Thursday May 08, 1986: on this day

May 08, 1986 was the 128th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 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 May 08, 1986, who was born and died on May 08, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys), movies (e.g. Cobra, directed by George P. Cosmatos), TV series (e.g. A Very Peculiar Practice) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 08, 1986?


May 08, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 128th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1986 can also be written as 5/8/1986 in the US and as 8/5/1986 in UK and Europe.

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May 08, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 08, 1986:

  • Óscar arias is inaugurated into his first term as president of costa rica.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 08, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on May 8th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 08, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:29 am and setting at 09:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 1986 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1986.

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Who was born on May 08, 1986?


Famous people born on May 08, 1986:

  • Galen Rupp

    American long-distance runner who won a silver medal in the 10,000 meters at the 2012 London Olympics.

  • Pemra Özgen

    Turkish tennis player.

  • Marvell Wynne

    American soccer player.

  • Liam MacKay

    Youtube star.

  • James Elmer

    Field hockey player.

  • Marie De Villepin

    French actress, singer and model.

Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:

  • Enrique Iglesias
    Enrique Iglesias

    Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.

  • Don Rickles
    Don Rickles

    Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.

  • Melissa Gilbert
    Melissa Gilbert

    Melissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.

  • Gary Glitter
    Gary Glitter

    Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).

  • Nora Arnezeder
    Nora Arnezeder

    French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.

  • David Attenborough
    David Attenborough

    Naturalist and broadcaster in english.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Christina Cole
    Christina Cole

    English actress.

  • James Mitchum
    James Mitchum

    Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.

  • Salome Jens
    Salome Jens

    Milwaukee actor.

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


You are 37 years 10 months old,

or 454 months and 20 days old,

or 1977 weeks

or 13839 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 08, 1986?

There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 08, 1986:

  • Emmanuel Shinwell

    British Labour politician and trade unionist.

  • Ernle Bradford

    English writer and historian (born in 1922).

What famous deaths happened on May 8th?

Famous deaths on May 8th:

  • Dirk Bogarde
    Dirk Bogarde

    He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.

  • George Peppard
    George Peppard

    American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.

  • Barbara Payton
    Barbara Payton

    American actress, onscreen since 1940.

  • Jeanne Cooper
    Jeanne Cooper

    Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).

  • Dennis Waterman
    Dennis Waterman

    English actor and singer (b. 1948).

  • Richard Derr
    Richard Derr

    Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.

  • Luceil LeSueur

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.

  • Maurice Sendak

    Maurice Sendak was an American author and illustrator best known for his children's books, including the classic 'Where the Wild Things...

  • Celedonio Romero

    Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.

  • Jing Yong

    Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.

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


Holidays on May 08, 1986:

  • Parents' Day in South Korea
  • Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
  • VE Day
  • World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Observances on May 08, 1986:

  • Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Saints celebrated on May 08, 1986:

  • Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
  • Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
  • Saint Ida of Nivelles
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May 08, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 08, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1986 was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - West End Girls youtube
  2. - Addicted To Love
  3. - Greatest Love Of All
  4. - Why Can't This Be Love
  5. - What Have You Done For Me Lately

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1986 was The Chicken Song by Spitting Image, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 08, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Chicken Song
  2. - On My Own
  3. - Rock Me Amadeus youtube
  4. - Lessons In Love
  5. - Live To Tell

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1986 was I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love by Stephanie Mills, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 08, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 5th and May 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love
  2. - On My Own
  3. - I Can't Wait
  4. - The Finest
  5. - Kiss

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

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

Cobra

Cobra

Release year: 1986

Directed by: George P. Cosmatos

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Brigitte Nielsen, Reni Santoni, Andrew Robinson

Country: United States of America

Crawlspace

Crawlspace

Release year: 1986

Directed by: David Schmoeller

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Talia Balsam, Barbara Whinnery, Carole Francis

Down by Law

Down by Law

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Jim Jarmusch

Starring: Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi

Country: United States of America

The Mission

The Mission

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Roland Joffé

Starring: Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally, Aidan Quinn

Country: United States of America

Top Gun

Top Gun

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Tony Scott

Starring: Tom Cruise, Tim Robbins, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

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

Magnus

Magnus

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Benjamin Ree

Crossroads

Crossroads

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Walter Hill

Treffpunkt Flughafen

Treffpunkt Flughafen

Release year: 1986

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

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

Lake Wobegon Days by Garrison Keillor

Lake Wobegon Days

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"Lake Wobegon Days" is about how our fears, beliefs and desires are dissolved into abstractions. It can also be about how we get re-energized from time to time. . . This book is about Mr.

The Triumph Of Politics by David A. Stockman

The Triumph Of Politics

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David Stockman, who was the Director of the Office of Management and Budget during the 1980s, was the chief architect of Reagan Revolution. This bold plan to reduce taxes and increase the tax base was implemented by Stockman.

The White House Mess by Christopher Buckley

The White House Mess

By:

Buckley gave this farce of Oval Office politics an almost perfect start by refusing to leave the White House for Inauguration Day.

Break In by Dick Francis

Break In

By:

Christmas "Kit", a Steeplechase jockey, has seen more than his fair share of close calls on and off the course. Trouble strikes close to home when there is a grudge between his parents.

Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi

Wiseguy

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Nicholas Pileggi's unvarnished journalistic account of Henry Hill's life is vivid and unvarnished. He was a working-class Brooklyn boy who knew from the age of twelve that to be a wiseguy meant to own the whole world.

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

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

Big Trouble in Little China

Big Trouble in Little China

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Beat 'em up

Publisher: Electric Dreams Software

Flash Gordon

Flash Gordon

Platform: Atari ST, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, MSX

Genre: Action

Publisher: Mastertronic

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes

Platform: Sinclair Spectrum, Amstrad CPC and MSX

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Global Software

The Goonies

The Goonies

Platform: Arcade, Family Computer, Disk System, PC-8801, X1

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Konami

Darius

Darius

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Atari ST, PC Engine (Super CD-ROM²), Wii (Virtual Console), ZX Spectrum

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: JP Taito; JP NEC (PCE/CD); EU The Edge (AMI/ST)

history

Who was the US President on May 08, 1986?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 08, 1986?

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

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What is special about May 8th?

May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of May. 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 May 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
  • 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.

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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 May 1986?

May 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1986 calendar looked like.

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