys and Dolls" revival
Film - "Silence of the Lambs"
TV - "Northern Exposure", "Twin Peaks", "Mad About You", "Picket Fences"
Alex Haley, Sam Walton, Isaac Asimov, Benny Hill, Menachem Begin, Marlene Dietrich, Hal Roach, Roy Acuff die