Monday May 12, 1986: on this day

May 12, 1986 was the 132nd day of the year 1986, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 12, 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 12, 1986, who was born and died on May 12, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 12, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston), movies (e.g. Working Girls, directed by Lizzie Borden), 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 12th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 12, 1986?


May 12, 1986 was a Monday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1986 can also be written as 5/12/1986 in the US and as 12/5/1986 in UK and Europe.

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May 12, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 12, 1986:

  • Bicycle is pedaled 65 mph
  • Us president ronald reagan appoints dr james c fletcher nasa administrator.
  • Fred markham (us), unpaced and unaided by wind, is first to pedal 65 mph on a level course, at big sand flat, california.

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May 12, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th 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 12, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 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 May 12th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 12, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 12, 1986 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 12, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 07:48 am and setting at 11:59 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 12, 1986?


Famous people born on May 12, 1986:

  • Emily VanCamp
    Emily VanCamp

    Tv actress.

  • Edras Navas

    Renowned football goalkeeper known for his exceptional skills.

  • Britlyn Cameron

    Renowned surfer known for conquering big waves and pushing the limits of the sport.

  • Vidit Aatrey

    Vidit Aatrey is the founder and CEO of Meesho, an Indian e-commerce company.

  • Naz Hussain

    Talented boxer with a successful career in the ring.

  • Jigar Thakkar

    Former Indian cricketer who played as a wicketkeeper-batsman.

  • Ulyana Alexyuk

    Talented Ukrainian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Brae Wyatt

    Talented singer-songwriter known for his chart-topping hits.

  • Addi

    Famous singer known for hit songs in the 2000s.

  • Giselle Arellano

    Giselle Arellano is a politician who has been a strong voice for immigrant rights and equality.

  • Kirill Shirokov

    Co-founder of the Russian online retailer Wildberries.

  • Aspen Waite

    Known for her collection of poems 'Wilderness.

  • Im Dong-hyun

    Renowned South Korean archer with exceptional vision impairment.

  • Maricsa Stratton

    Maricsa Stratton is a former professional tennis player from the United States.

  • Starlee Lochridge

    Starlee Lochridge is an American former professional basketball player who played in the WNBA.

  • Jonathan Orozco

    Mexican footballer.

  • Mouhamed Sene

    Senegalese basketball player.

Whose famous birthday is on May 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 12th:

  • Emilio Estevez
    Emilio Estevez

    Emilio Estevez is an American actor, director, and screenwriter, known for his roles in the Brat Pack films of the 1980s.

  • Rami Malek
    Rami Malek

    Rami malek is an american actor known for his role as elliot alderson in the tv series mr.

  • Ving Rhames
    Ving Rhames

    Ving rhames is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pulp fiction, mission: impossible, and dawn of the dead.

  • Katharine Hepburn
    Katharine Hepburn

    American actress, whose first film appearance was in "a bill of divorcement" (1932) with john barrymore.

  • George Carlin
    George Carlin

    American comedian who started doing tv variety shows and nightclubs in 1966.

  • Gabriel Byrne
    Gabriel Byrne

    Irish actor, film director and producer, film writer, cultural ambassador, and audiobook narrator.

  • Burt Bacharach
    Burt Bacharach

    American composer and pianist of popular music.

  • Jason Biggs
    Jason Biggs

    He was an american actor who first appeared in national commercials at age 5. he was 13 when he won a role on "drexellaeur(tm),s class", a...

  • Malin Akerman
    Malin Akerman

    Swedish-canadian model and actress.

  • Catherine Tate
    Catherine Tate

    English actor, comedian, and writer.

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May 12, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 37 years 10 months old,

or 454 months and 17 days old,

or 1976 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13836 days old,

if you were born on May 12, 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 12, 1986?

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 12, 1986.

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May 12, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 12, 1986:

  • Elisabeth Bergner
    Elisabeth Bergner

    German actress (b. 1897).

  • Alicia Moreau de Justo

    Argentine politician, physician, pacifist, and human rights activist (born in 1885).

  • Lee Bonnell
  • V principe di Civitella-Cesi Alessandro Torlonia

What famous deaths happened on May 12th?

Famous deaths on May 12th:

  • Robert Reed
    Robert Reed

    American actor most well-known for his role as paterfamilias mike brady on the tv series "the brady bunch", a funny, corny, and endearing...

