Friday August 08, 1986: on this day

August 08, 1986 was the 220th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 08, 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 08, 1986, who was born and died on August 08, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II) by Peter Cetera), movies (e.g. Extremities, directed by Robert M. Young), 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 8th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 08, 1986?


August 08, 1986 was a Friday and it was the 220th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1986 can also be written as 8/8/1986 in the US and as 8/8/1986 in UK and Europe.

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August 08, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 1986:

  • Record 3 grandslams in a game-

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August 08, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th 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 08, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 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 August 8th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 08, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1986 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:45 am and setting at 10:08 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 08, 1986?


Famous people born on August 08, 1986:

  • Peyton List
    Peyton List

    Peyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.

  • Kateryna Bondarenko

    Professional tennis player known for her powerful game.

  • Cody Lightning

    Canadian actor.

  • Jackie Cruz

    Dominican-american actress and singer.

  • Chris Pressley

    American football player.

  • Pierre Garçon

    American football player.

  • Charlotte Stokely

    American porn actress.

  • Finnball

    Youtube star.

  • Keahu Kahuanui

    Actor.

  • Antonio Maggio
  • Huriana Manuel
  • Neri Cardozo
  • Kateryna Bondarenko (Катерина Володимирівна Бондаренко)

Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:

  • Faye Wong
    Faye Wong

    Faye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.

  • Dustin Hoffman
    Dustin Hoffman

    American actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...

  • Robin Quivers
    Robin Quivers

    American radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.

  • Esther Williams
    Esther Williams

    American actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...

  • Keith Carradine
    Keith Carradine

    American actor from a theatre family.

  • Rory Calhoun
    Rory Calhoun

    American actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".

  • Roger Penrose
    Roger Penrose

    Mathematician and english physicist.

  • Katie Leung
    Katie Leung

    Katie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.

  • Rena Mero
    Rena Mero

    American wrestler.

  • Drew Lachey
    Drew Lachey

    American singer.

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August 08, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 37 years 7 months old,

or 451 months and 20 days old,

or 1963 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13747 days old,

if you were born on August 08, 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 08, 1986?

There are 133 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 08, 1986.

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August 08, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 8th?

Famous deaths on August 8th:

  • Louise Brooks
    Louise Brooks

    Iconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Olivia Newton-John
    Olivia Newton-John

    An american singer, born in australia.

  • Karen Black
    Karen Black

    American actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.

  • Glen Campbell
    Glen Campbell

    American country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.

  • Barbara Bel Geddes
    Barbara Bel Geddes

    Nyc, new york -- actress.

  • Fay Wray
    Fay Wray

    Fay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.

  • Richard Deacon
    Richard Deacon

    American actor and singer (d.1984).

  • Alan Napier
    Alan Napier

    American actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).

  • Ilse Werner
    Ilse Werner

    Actress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).

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August 08, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 08, 1986:

  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
  • Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
  • Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
  • St. Hormisdas
  • St. Smaragdus (and companions)
  • St. Largus
  • St. Cyriacus
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August 08, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 08, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 4th and August 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 08, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1986 was Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II) by Peter Cetera, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 08, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II)
  2. - Papa Don't Preach
  3. - Mad About You
  4. - Sledgehammer youtube
  5. - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off

August 08, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 08, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 08, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Lady In Red
  2. - I Want To Wake Up With You
  3. - Papa Don't Preach
  4. - So Macho / Cruising
  5. - Camouflage

August 08, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1986 was Closer Than Close by Jean Carne, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

August 08, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 08, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 4th and August 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Closer Than Close
  2. - Do You Get Enough Love
  3. - Sweet Love
  4. - Rumors
  5. - Give Me The Reason

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August 08, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 08, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Extremities

Extremities

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Robert M. Young

Starring: Farrah Fawcett, James Russo, Alfre Woodard, Diana Scarwid

The Whoopee Boys

The Whoopee Boys

Release year: 1986

Directed by: John Byrum

Starring: Michael O'Keefe, Paul Rodriguez, Denholm Elliott, Carole Shelley

The Fly

The Fly

Release year: 1986

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel

Country: United States of America

Manhunter

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

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

August 08, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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

Grand Prix der Volksmusik

Release year: 1986

A Very Peculiar Practice

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 08, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 08, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Q Clearance by Peter Benchley

Q Clearance

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There are no missing pages, water damage, or stains. Spine has creasing. This is a legible copy.

Table Money by Jimmy Breslin

Table Money

By:

1970 is the year. Owney Morrison has returned from Vietnam with a Congressional Medal of Honor. This currency is not negotiable in the borough of Queens, New York City.

A Matter Of Honor by Jeffrey Archer

A Matter Of Honor

By:

It appears innocent enough. It is a letter that a disgraced British colonel leaves to his only son. Adam Scott opened the yellowing envelope and set into motion.

In Search Of The Trojan War by Michael Wood

In Search Of The Trojan War

By:

Stories of Troy and their heroes, Achilles and Hector and Paris, and the legendary beauty Helen have captivated the imagination of mankind for over 3,000 years.

The Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel

The Mammoth Hunters

By:

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.

August 08, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 08, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Last Mission

Last Mission

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Data East

Airheart

Airheart

Platform: Apple II

Genre: Action, strategy

Publisher: Brøderbund

Castlevania

Castlevania

Platform: Family Computer Disk System, NES/Famicom, PlayChoice-10, Nintendo VS. System, Commodore 64, Amiga, DOS, Microsoft Windows, Game Boy Advance, AT&T Wireless mMode Network

Genre: Action, Platformer

Publisher: Konami

Chiller

Chiller

Platform: Arcade, Nintendo Entertainment System,

Genre: Light-gun games

Publisher: Exidy, American Game Cartridges (NES - US), HES (NES - Australia)

Highlander

Highlander

Platform: Commodore 64 ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action, beat-em-up

Publisher: Ocean Software Ltd

history

Who was the US President on August 08, 1986?

On August 08, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1986?

On August 08, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 08, 1986?

On August 08, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 8th?

August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
  • 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.

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history

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.

Discover how August 1986 calendar looked like.

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