Thursday October 02, 1986: on this day

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.

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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.

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October 02, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 02, 1986:

  • Failed assassination attempt on india premier rajiv gandhi
  • Browse newspapers headlines from October 02, 1986
  • 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 were the magazines covers that day?

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October 02, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 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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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?


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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:

  • Camilla Belle
    Camilla Belle

    Camilla belle is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as the ballad of jack and rose and when a stranger calls.

  • Jurnee Smollett-Bell
    Jurnee Smollett-Bell

    Jurnee smollett-bell is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like friday night lights and underground, as well as in films...

  • Olivio da Rosa
  • Markus Riva
  • Sandra Sigurðardóttir
  • Filip Berg
  • Maxime Tissot
  • Sebastián Hernández
  • Maurice Leggett
  • Kiko Casilla
  • Mitchell Docker
  • Nelson Henriques

Whose famous birthday is on October 2nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 2nd:

  • Ayumi Hamasaki
    Ayumi Hamasaki

    Producer and actress of japanese singer-songwriters.

  • Graham Greene
    Graham Greene

    British travel writer, novelist, playwright, film critic, and literary critic.

  • Maribel Verdú
    Maribel Verdú

    Spanish singer and actress.

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Efren Ramirez
    Efren Ramirez

    American producer and actor.

  • Lew Temple
    Lew Temple

    American actor.

  • Tara Barr
    Tara Barr

    American actress.

  • Lorraine Bracco
    Lorraine Bracco

    Lorraine bracco is an american actress and producer best known for her roles in the sopranos and goodfellas.

  • Samantha Barks
    Samantha Barks

    Samantha Barks is a British actress and singer known for her role as Eponine in the film adaptation of Les Misérables.

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October 02, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 37 years 5 months old,

or 449 months and 17 days old,

or 1954 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13683 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 197 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.

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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 Petty

    Tom 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 Hudson

    American actor.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Gene Autry
    Gene Autry

    American singer who became famous as a singing cowboy on radio, in movies and on television.

  • George Grizzard
    George Grizzard

    American actor, who started his stage career in 1945.

  • Tamara Dobson
    Tamara Dobson

    American actress (born 1947).

  • Nipsey Russell
    Nipsey Russell

    American comedian and actor (d. 2005).

  • George Bancroft
    George Bancroft

    American 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.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 2nd

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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
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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:

  1. - Stuck With You
  2. - Friends And Lovers
  3. - When I Think Of You
  4. - Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)
  5. - 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:

  1. - Don't Leave Me This Way
  2. - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
  3. - I Want To Wake Up With You
  4. - So Macho / Cruising
  5. - 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:

  1. - Word Up
  2. - The Rain
  3. - When I Think Of You
  4. - Count Your Blessings
  5. - 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:

  1. - Yo no se que me paso
  2. - Toda la vida
  3. - La guirnalda
  4. - Toda la vida
  5. - Solo el y yo

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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

The Seventh Curse

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Ngai Choi Lam

Starring: Yun-Fat Chow, Siu-Ho Chin, Maggie Cheung, Ken Boyle

Ratboy

Ratboy

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Sondra Locke

Starring: Sondra Locke, Robert Townsend, Christopher Hewett, Larry Hankin

The Color of Money

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

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

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:

The Prince Of Tides by Pat Conroy

The Prince Of Tides

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PAT CONROY has written a massive, brazen novel that is both honest and full of drama. This is the story of Tom Wingo, a turbulent man who was gifted at writing. It spans forty years.

Wanderlust by Danielle Steel

Wanderlust

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Wanderlust is Audrey Driscoll's story. Audrey, an orphaned child, grew up caring for her eccentric, millionaire grandfather, and her demanding younger sister Annabelle. They assume that she will always be there for them.

Suspects by William J. Caunitz

Suspects

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Brooklyn. It was June early. Two people are killed when a man walks into a candy shop and pulls out a sawed off shotgun.

A Cast Of Killers by Sidney D. Kirkpatrick

A Cast Of Killers

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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.

When All You'Ve Ever Wanted Isn'T Enough by Harold S. Kushner

When All You'Ve Ever Wanted Isn'T Enough

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The previous bestseller, 'There is no answer but there are answers Rabbi Kushner, brought comfort to millions of people by helping them deal with life's most devastating tragedies.

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:

Castlequest Castle ExcellentJP

Castlequest Castle ExcellentJP

Platform: MSX, NES/Famicom

Genre: Adventure/Puzzle

Publisher: ASCII Corporation, Nexoft Corporation

The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda

Platform: Famicom Disk System; Nintendo Entertainment System; Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

Kiki KaiKai

Kiki KaiKai

Platform: Arcade, MSX2, Family Computer Disk System, PC Engine, Mobile phone, Microsoft Windows, Virtual Console

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Taito Corporation

Fantasy Zone

Fantasy Zone

Platform: Arcade, Famicom/NES, MSX, PC Engine/TurboGrafx 16, Sega Game Gear, Sega Mark III/Master System, Sega Saturn, X68000

Genre: Scrolling shooter, Cute 'em up

Publisher: JP/NA/PAL Sega; JP GRC; JP SunSoft; JP/NA NEC; BRA Tec Toy

The Black Cauldron

The Black Cauldron

Platform: MS-DOS, Amiga, Apple II, Apple IIGS, Atari ST

Genre: adventure game

Publisher: Walt Disney Personal Computer Software

history

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.

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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.

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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 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.

Discover how October 1986 calendar looked like.

Thursday October 2, 1986