1992 in science
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The year 1992 in science and technology involved many significant events, some listed below.
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[edit] Astronomy
Asteroid 5751 Zao is discovered by Masahiro Koishikawa.
[edit] Medicine
- October 29 - The Food and Drug Administration approves Depo Provera for use as a contraceptive in the United States.
[edit] Awards
[edit] Deaths
- April 6 - Isaac Asimov (b. 1920), author.
[edit] Organizations
- CERN: Hungary becomes a member of CERN.
