Wednesday January 01, 1986: on this day

January 01, 1986 was the 1st day of the year 1986, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 01, 1986 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 01, 1986, who was born and died on January 01, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie), movies (e.g. Hannah and Her Sisters, directed by Woody Allen), TV series (e.g. Arsenal) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 1986?


January 01, 1986 was a Wednesday and it was the 1st day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1986 can also be written as 1/1/1986 in the US and as 1/1/1986 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1986 in January 1986 calendar

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January 01, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1986:

  • Barbra striesand and jon peters relationship breaks up
  • International peace year begins
  • New york city transit fare rises from 90 cents to $1.00
  • The kingdom of spain and the portuguese republic are admitted into the european community.
  • Aruba becomes independent of curacao, though it remains in free association with the kingdom of the netherlands.
  • Spain and portugal become 11th and 12th members of common market (european economic community).
  • Oklahoma wins orange bowl for college football championship.

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January 01, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1986 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 1986 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 01, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 09:05 pm and setting at 11:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1986.

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Who was born on January 01, 1986?


Famous people born on January 01, 1986:

  • Colin Morgan
    Colin Morgan

    Colin morgan is a northern irish actor known for his role as merlin in the bbc tv series merlin.

  • Jesicca Walsh

    Renowned graphic designer known for innovative design work.

  • Naiyana Garth

    Professional track and field athlete.

  • Awais Zia

    Pakistani cricketer known for his powerful batting.

  • Jeremiah Fraites

    Jeremiah Fraites is an American musician and co-founder of the indie rock band The Lumineers.

  • Nicole Sobecki

    Award-winning photojournalist known for her powerful images capturing social issues in Africa.

  • Khailee Ng

    Successful entrepreneur and investor.

  • Dequante West

    Known for contributions to number theory.

  • Hamda Al Fahim

    Co-founder of the Al Fahim Group, a prominent business conglomerate in the UAE.

  • Kyrstal Sutherland

    Australian author known for her young adult novel 'Our Chemical Hearts'.

  • Tanveer Hussain

    Tanveer Hussain is a former Pakistani cricketer who played as a right-arm fast-medium bowler.

  • Antoinette Nwandu

    Antoinette Nwandu is an American playwright and screenwriter, known for her plays Pass Over and Tuvalu.

  • Demiana Makhlouf

    An Egyptian activist and blogger who was a prominent figure in the 2011 Egyptian revolution.

  • Tahsin Kurt

    Professional Turkish footballer who played as a midfielder.

  • Benjerman Smith

    Editor-in-chief of BuzzFeed News.

  • Waco Brothers

    The Waco Brothers are an American country music band formed in Chicago, Illinois in the late 1980s.

  • Lee Sungmin

    Pop singer.

  • Pablo Cuevas

    Uruguayan tennis player.

  • Ludwika Paleta

    Ludwika Paleta is a Polish entrepreneur and co-founder of the successful online fashion retailer Showroom.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

  • Jonas Armstrong
    Jonas Armstrong

    An english actor of irish descent, he is best known for his appearances in television in the united kingdom.

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January 01, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 2 months old,

or 458 months and 28 days old,

or 1995 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13967 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1986.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1986?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 01, 1986.

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January 01, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1986:

  • Bruce Norris
    Bruce Norris

    American hockey executive (detroit red wings).

  • Jadi Baba

    Jadi Baba was a revered spiritual leader in India who attracted a large following of devotees.

  • Luverna Wingfield

    American politician who served in the U.S.

  • Abdulwahab Nushairwan

    Abdulwahab Nushairwan was an Iraqi poet who was known for his contributions to the development of modern Arabic poetry.

  • Isador Levine

    Isador Levine was an American sculptor known for his abstract and modernist works.

  • Alberta Hannum

    Alberta Hannum was an American novelist known for her works set in the American West.

  • Axel Olsson

    Axel Olsson was a Swedish sculptor known for his public sculptures and monuments.

  • Lannie Blackburn

    Lannie Blackburn was a prominent civil rights activist known for her work in advocating for equality and justice.

  • Leola N. Neal

    Leola N. Neal was a pioneering chemist known for her contributions to the field of organic chemistry.

  • Bosco Gautier

    Renowned French painter known for his vibrant and expressive works.

  • Almeda Riddle

    Pioneer in the beauty industry, founder of Almeda Cosmetics.

  • Hyman Goldin

    Hyman Goldin was a prominent journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Lindley Bothwell

    Lindley Bothwell was a successful golfer known for his achievements in the sport.

