Born in 1992
Turns 34 in 2026
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In 1992, Super Mario Kart began its racing series in Japan, Disney’s Aladdin reached US cinemas, and Spain inaugurated the Madrid–Seville high-speed rail line. Gaming, animation and transport each gained a memorable new chapter that year.
What happened in 1992?
Government and Māori interests negotiate fisheries deal
The negotiations addressed fisheries assets and Māori interests in fishing, forming part of wider Treaty settlement discussions.
Wikipedia · New Zealand Legislation, Parliamentary Counsel Office
Rio summit puts environment on world agenda
The United Nations Conference on Environment and Development, known as the Earth Summit, met in Rio de Janeiro from June 3 to 14, 1992.
United Nations · United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Natalie Cole Wins Album of the Year
Natalie Cole won the 1992 Grammy Award for Album of the Year for Unforgettable With Love.
The Dream Team Wins Olympic Gold
The United States beat Croatia 117–85 in the men’s basketball final at the Barcelona Olympics on August 8, 1992.
National Basketball Association · International Basketball Federation
Firsts and new ideas
A Lighter Shade of Brown reaches No. 1 in New Zealand with ‘On A Sunday Afternoon’
On A Sunday Afternoon by A Lighter Shade of Brown ranked first on New Zealand’s Official Top 40 Singles for 24–30 April 1992.
A short message begins a new habit
On December 3, 1992, engineer Neil Papworth sent the first SMS message from a computer to a mobile phone on the Vodafone network.
Number ones and music in 1992
Chart positions belong to the country and chart named in each record.
Miley Cyrus is born
Miley Cyrus was born in Franklin, Tennessee, on November 23, 1992. She later became known as a singer and actor.
Selena Gomez is born
Selena Gomez was born in Grand Prairie, Texas, on July 22, 1992. She later became known as a singer and actor.
Biography.com · Texas History / University of North Texas Libraries
Prices and everyday money in 1992
New Zealand figures in the money of the time. Units and sources matter: these are not today's prices.
| Item or measure | Then | Unit and source |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol (annual avg.) | $0.97 | litre MBIE via Figure.NZ |
| Average weekly earnings, total (males and females combined) | $568.34 | NZ dollars per week Statistics New Zealand / Stats NZ |
| Standard domestic letter postage (ordinary medium letter) | 45 cents per standard letter | one standard domestic letter New Zealand Post |
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