1992 Snapshot
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The Vibe
Pop Culture
LA Riots
Slang
"Booyah"
Price Check
Gas: $1.13
Notable Deaths
Isaac Asimov, Sam Walton, Marlene Dietrich
Music & Style
G-Funk
World Affairs
Clinton Election
Bosnian War
Yearly Summary
- Global Events: The Rio Earth Summit brings climate change to the forefront. The Maastricht Treaty is signed, creating the European Union. Bill Clinton is elected US President.
- Culture & Mood: A decade-defining year for hip-hop with Dr. Dre's The Chronic. The 'Dream Team' dominates the Barcelona Olympics.
- Fashion & Slang: Overalls with one strap down and 'The Rachel' haircut begins to stir. 'Schwing!' (via Wayne's World).
- Fun Fact: The first ever SMS (text message) is sent, and 1992 was the year Cartoon Network launched, giving us 24-hour animation.