1992 Reunion Trivia

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1992: The Year In Review

The North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between U.S.A. , Canada and Mexico is signed. US and UN intervention tries to end famine and civil war in Somalia with Operation Restore Hope. Mafia boss John Gotti is sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of conspiracy to commit murder and racketeering. The largest shopping mall in the United States, the Mall of America, opened its doors to shoppers in August. The mall originally covered over 78 acres and is located in Bloomington, Minnesota. Two of the strongest earthquakes ever to hit California strike the desert area east of Los Angeles. The cable television network “Cartoon Network” is established by the Turner Broadcasting System in October.

Sports 1992

  • Washington Redskins defeat Buffalo Bills, 37-24 in Super Bowl XXVI
  • Toronto Blue Jays defeat Atlanta Braves, 4-2 in the World Series
  • Chicago Bulls defeat Portland Trail Blazers, 4-2 in the NBA Championship

Cost of Living 1992

  • Yearly Inflation Rate: 3.03%
  • Year End Dow Jones Industrial Average: 3301
  • Average Cost of a New Home: $122,500
  • Average Income Per Year: $30,030
  • Average Monthly Rent: $519
  • Cost of a Gallon of Gas: $1.05
  • US Postage Stamp: $0.24
  • Average Cost of a New Car: $16,950

Popular Films 1992

  • Batman Returns
  • My Cousin Vinny
  • The Last of the Mohicans
  • Ladybugs
  • Wayne’s World
  • Encino Man
  • Reservoir Dogs
  • Alien 3
  • Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
  • Sister Act
  • A Few Good Men
  • Fern Gully: The Last Rainforest

Popular Musicians 1992

  • Michael Jackson
  • Boyz II Men
  • Nirvana
  • Guns N’ Roses
  • Red Hot Chili Peppers
  • U2
  • Sir Mix-a-Lot
  • TLC
  • Eric Clapton
  • Kris Kross
  • Billy Ray Cyrus
  • Madonna

Popular TV Shows 1992

  • 60 Minutes
  • Home Improvement
  • Roseanne
  • Murder, She Wrote
  • Full House
  • Cheers
  • Seinfeld
  • Blossom
  • The Simpsons
  • Matlock
  • Unsolved Mysteries
  • The Real World

1992 Top 25 Billboard Songs

 

1 “End of the Road” Boyz II Men
2 “Baby Got Back” Sir Mix-a-Lot
3 “Jump” Kris 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” Jon Secada
11 “I Love Your Smile” Shanice
12 “To Be with You” Mr. Big
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 and Don Henley
23 “Can’t Let Go” Mariah Carey
24 “Jump Around” House of Pain
25 “Diamonds and Pearls” Prince and The New Power Generation