1991-1992 Facts & History

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NBA Scoring Leaders (as of 1992)

Year	Scoring Champion	Points
1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992	Joe Fulks - Philadelphia Warriors Max Zaslofsky - Chicago Stags George Mikan - Minneapolis Lakers George Mikan - Minneapolis Lakers George Mikan - Minneapolis Lakers Paul Arizin - Philadelphia Warriors Neil Johnston - Philadelphia Warriors Neil Johnston - Philadelphia Warriors Neil Johnston - Philadelphia Warriors Bob Pettit - St. Louis Hawks Paul Arizin - Philadelphia Warriors George Yardley - Detroit Pistons Bob Pettit - St. Louis Hawks Wilt Chamberlain - Philadelphia Warriors Wilt Chamberlain - Philadelphia Warriors Wilt Chamberlain - Philadelphia Warriors Wilt Chamberlain - San Francisco Warriors Wilt Chamberlain - San Francisco Warriors Wilt Chamberlain - San Francisco Warriors/Philadelphia 76ers Wilt Chamberlain - Philadelphia 76ers Rick Barry - San Francisco Warriors Dave Bing - Detroit Pistons Elvin Hayes - San Diego Rockets Jerry West - Los Angeles Lakers Lew Alcindor - Milwaukee Bucks Kareem Abdul-Jabaar (formerly Alcindor) - Milwaukee Bucks Nate Archibald - Kansas City-Omaha Kings Bob McAdoo - Buffalo Braves Bob McAdoo - Buffalo Braves Bob McAdoo - Buffalo Braves Pete Maravich - New Orleans Jazz George Gervin - San Antonio Spurs George Gervin - San Antonio Spurs George Gervin - San Antonio Spurs Adrian Dantley - Utah Jazz George Gervin - San Antonio Spurs Alex English - Denver Nuggets Adrian Dantley - Utah Jazz Bernard King - New York Knicks Dominique Wilkins - Atlanta Hawks Michael Jordan - Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan - Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan - Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan - Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan - Chicago Bulls Michael Jordan - Chicago Bulls	1,389 1,007 1,698 1,865 1,932 1,674 1,564 1,759 1,631 1,849 1,817 2,001 2,105 2,707 3,303 4,029 3,586 2,948 2,534 2,649 2,775 2,142 2,327 2,309 2,596 2,822 2,719 2,261 2,831 2,427 2,273 2,232 2,365 2,585 2,452 2,551 2,326 2,418 1,809 2,366 3,041 2,868 2,633 2,753 2,580 2,404

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NBA Final 1991-92 Standings for Eastern & Western conferences

Atlantic Division Boston Celtics 51W/31L/GB-- New York Knicks 51/W/31L/GB-- New Jersey Nets 40W/42L/GB11 Miami Heat 38W/44L/GB13 Philadelphia 76ers [e] 35W/47L/16GB Washington Bullets [e] 25W/57L/26GB Orlando Magic [e] 21W/61L/GB30	Midwest Division Utah Jazz 55W/27L/GB-- San Antonio Spurs 47W/35L/GB8 Houston Rockets [e] 42W/40L/GB13 Denver Nuggets [e] 24W/58L/GB31 Dallas Mavericks [e] 22W/60L/GB33 Minnesota Timberwolves [e] 15W/67L/GB40
Central Division Chicago Bulls 67W/15L/GB-- Cleveland Cavaliers 57W/25L/GB10 Detroit Pistons 48W/34L/GB19 Indiana Pacers 40W/42L/GB27 Atlanta Hawks [e] 39W/44L/GB29 Charlotte Hornets [e] 31W/51L/GB36 Milwaukee Bucks [e] 31W/51L/GB36	Pacific Division Portland Trail Blazers 57W/25L/GB-- Golden State Warriors 55W/27L/GB2 Phoenix Suns 53W/29L/GB4 Seattle SuperSonics 47W/35L/GB10 Los Angeles Clippers 45W/37L/GB12 Los Angeles Lakers 43W/39L/14GB Sacramento Kings [e] 29W/53L/GB28

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Reporters Refuse to Name Sources - February 1992
The controversy over the nomination of Clarence Thomas to serve on the U.S. Supreme Court had an aftermath. The Senate had ordered an inquiry into how sexual harassment allegations made by Prof. Anita Hill against Thomas had been leaked to the press. The reporters who broke the story, Timothy Phelps of Newsday and Nina Totenberg of National Public Radio, were subpoenaed to testify before a Senate special counsel. Phelps, on February 13, and Totenberg, on February 24, both refused to name their sources, who were believed to be staff members of one of the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The reporters cited the constitutional guarantee of freedon of the press. Phelps said the people "had a need and a right to know that serious allegations had been made" against Thomas.

