1992

World History

Bill Clinton elected 42nd President of the United States.

Hurricane Andrew devastates Florida and Louisiana.

U.S. launches relief effort to Somalia.

Churchill Downs History

The Sports Spectrum, Churchill Downs’ $15 million, state-of-the-art intertrack wagering and sports viewing facility, located on the site of the old Louisville Downs harness track, opens November 29.

Warner L. Jones, Jr., the 76-year-old chairman of the board of Churchill Downs, announces in May that he will not seek re-election to the office. Jones served on the track’s board since 1941 and as chairman since 1984. William S. Farish succeeds Jones as chairman in June.

The Derby is televised for the first time ever to Russia through the Russian State Television and Radio Company.