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October 02, 1986 was the 275th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 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 October 02, 1986, who was born and died on October 02, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 02, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Stuck With You by Huey Lewis & The News), movies (e.g. The Seventh Curse, directed by Ngai Choi Lam), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 2nd, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 02, 1986?
- October 02, 1986: What happened on that day?
- October 02, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 02, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 02, 1986?
- October 02, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 02, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
- October 02, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 02, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
- October 02, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 02, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 02, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 02, 1986?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1986?
- Who was the Pope on October 02, 1986?
What day of the week was October 02, 1986?
October 02, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 275th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 02, 1986 can also be written as 10/2/1986 in the US and as 2/10/1986 in UK and Europe.
October 02, 1986: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 02, 1986:
- Failed assassination attempt on india premier rajiv gandhi
- Mike scott is 3rd nl pitcher to strike out 300 in a season (306)
- New york met dwight gooden is 1st to strike out 200 or more in 1st 3 seasons
- Sikhs attempt to assassinate indian prime minister rajiv gandhi.
October 02, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 2nd is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 02, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 02, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 2nd, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 02, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 02, 1986 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 02, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:24 am and setting at 06:38 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 18, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Oct 17, 1986.
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Who was born on October 02, 1986?
Famous people born on October 02, 1986:
![Jurnee Smollett-Bell]()
Jurnee Smollett-BellJurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...
![Camilla Belle]()
Camilla BelleCamilla belle is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as the ballad of jack and rose and when a stranger calls.
- Kiko Casilla
Kiko Casilla is a Spanish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Leeds United.
- Markus Riva
- Sandra Sigurðardóttir
- Filip Berg
- Maxime Tissot
- Olivio da Rosa
- Sebastián Hernández
- Maurice Leggett
- Mitchell Docker
- Nelson Henriques
Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:
![Avery Brooks]()
Avery BrooksAvery Brooks is an American actor, director, and educator, best known for his roles as Benjamin Sisko on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine and Hawk...
![Ayumi Hamasaki]()
Ayumi HamasakiProducer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.
![Graham Greene]()
Graham GreeneBritish travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.
![Maribel Verdú]()
Maribel VerdúSpanish singer and actress.
![Persis Khambatta]()
Persis KhambattaEast indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.
![Efren Ramirez]()
Efren RamirezAmerican producer and actor.
![Lew Temple]()
Lew TempleAmerican actor.
![Tara Barr]()
Tara BarrAmerican actress.
![Lorraine Bracco]()
Lorraine BraccoLorraine bracco is an american actress and producer best known for her roles in the sopranos and goodfellas.
October 02, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 37 years 6 months old,
or 450 months and 14 days old,
or 1958 weeks and 5 days old,
or 13711 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 02, 1986?
There are 169 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 02, 1986?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 02, 1986.
October 02, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 02, 1986:
- Richard Dawson
British experimental physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.
- Jean Carmignac
What famous deaths happened on October 2nd?
Famous deaths on October 2nd:
![Tom Petty]()
Tom PettyTom petty was an american musician known for being the lead vocalist of tom petty and the heartbreakers, and for hits like 'free fallin' and...
![Rock Hudson]()
Rock HudsonAmerican actor.
![Madeleine Carroll]()
Madeleine CarrollBritish actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.
![Gene Autry]()
Gene AutryAmerican singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.
![George Grizzard]()
George GrizzardAmerican actor, who started his stage career in 1945.
![Tamara Dobson]()
Tamara DobsonAmerican actress (born 1947).
![Nipsey Russell]()
Nipsey RussellAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2005).
![George Bancroft]()
George BancroftAmerican historian and statesman, who was prominent in supporting secondary education at both the state and national levels.
- Marsel Duchamp
French-American artist known for his contributions to Dadaism and Surrealism.