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U.N. Imposes Sanctions on Yugoslavia - May 1992
The U.N. Security Council attempted to stop the bloodshed in Yugoslavia. On May 1, Serbian forces began shelling Sarajevo, the capital of Bosnia-Herzegovina, and also seized many towns within the secessionist republic. Hundreds of people were killed. The federal army, dominated by Serbs, singed a truce with the Bosnian government, May 5, A cease-fire took effect, May 13, but it didn't last long. To convey its concern, the U.S. government, May 20, revoked the U.S. landing rights of the Yugoslav national airline. Sec. of State James Baker announced, May 22, that Yugoslav consulates in New York City and San Francisco would be closed and that Yugoslav military attaches based in Washington would be expelled. On May 22, the U.N. General Assembly admitted as U.N. members the former republics of Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina. On May 27, the European Community imposed a trade embargo on Yugoslavia. On May 29 and 30, Serbian forces shelled Sarajevo and the Croatian port city of Dubrovnik. The U.N. Security Council, May 30, approved, 13-0, broad new sanctions against Yugoslavia. The U.N. resolution demanded an end to the fighting and to all interference in Bosnia by Yugoslavia. The resolution authorized a ban on all exports to Yugoslavia except food and medical supplies, and a global ban on imports from Yugoslavia. Yugoslavia's foreign assets were frozen and commercial contacts halted. Serbian Pres. Slobodan Milosevic denied, May 31, that Yugoslavia had committed any aggression against Bosnia.

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Bush Veto Overidden for First Time - October 1992
After nearly 4 years and 35 unsuccessful attempts, Congress finally overrode a veto by Pres. Bush. On October 3, he vetoed a bill that reversed portions of a law that prohibited local governments from regulating cable television fees. The legislation required that the Federal Communications Commission establish a "reasonable" price for basic cable services. On October 5, the Senate, 74-25, and the House, 308-114, both vote to override by more than two-thirds majority required.

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Pan Am Liable in 1988 Bombing - July 1992
On July 10, a federal jury in New York City concluded that Pan American World Airlines was liable for damages in the terrorist bombing in 1988 that killed 270 people. A bomb had been put aboard the plane in an unaccompanied suitcase that, according to an attorney for families of the victims, airline employees had failed to inspect. The plane exploded over Lockerbie, Scotland, killing all 259 aboard and resulting in the death of 11 people on the ground. For not discovering the bomb, the jury just found Pan Am to be guilty of willful misconduct. Pan Am had gone out of business since the tragedy, and it was estimated that the carrier's insurance companies might have to pay out $300M in individual damage claims. On July 22, the jury made the first award on an individual claim---$9.2M to the family of one victim.

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Pan American Ceases Operations - December 1991
Delta Air Lines, which had been providing financial support to Pan American World airways, announced, December 3, that it would not offer any further assistance. Pan Am then closed operations, December 4, ending one of the most important and colorful chapters in aviation history. The year 1991 had also seen the demise of Eastern Airlines and Midway Airlines.

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All-Time NHL Scoring Leaders

Player	Games	Goals	Assists	Points
Wayne Gretzky* Gordie Howe Marcel Dionne Phil Esposito Stan Mikita Bryan Trotter* John Bucyk Guy Lafleur Gil Perreault Alex Delvecchio Jean Ratelle Norm Ullman Jean Beliveau Bobby Clarke Peter Stastny* Bobby Hull	999 1,767 1,348 1,282 1,394 1,438 1,540 1,126 1,191 1,549 1,281 1,410 1,215 1,144 892 1,063	749 801 731 717 541 520 556 560 512 456 491 490 507 358 427 610	1,514 1,049 1,040 873 926 890 813 793 814 825 776 739 712 852 754 560	2,236 1,850 1,771 1,590 1,467 1,410 1,369 1,353 1,326 1,281 1,267 1,229 1,219 1,210 1,181 1,170

