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What Happened on May 7, 1992

Historical Events

  • 27th Amendment to US Constitution is ratified; bars increases to congressional pay from taking effect until after an intervening election [1] [2]
  • 5 NYC cops arrested in Hauppauge, Long Island, for selling cocaine

Ángel Cordero Jr. Retires

Champion Puerto Rican jockey Ángel Cordero Jr. retires after winning 7,057 thoroughbred horse races

  • US space shuttle STS-49 launched, the maiden voyage of Endeavour

About May 7, 1992

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 32 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Jump - Kris Kross
  • UK #1 Song: Please Don't Go/Game Boy - K.W.S.