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October 02, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 02, 1986:
- Also see October 2 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Roman Catholic Church - Memorial of Guardian Angels
- World Farm Animal Day
- Roman festivals - First day of the Ludi Augustales to celebrate the recovery by emperor August of Roman standards from the Parthians
- Guinea - Independence Day (from France, 1958)
- French Republican Calendar - Pomme de terre (Potato) Day, eleventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- India - Gandhi Jayanti (birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, 1869)
Observances on October 02, 1986:
- World Habitat Day
- International Day of Non-Violence
October 02, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 02, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 29th and October 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 02, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 02, 1986 was Stuck With You by Huey Lewis & The News, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.
October 02, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 02, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Huey Lewis & The News - Stuck With You
- Gloria Loring & Carl Anderson - Friends And Lovers
- Janet Jackson - When I Think Of You
- Glass Tiger - Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)
- Daryl Hall - Dreamtime
October 02, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 02, 1986 was Don't Leave Me This Way by The Communards, according to the music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.
October 02, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 02, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- The Communards - Don't Leave Me This Way
- Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
- Boris Gardiner - I Want To Wake Up With You
- Sinitta - So Macho / Cruising
- Peter Cetera - Glory Of Love
October 02, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 02, 1986 was Word Up by Cameo, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.
October 02, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 02, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Cameo - Word Up
- Oran 'Juice' Jones - The Rain
- Janet Jackson - When I Think Of You
- Ashford & Simpson - Count Your Blessings
- New Edition - Earth Angel (From "The Karate Kid, Part II")
October 02, 1986: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?
The number 1 Latin song on October 02, 1986 was Yo no se que me paso by Juan Gabriel, according to the Latin music chart for the week September 29th and October 5th.
October 02, 1986: What was the Latin music chart on that day?
The Latin music chart on October 02, 1986 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week September 29th and October 5th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:
- Juan Gabriel - Yo no se que me paso
- Emmanuel - Toda la vida
- Rocio Durcal - La guirnalda
- Franco - Toda la vida
- Pandora - Solo el y yo
October 02, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 02, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Seventh Curse
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Ngai Choi Lam
Starring: Yun-Fat Chow, Siu-Ho Chin, Maggie Cheung, Ken Boyle
Ratboy
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Sondra Locke
Starring: Sondra Locke, Robert Townsend, Christopher Hewett, Larry Hankin
The Color of Money
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Paul Newman, Tom Cruise, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Helen Shaver
Country: United States of America
Peggy Sue Got Married
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Francis Ford Coppola
Starring: Kathleen Turner, Nicolas Cage, Barry Miller, Catherine Hicks
Country: United States of America
Deadly Friend
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Wes Craven
Starring: Matthew Labyorteaux, Kristy Swanson, Michael Sharrett, Anne Twomey
October 02, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 02, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
The Mammoth Hunters
By: Jean M. Auel
Jean M. Auel once again opens the doors of a time past to reveal an era of wonder and danger at dawn of modern man's race.
The Passion Of Ayn Rand
By: Barbara Branden
The paperback version of this bestseller biography about Rand is now available. Barbara Branden, a nineteen-year-old Rand friend, offers a stunning portrait.
The Bourne Supremacy
By: Robert Ludlum
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Reenter the dark world of Jason Bourne. An expert assassin still haunted by the splintered nightmares from his past life.
Roger'S Version
By: John Updike
Roger Lambert tells it like this: He, a middle-aged professor in divinity, is buttonholed by Dale Kohler (an earnest young computer scientist who believes there is quantifiable evidence that God exists).
October 02, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 02, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Amnesia
Galaforce
Batman
Infiltrator
Jack the Nipper
Who was the US President on October 02, 1986?
On October 02, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 02, 1986?
On October 02, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 02, 1986?
On October 02, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 2nd?
October 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of October. 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 October 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present), afghan parliamentary election, 2018, 13 killed and more than 30 injured at an election rally held in nangarhar province in afghanistan.
- 2017 - Due to a bomb threat, the luxor hotel has been placed under lockdown
- 2016 - Libyan civil war (2014-present). an isil sniper shoots jeroen oerlemans, a dutch war correspondent and photographer, in sirte, libya.
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 October 1986?
October 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
