The Olmec were the first civilization in Mesoamerica and their culture influenced many later civilizations. They lived in the tropical lowlands on the Gulf of Mexico. Because the Olmec did not have much writing, we don't know what name the Olmec people gave themselves. The name "Olmec" is a word in the Aztec language that means "the rubber people". The Olmec might have been the first people to figure out how to make things from the sap of the rubber tree. They played a game using balls made from solid rubber which became popular throughout Mesoamerica.

the united states presidential election of 1992 was the 52nd quadrennial presidential election. it was held on tuesday, november 3, 1992. democratic governor bill clinton of arkansas defeated incumbent republican president george h. w. bush, independent businessman ross perot of texas, and a number of minor candidates.

it was on the rise and doing very well and would continue to do well until the great depression from 1929-1939

mount st. helens in washington erupts, causing a massive avalanche and killing 57 people on this day in 1980. ash from the volcanic eruption fell as far away as minnesota. seismic activity at mount st. helens, which is 96 miles south of seattle, began on march 16.