October 1992

Friday 02:

The Carandiru Massacre takes place after a riot in the Carandiru prison system in São Paulo, Brazil.

Sunday 04:

An El Al Boeing 747-200F crashes into two apartment buildings in Amsterdam, killing 43 including 38 on the ground. See Bijlmerramp

Friday 09:

A 13 kilogram (est.) meteorite lands in the driveway of the Knapp residence in Peekskill, New York, destroying the family's 1980 Chevrolet Malibu.

Thursday 15:

In Russia, Andrei Chikatilo is found guilty of 52 serial murders.

Friday 16:

Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson files a 1.4 million USD lawsuit against French tabloids for running topless photos taken of her on the French Riviera, including some of Texas millionaire John Bryan suckling on her toes.

Saturday 17:

The United Nations General Assembly declares October 17 as the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, to be observed beginning in 1993. Resolution 47/196 of 22 December 1992.

Friday 23:

Akihito becomes the first Emperor of Japan to stand on Chinese soil.

Saturday 24:

The Toronto Blue Jays become the first non-US team to win the World Series. This is also known as the first real "World" Series.

Sunday 25:

Latvia establishes its first post-Soviet constitution

Thursday 29:

The Food and Drug Administration approves Depo Provera for use as a contraceptive in the United States.