August 1992

Monday 03:

The Los Angeles Dodgers win their 3000th game since moving to Los Angeles.

Wednesday 12:

Canada, Mexico and the United States announce completion of negotiations for the North American Free Trade Agreement.

Tuesday 18:

NBA basketball player Larry Bird announces his retirement after winning an Olympic gold medal as a member of the U.S. Dream Team.

Saturday 22:

FBI HRT sniper Lon Horiuchi shoots and kills Vicki Weaver during an 11-day siege at her home at Ruby Ridge, Idaho.

Sunday 23:

Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida.

Monday 24:

Hurricane Andrew hits South Florida

Sunday 30:

Michael Schumacher wins his first Formula One race at the Belgian Grand Prix.

Monday 31:

Pascal Lissouba is inaugurated as the President of the Republic of the Congo after a multiparty presidential election, ending a long history of one-party oppressive rule under the Congolese Workers Party.