  • Monica Zetterlund
    Monica Zetterlund

    Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).

  • Cornell Borchers
    Cornell Borchers

    Germany -- actress (big lift floodtide, istanbul, istanbul).

  • Lillian Roth
    Lillian Roth

    Actress (animal crackers and alice sweet alice).

  • Louis Calhern
    Louis Calhern

    American actor and singer (d. 1956).

  • Johnye Russell

    Celebrated poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.

  • Mililani

    Renowned Hawaiian musician known for popularizing traditional music.

  • Solita Solano

    Renowned Mexican painter known for her vibrant and expressive works.

  • Nillie Sachs

    German-Swedish politician and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Jozeph Pilsudski

    Polish statesman who served as Chief of State and First Marshal of Poland.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 12th

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May 12, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 12, 1986:

  • Day of Finnishness in Finland; Commemoration day of J. V. Snellman.
  • International Nurses Day
  • Buddhism in Sri Lanka, Thailand - Visakha Bucha. (2006) [1]
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2005: the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
  • Blessed Imelda
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Achilleus and Nereus

Observances on May 12, 1986:

  • International Day of Plant Health [FAO]

Saints celebrated on May 12, 1986:

  • Saint Epiphanius
  • Saint Domitilla
  • Saint Modoald
  • Saint Pancras (died 304), second of the Ice Saints
  • Saint Joan of Portugal
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May 12, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 12, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 12, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 12, 1986 was Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 12, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 12, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

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

May 12, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 12, 1986 was The Chicken Song by Spitting Image, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 12, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 12, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. 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 12, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 12, 1986 was On My Own by Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

May 12, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 12, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - On My Own
  2. - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love
  3. - The Finest
  4. - Greatest Love Of All
  5. - If Your Heart Isn't In It

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May 12, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 12, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Working Girls

Working Girls

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Lizzie Borden

Starring: Louise Smith, Ellen McElduff, Amanda Goodwin, Deborah Banks

Psycho III

Psycho III

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Anthony Perkins

Starring: Anthony Perkins, Diana Scarwid, Jeff Fahey, Roberta Maxwell

Big Trouble

Big Trouble

Release year: 1986

Directed by: John Cassavetes

Starring: Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, Beverly D'Angelo, Charles Durning

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

May 12, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 12, 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 12, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 12, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bess W. Truman by Margaret Truman

Bess W. Truman

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The author presents a portrait of her reticent mother based on her own reminiscences as well as the extensive correspondence between her parents.

James Herriot'S Dog Stories by James Herriot

James Herriot'S Dog Stories

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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.

Blessings In Disguise by Alec Guinness

Blessings In Disguise

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Memoirs of Sir Alec Guinness, actor. This book contains pen portraits of Sybil Thorndike, Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud as well as account of Guinness’s filmmaking.

Lie Down With Lions by Ken Follett

Lie Down With Lions

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This is the #1 international bestseller set in Afghanistan...NOW In Trade Paperback." "Vintage Follett...This novel is his most ambitious and it succeeds admirably." --USA Today

Greed And Glory On Wall Street by Ken Auletta

Greed And Glory On Wall Street

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One of the most powerful and respected investment banking partnerships in the world was launched on a July morning. It was not due to the economy but by an act of God.

May 12, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 12, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Mantronix

Mantronix

Platform: Sinclair Spectrum

Genre: Arcade adventure

Publisher: Probe Software

720°

720°

Platform: Arcade game, Various

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Atari Games

Bird Week

Bird Week

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Life simulation Action

Publisher: Toshiba EMI

Gemstone Healer

Gemstone Healer

Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64

Genre: Action Adventure Game

Publisher: SSI

Hollywood Hijinx

Hollywood Hijinx

Platform: Amiga, Atari 8-bit, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, TRS-80, TI-99/4A, Macintosh

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Infocom

history

Who was the US President on May 12, 1986?

On May 12, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 12, 1986?

On May 12, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 12, 1986?

On May 12, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 12th?

May 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - Insurgency within the maghreb, 2002-present: gunmen set fire to a catholic church at mass and killed six people in dablo (burkina faso).
  • 2018 - Unrest in burundi (2015-present), 26 people were killed in cibitoke province. according to the country's security minister, an unknown terrorist group was responsible for the attack on civilians living in their homes.
  • 2017 - Paramore, the grammy-winning band, releases after laughter, their fifth album.

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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.

Monday May 12, 1986