1992

What Was Happening in 1992

The world watches Barcelona light the Olympic flame as Britain crashes out of the ERM on Black Wednesday.

Born in

Number 1 Songs in 1992 — UK and US Charts

UK #1

"I Will Always Love You"

Whitney Houston

From The Bodyguard soundtrack, Whitney Houston's cover of the Dolly Parton classic became one of the best-selling singles of all time and dominated the end of 1992.

US #1

"End of the Road"

Boyz II Men

The R&B ballad spent a then-record 13 consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100, breaking Elvis Presley's long-standing record.

Biggest Films of 1992 — Box Office Hits

Aladdin

Box Office: $504 million worldwide

Disney's animated musical featured Robin Williams as the Genie in a show-stealing performance. It was part of the Disney Renaissance that revitalised animated filmmaking.

Fashion and Style of 1992

Fashion, clothing and visual culture from the era

Architecture and Buildings of 1992

Buildings completed and structures opened in 1992

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