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What happened on Saturday February 29, 1992?

About February 29th, 1992, in brief:

  • Historical events: An independence referendum was held in Bosnia and Herzegovina from February 29 to March 1, 1992, following the first free elections of 1990 and rising ethnic tensions leading to the breakup of Yugoslavia. The referendum question was: "Are you in favor of a sovereign and independent Bosnia-Herzegovina, a state of equal citizens and nations of Muslims, Serbs, Croats and others who live in it?" Independence was strongly favored by Bosniaks and Bosnian Croats, while Bosnian Serbs largely boycotted the referendum or were prevented from participating by Bosnian Serb authorities. The total voter turnout was 63.6%, with 99.7% voting in favor of independence. However, the referendum failed to attain the constitutionally required two-thirds majority since only 64% of eligible voters participated. On March 3, Alija Izetbegović declared the independence of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the parliament ratified the action.
  • Day of the week: February 29th, 1992 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: To Be With You by Mr. Big
  • #1 UK song: Stay by Shakespear's Sister
  • Popular movie: A Few Good Men directed by Rob Reiner

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February 29, 1992: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 29, 1992:

  • Bosnian independence referendum begins An independence referendum was held in Bosnia and Herzegovina from February 29 to March 1, 1992, following the first free elections of 1990 and rising ethnic tensions leading to the breakup of Yugoslavia. The referendum question was: "Are you in favor of a sovereign and independent Bosnia-Herzegovina, a state of equal citizens and nations of Muslims, Serbs, Croats and others who live in it?" Independence was strongly favored by Bosniaks and Bosnian Croats, while Bosnian Serbs largely boycotted the referendum or were prevented from participating by Bosnian Serb authorities. The total voter turnout was 63.6%, with 99.7% voting in favor of independence. However, the referendum failed to attain the constitutionally required two-thirds majority since only 64% of eligible voters participated. On March 3, Alija Izetbegović declared the independence of the Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the parliament ratified the action. source: washingtonpost.com

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What day of the week was February 29, 1992?


February 29, 1992 was a Saturday and it was the 60th day of the year 1992 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 29, 1992 can also be written as 2/29/1992 in the US and as 29/2/1992 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 29, 1992?


Famous people born on February 29, 1992:

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February 29, 1992: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 29, 1992:

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February 29, 1992: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 29, 1992 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 24th and March 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

February 29, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 29, 1992 was To Be With You by Mr. Big, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 1st.

  1. - To Be With You youtube
  2. - I'm Too Sexy youtube
  3. - I Love Your Smile youtube
  4. - Remember The Time youtube
  5. - Diamonds And Pearls youtube

February 29, 1992: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 29, 1992 was Stay by Shakespear's Sister, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 1st.

  1. - Stay youtube
  2. - Goodnight Girl youtube
  3. - Twilight Zone youtube
  4. - I'm Doing Fine Now youtube
  5. - My Girl youtube

February 29, 1992: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 29, 1992 was Baby Hold On To Me by Gerald Levert (Duet With Eddie Levert), according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 1st.

  1. - Baby Hold On To Me
  2. - Remember The Time youtube
  3. - Breakin' My Heart (Pretty Brown Eyes)
  4. - Diamonds And Pearls
  5. - Somebody Loves You Baby (You Know Who It Is)
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February 29, 1992: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 29th is Pisces.

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February 29, 1992: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 29, 1992 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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February 29, 1992: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 29, 1992 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 29, 1992 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on February 29, 1992 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 04:18 am and setting at 03:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 18, 1992 while the next full moon would come on Mar 18, 1992.

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How old is someone born on February 29, 1992?


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