*Active player at the end of the 1991-92 NHL hockey season

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Computer Pioneer Files for Bankruptcy - August 1992
Wang Laboratories, Inc., an innovative computer company, filed for bankruptcy, August 18. Founded by the late An Wang, acknowledged as the inventor of word processors, the company had also led the way in developing minicomputers. Analysts said the company had failed to respond effectively to the rising popularity of personal computers. In announcing that Wang would seek protection under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code, Richard Miller, chairman of the Lowell, Mass. company, said the firm would reorganize and concentrate of software.

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Hurricane Batters Florida, Louisiana - August 1992
A powerful hurricane devastated south Florida and also pounded Louisiana. The hurricane, named Andrew, was perhaps the worst natural disaster to ever strike the U.S. In Florida, the storm claimed 30 lives, destroyed or damaged 85,000 homes, and left many areas without power and water. Some 250,000 people were left homeless, and many sought refuge in 12 tent cities. Damage in Florida was estimated to be as high as $20B. The hurricane first struck the Bahamas, August 23, with winds up to 120 miles an hour. Four people were reported killed there. The center of the storm struck the mainland about 10 to 15 miles south of Miami, August 24, with winds up to 165 miles an hour. The city of Homestead and the Homestead Air Force Base were virtually leveled. With ample warning, most people had been evacuated from the hurricane's path. An 8-foot tidal surge accompanied, and rain drenched south Florida. Miami survived relatively unscathed. The storm crossed the Gulf of Mexico, and struck the Louisiana coast, August 25, with the eye of the hurricane about 90 miles southwest of New Orleans. Winds were recorded at 140 miles an hour, rain was severe, and the storm spawned tornadoes. The hurricane gradually weakened as it moved north into Mississippi. After Florida officials complained, August 27, about the slowness of the federal relief effort, Pres. George Bush ordered troops sent to the impacted area. By August 28, 6,000 Army and Marine personnel were in south Florida, distributing food and building tent cities. On August 29, Bush raised the commitment of Federal troops to 20,000, and private relief agencies also joined in the rescue. Sanitary conditions remained poor, and concern about disease grew.

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Bush Signs Bill to Help Unemployed - November 1991
A compromise bill providing for additional benefits for unemployed workers was signed by Pres. George Bush. He had vetoed a pervious version of the bill in October. The new legslation met his requirement for a funding mechanism. Money would come from high-income workers who paid taxes quarterly and whose incomes had increased. They would pay taxes based on current earnings, not on what they had earned in the previous year. The compromise bill, which Bush signed, November 15, would give all unemployed workers at least 6 weeks of additional benefits, and up to 20 additional weeks, depending on the level of unemployment in their state.

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Basketball Legend Larry Bird Retires - August 1992
Larry Bird, one of basketball's greatest players, retired, August 18, because of recurring back problems. Bird, in 1979, had lead an unbeaten Indiana State to the final game of the NCAA basketball tournament, which was won by Michigan State, led by Earvin (Magic) Johnson. Thereafter, Johnson and Bird---the latter with the Boston Celtics---dominated professional basketball and contributed to its sharp rise in popularity. Bird, a 6-foot, 9-inch forward, led Boston to 3 championships and was named the league's most valuable player 3 times. Johnson, who had already retired from pro ball, and Bird both played on the U.S. "dream team" that won the Olympic gold medal in 1992. On September 29, Johnson announced that he would resume his career, on a limited schedule, with the Los Angeles Lakers.

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British Parliamentary Election Scheduled - March 1992
British Prime Minister John Major decided to call a parliamentary election. After Margaret Thatcher resigned as prime minister in November 1990, Conservative members of Parliament had chosen Major to succeed her. Major had hoped to avoid an election until the economy improved, but with the term of Parliament due to expire by summer, the prime minister, on March 11, asked Queen Elizabeth II to dissolve Parliament. He then announced April 9, as the date of the election. Neil Kinnock, the Labour leader, said, March 11, that 13 years of Conservative rule had left the nation in a deep recession.