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August 02, 1986 was the 214th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 02, 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 August 02, 1986, who was born and died on August 02, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II) by Peter Cetera), movies (e.g. The Fly, directed by David Cronenberg), TV series (e.g. Grand Prix Der Volksmusik) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 02, 1986?
- August 02, 1986: What happened on that day?
- August 02, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 02, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 02, 1986?
- August 02, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 02, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
- August 02, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 02, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
- August 02, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 02, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 02, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 02, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 02, 1986?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1986?
- Who was the Pope on August 02, 1986?
What day of the week was August 02, 1986?
August 02, 1986 was a Saturday and it was the 214th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 02, 1986 can also be written as 8/2/1986 in the US and as 2/8/1986 in UK and Europe.
August 02, 1986: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 02, 1986:
- Today / pc born today
- Jackie joyner-kersee (us) sets record for heptathlon (7161 points).
August 02, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 02, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 02, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 02, 1986 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 August 02, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:25 am and setting at 07:22 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 1986.
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Who was born on August 02, 1986?
Famous people born on August 02, 1986:
- Mathieu Razanakolona
Canadian skier.
- Christopher Batten
Bassist.
- Elena Vesnina
Athlete.
- Elijah Kelley
Actor.
- Sihame Assbague
- Ricardo Martinez
- Amanda Polk
- Leonardo Sánchez
- Chayse Evans
- Wanderley de Jesus Sousa
- Ryōta Ōsaka
- Yōjirō Takahagi
- Lily Gladstone
- Gong Zhenghao
- Waleed Jassim Abdullah
- Christophe Kerbrat
- Harry Smith
Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:
![Dom DeLuise]()
Dom DeLuiseDom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...
![Carroll O'Connor]()
Carroll O'ConnorCarroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.
![Isabel Allende]()
Isabel AllendeIsabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...
![Muriel Robin]()
Muriel RobinShe is a french comedian, singer, and actress.
![Sam Worthington]()
Sam WorthingtonSam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.
![Kevin Smith]()
Kevin SmithKevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.
![Wes Craven]()
Wes CravenAmerican screen writer, filmmaker and author.
![James Baldwin]()
James BaldwinAmerican writer (born in 1924).
![Joanna Cassidy]()
Joanna CassidyAmerican actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.
![Myrna Loy]()
Myrna LoyAmerican actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.
August 02, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 37 years 8 months old,
or 452 months and 17 days old,
or 1967 weeks and 6 days old,
or 13775 days old,
if you were born on August 02, 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 August 02, 1986?
There are 105 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1986?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 02, 1986.
August 02, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 02, 1986:
- Roy Cohn
American lawyer and politician (b. 1927).
- Roy Marcus Cohn
Us lawyer (joseph mccarthy).
- Paolo Vita-Finzi
What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?
Famous deaths on August 2nd:
![Jean-Pierre Melville]()
Jean-Pierre MelvilleFrench filmmaker.
![David Huddleston]()
David HuddlestonAmerican actor (b. 1930).
![Cathleen Nesbitt]()
Cathleen NesbittEnglish actress (separate tables) dies at 93.
- Josehua Bell
Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.
- Lexander Graham Bell
Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.
- Thomas Gainsborough
Thomas Gainsborough was an English portrait and landscape painter who was one of the most influential British artists of the 18th century.
- Sruly Halberstam
Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 2nd
August 02, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 02, 1986:
- St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
- St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
- St. Stephen
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
- Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
- Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
- Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
- Day of airborne forces in Russia
August 02, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 02, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 28th and August 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 02, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1986 was Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II) by Peter Cetera, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.
August 02, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Peter Cetera - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II)
- Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
- Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone
- Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
- Genesis - Invisible Touch
August 02, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.
August 02, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
- Wham! - The Edge Of Heaven
- Owen Paul - My Favourite Waste Of Time
- Sly Fox - Let's Go All The Way
- Chris De Burgh - The Lady In Red
August 02, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1986 was Closer Than Close by Jean Carne, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 28th and August 3rd.
August 02, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 02, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 28th and August 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Jean Carne - Closer Than Close
- - Rumors
- Jeffrey Osborne - You Should Be Mine (The Woo Woo Song)
- Shirley Jones - Do You Get Enough Love
- Anita Baker - Sweet Love
August 02, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 02, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Fly
Release year: 1986
Directed by: David Cronenberg
Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel
Country: United States of America
Manhunter
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Michael Mann
Starring: William Petersen, Kim Greist, Joan Allen, Brian Cox
Country: United States of America
Armour of God
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Jackie Chan, Eric Tsang
Starring: Jackie Chan, Alan Tam, Rosamund Kwan, Lola Forner
Country: United States of America
Half Moon Street
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Bob Swaim
Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Michael Caine, Patrick Kavanagh, Faith Kent
The Transformers: The Movie
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Nelson Shin
Starring: Orson Welles, Robert Stack, Leonard Nimoy, Norman Alden
Country: United States of America
August 02, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:
Grand Prix der Volksmusik
Release year: 1986
A Very Peculiar Practice
Release year: 1986
Starring: Peter Davison, Graham Crowden, Barbara Flynn, David Troughton
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
August 02, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 02, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Cast Of Killers
By: Sidney D. Kirkpatrick
William Desmond Taylor, a distinguished director of silent films, was gunned down in his Los Angeles bungalow on February 1, 1922 by an unknown assailant.
The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat
By: Oliver Sacks
The MAN WHO MISTOOK HIS WIFE FOR A HAT is a collection of twenty-four of Oliver Sacks’ most beloved and fascinating case studies.
Last Of The Breed
By: Louis L'Amour
"For sheer adventure L'Amour Kirkus Review This is the type of epic novel that Louis L'Amour has made his hallmark.
Barrier Island
By: John D. MacDonald
Tucker Loomis, a tough and dangerous man with a fierce determination that West Bay respects and fears, is also a wealth of money.
James Herriot'S Dog Stories
By: James Herriot
This collection of stories is a special and heartwarming collection that James Herriot shares about his dogs and the amazing people and animals he has met.
August 02, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 02, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
The Detective
Hypaball
Empire City: 1931
Hottāman no Chitei Tanken
Equinox
Who was the US President on August 02, 1986?
On August 02, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1986?
On August 02, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 02, 1986?
On August 02, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 2nd?
August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. 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 August 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
- 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.
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 August 1986?
August 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
