TV actress Mrunal Thakur

Events in 1992 and 22-8

Events in the world in the birth year of Mrunal Thakur

• Yugoslav Federation broken up (Jan. 15). US recognizes three former Yugoslav republics (April 7). UN expels Serbian-dominated Yugoslavia (Sept. 22).
• Bush and Yeltsin proclaim a formal end to the Cold War (Feb. 1).
• US lifts trade sanctions against China (Feb. 21).
• General Manuel Noriega, former leader of Panama, convicted in US court (April 9) and sentenced to 40 years on drug charges (July 10).
• Russian Parliament approves START treaty (Nov. 4).
• US forces leave Philippines, ending nearly a century of American military presence (Nov. 24).
• Czechoslovak Parliament approves separation into two nations (Nov. 25). Background: Czech Republic and Slovakia
• UN approves US-led force to guard food for Somalia (Dec. 3).
• North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) signed (Dec. 17).

Birthday Mrunal Thakur (22-8) in history

• Day 22-8 year 1642: The English Civil War began between supporters of King Charles I and supporters of politician Oliver Cromwell.
• Day 22-8 year 1775: King George III declared the American colonies in open rebellion.
• Day 22-8 year 1846: The United States annexed New Mexico.
• Day 22-8 year 1851: The U.S. yacht America outraced the British Aurora off the English coast to win a trophy that became known as the America's Cup.
• Day 22-8 year 1902: Theodore Roosevelt became the first United States president to ride in an automobile.
• Day 22-8 year 1910: Korea was annexed by Japan after five years as a protectorate.
• Day 22-8 year 1989: Black Panther co-founder Huey P. Newton was shot to death in Oakland, Calif.
• Day 22-8 year 2003: Alabama's chief justice, Roy Moore, was suspended for refusing to move a Ten Commandments monument from the state courthouse.
• Day 22-8 year 2004: A version of Edvard Munch's painting The Scream was stolen in Norway. Another version had been stolen in 1994.