  • Stetson

    Renowned poet known for his evocative and introspective works.

  • Esta Nace

    Este Nace was a renowned actress known for her work in classic Hollywood films.

  • Honore LaBourdette

    French engineer known for his contributions to the development of early computing machines.

  • Ludwika Rajchman

    Ludwika Rajchman was a Polish mathematician who made contributions to the field of functional analysis.

  • Marty Friedman

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 1st

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January 01, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 30th and January 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 01, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1986 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

January 01, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Say You, Say Me youtube
  2. - Party All The Time
  3. - Alive & Kicking
  4. - That's What Friends Are For youtube
  5. - I Miss You

January 01, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1986 was The Final Countdown by Europe, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

January 01, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 01, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Final Countdown
  2. - West End Girls youtube
  3. - Saving All My Love For You
  4. - Caravan Of Love
  5. - Merry Christmas Everyone

January 01, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1986 was Don't Say No Tonight by Eugene Wilde, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

January 01, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Say No Tonight
  2. - Say You, Say Me youtube
  3. - Count Me Out
  4. - That's What Friends Are For youtube
  5. - Digital Display

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January 01, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Hannah and Her Sisters

Hannah and Her Sisters

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Mia Farrow, Dianne Wiest, Michael Caine, Barbara Hershey

Country: United States of America

The Hitcher

The Hitcher

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Robert Harmon

Starring: Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jeffrey DeMunn

Country: United States of America

Ginger and Fred

Ginger and Fred

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Federico Fellini

Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Giulietta Masina, Franco Fabrizi, Friedrich von Ledebur

The Clan of the Cave Bear

The Clan of the Cave Bear

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Michael Chapman

Starring: Daryl Hannah, Pamela Reed, James Remar, Thomas G. Waites

The Boy in Blue

The Boy in Blue

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Charles Jarrott

Starring: Nicolas Cage, Cynthia Dale, Christopher Plummer, David Naughton

January 01, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 1986 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Arsenal

Arsenal

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Steven C. Miller

Heart of the High Country

Heart of the High Country

Release year: 1985

Inside

Inside

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jeff Mahler

Blind Date

Blind Date

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Blake Edwards

The Cutting Room

The Cutting Room

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Warren Dudley

January 01, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

On The Road With Charles Kuralt by Charles Kuralt

On The Road With Charles Kuralt

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Charles Kuralt's classic bestseller, now available on audio! On the Road with Charles Kuralt, featuring Charles Kuralt and an introduction by Wallace Kuralt.

The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

The Polar Express

By:

Remember that there is so much wonder in the world. This holiday season, remind yourself to look for it and listen to what it has to say. This limited edition, lavish box set will bring magic to your home and …

Contact by Carl Sagan

Contact

By:

A multinational team sets out on a journey to the stars in December 1999 to witness the most amazing encounters in human history. What, if anything, is out there? Cosmos was the first book by Carl Sagan that explained the …

Dancing In The Light by Shirley MacLaine

Dancing In The Light

By:

Her most exciting and revealing book yet comes at an important turning point in her personal life. Shirley MacLaine, controversially talented, perceptive, and outspoken, takes us on an intimate, fascinating, personal journey.

The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice

The Vampire Lestat

By:

Lestat. Anne Rice's captivating novel features a vampire hero who is rich in imagination and darkest of all. Aristocrat once in pre-revolutionary France. Now a rock.

January 01, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 01, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dynamite Dan II

Dynamite Dan II

Platform: Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Mirrorsoft

Kid Icarus

Kid Icarus

Platform: Family Computer Disk System, Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy Advance, Wii (Virtual Console), Nintendo 3DS, Wii U (Virtual Console)

Genre: Action, platforming

Publisher: Nintendo

Great Ice Hockey

Great Ice Hockey

Platform: Sega Master System

Genre: Sports (Ice hockey)

Publisher: SEGA

The Golden Path

The Golden Path

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST

Genre: Graphic adventure game

Publisher: Telecomsoft

Gauntlet II

Gauntlet II

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Hack and slash, dungeon crawl

Publisher: Atari Games

history

Who was the US President on January 01, 1986?

On January 01, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1986?

On January 01, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1986?

On January 01, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

Find out more about January 1st

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What happened in 1986?

1986 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barbra Striesand and Jon Peters relationship breaks up
  • International Peace Year begins
  • New York City transit fare rises from 90 cents to $1.00

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What was the calendar for January 1986?

January 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1986 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 1, 1986