1992
Maastricht Treaty signed
In a small Dutch city on the Belgian border, European leaders signed a treaty creating the European Union and committing their countries to a single currency…
Los Angeles riots
When four white police officers were acquitted of beating Black motorist Rodney King despite a videotape seen around the world, south-central Los Angeles…
Earth Summit in Rio
One hundred seventy-two governments gathered at the UN Conference on Environment and Development in Rio de Janeiro…
Siege of Sarajevo begins
Bosnian Serb gunners took up positions in the hills around Sarajevo and began shelling the multi-ethnic city below.
Black Wednesday
George Soros and other speculators attacked the British pound, forcing the UK out of the European Exchange Rate Mechanism in a single day.
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Frequently asked
What happened in the year 1992?
Saeculum lists 5 events from 1992. The most significant is Maastricht Treaty signed.
What era was 1992 part of?
1992 falls within the Modern Era (1901-2000). World wars, cold war, and the splitting of the atom.
Which regions saw notable events in 1992?
The events from 1992 span Europe, North America and South America.