Timeline February 1992

Events in February 1992 9

• 1921 – 1992 Alex Haley (1921-1992) Died 10 February 1992, aged 70 Alex Haley was an American author best known for "Roots: The Saga of an American Family," which traced his ancestry back to Africa and was adapted into a landmark television miniseries. The book won a Pulitzer Prize special citation and prompted widespread interest in genealogy. He also co-wrote "The Autobiography of Malcolm X."
• 1992 "Dream Team" selection announced Jordan is named to the 1992 US Olympic "Dream Team," widely considered the greatest basketball team ever assembled.
• 1992 – present Neymar Jr The Star Brazil's all-time leading goalscorer; known for his immense skill and creativity.
• 1992 1992 Winter Olympics XVI Winter Games - Albertville The last time the Winter and Summer games were held in the same year. Winner: Germany.
• 1992 Mike Tyson convicted of rape Former heavyweight champion sentenced to prison A jury in Indianapolis convicted former world heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson of raping beauty pageant contestant Desiree Washington. He was sentenced to six years in prison and served three before release on parole. The case ended his reign atop the sport for years.
• 1992 Olympic Gold at Albertville Won Olympic gold at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville, competing for the Unified Team following the dissolution of the Soviet Union. Their free skate to Liebestraum was considered a masterpiece.
• 1992 – 1994 Mani Pulite Clean Hands Investigation A nationwide judicial investigation into political corruption that led to the collapse of the "First Republic."
• 1992 Kurt Cobain marries Courtney Love Waikiki, Hawaii Marries the Hole singer on a beach in Hawaii.
• 1992 U2 launch the Zoo TV tour Multimedia tour A satirical multimedia stadium show.