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August 13, 1986 was the 225th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is August 13, 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 13, 1986, who was born and died on August 13, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 13, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Papa Don't Preach by Madonna), movies (e.g. Blue Velvet, directed by David Lynch), 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 13th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 13, 1986?
- August 13, 1986: What happened on that day?
- August 13, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 13, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 13, 1986?
- August 13, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 13, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
- August 13, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 13, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
- August 13, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 13, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 13, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 13, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 13, 1986?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1986?
- Who was the Pope on August 13, 1986?
What day of the week was August 13, 1986?
August 13, 1986 was a Wednesday and it was the 225th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 13, 1986 can also be written as 8/13/1986 in the US and as 13/8/1986 in UK and Europe.
August 13, 1986: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 13, 1986:
- Kre-am in berkeley ca changes call letters to kblx
August 13, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th 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 13, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 13th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 13, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 13, 1986 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 13, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 02:41 pm and setting at 12:03 am.
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 13, 1986?
Famous people born on August 13, 1986:
- Raydan Whitfield
Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.
- Thea Tolentino
Thea Tolentino is a renowned astronomer known for her work on exoplanets.
- Demetrious Johnson
American mixed martial artist.
- Daniil Steptšenko
Estonian biathlete.
- Yasuhisa Furuhara
Japanese actor.
- Ruben Flam
- Xavier Pentecôte
- Nemanja Protić
- Sebastián Páez
- Dariusz Radosz
- Luís Rocha
- Giulia Sarti
- Wesley Taylor
- Élodie Thomis
- Mami Yamaguchi
- Stanko Barać
- Hernán Bernardello
- Romano Perticone
- Zakaria Diallo
- Jannik Freese
Whose famous birthday is on August 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 13th:
![Moritz Bleibtreu]()
Moritz BleibtreuGerman actor known for his roles in movies like 'Run Lola Run' and 'The Baader Meinhof Complex'.
![Heike Makatsch]()
Heike MakatschHeike makatsch is a german actress known for her roles in love actually and resident evil.
![Sebastian Stan]()
Sebastian StanSebastian stan is a romanian-american actor known for his role as bucky barnes/winter soldier in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Dan Fogelberg]()
Dan FogelbergAmerican singer-songwriter with a sweet voice and sweet face.
![Robert Ryan]()
Robert RyanAmerican bullfighter.
![John Slattery]()
John SlatteryAmerican actor and director.
![Paul Greengrass]()
Paul GreengrassEnglish screenwriter and director.
![Neville Brand]()
Neville BrandAmerican actor (d. 1992).
![Madhur Jaffrey]()
Madhur JaffreyAuthor of cookbooks / actress (shakespeare wallah).
![Debi Mazar]()
Debi MazarDebi mazar is an american actress known for her roles in 'goodfellas' and 'entourage'.
August 13, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 37 years 8 months old,
or 452 months and 5 days old,
or 1966 weeks and 1 day old,
or 13763 days old,
if you were born on August 13, 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 13, 1986?
There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1986?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 13, 1986.
August 13, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 13, 1986:
![Helen Mack]()
Helen MackAmerican singer and actress (d. 1986).
- Way Bandy
American make-up artist (born 1941).
- Libero Marchina
What famous deaths happened on August 13th?
Famous deaths on August 13th:
![Nino Ferrer]()
Nino FerrerPop music songwriter and singer from italy.
![Julia Child]()
Julia ChildAmerican chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
![Kenny Baker]()
Kenny BakerEnglish actor and musician (b. 1934).
![Jane Darwell]()
Jane DarwellActress (girls in prison), dies at 87 from a heart attack.
![Marion Martin]()
Marion MartinActress (dakota lil queen of burlesque), is killed at 67.
![Elaine Hammerstein]()
Elaine HammersteinAmerican actress (born 1897).
- Flornce Nightingale
Pioneering nurse known for her work during the Crimean War.
- Wyllow Nightingale
Wyllow Nightingale was a pioneering nurse who revolutionized healthcare during the Crimean War.
- Estellar Delacroix
Estellar Delacroix was a French Romantic painter known for his dramatic and colorful historical paintings.
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August 13, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 13, 1986:
- International Lefthanders Day
- St. Wigbert
- RC saints - Pontianus and Hippolytus, Radegunde (help against the pox), Cassianus of Imola (patron of shorthand-writers)
- In Brasil, Friday 13 August (agosto) is considered to be especially filled with sorrow (desgosto)
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 6 saints: St. Hippolytus
- St. Cassian
- St. John Berchmans
- St. John Bosco
- St. Radegund
- Roman festivals - Vertumnalias in honor of Vertumnus, and also Diana, on the Aventine hill
August 13, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 13, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 13, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 13, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 13, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
- Peter Cetera - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II)
- Belinda Carlisle - Mad About You
- Steve Winwood - Higher Love
- Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
August 13, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 13, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 13, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chris De Burgh - The Lady In Red
- Boris Gardiner - I Want To Wake Up With You
- Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
- Sinitta - So Macho / Cruising
- Stan Ridgway - Camouflage
August 13, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 1986 was Do You Get Enough Love by Shirley Jones, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 13, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 13, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Shirley Jones - Do You Get Enough Love
- Anita Baker - Sweet Love
- Jean Carne - Closer Than Close
- Luther Vandross - Give Me The Reason
- Melba Moore & Kashif - Love The One I'm With (A Lotta Love)
August 13, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 13, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Blue Velvet
Release year: 1986
Directed by: David Lynch
Starring: Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern
Country: United States of America
River's Edge
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Tim Hunter
Starring: Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves, Ione Skye, Daniel Roebuck
Extremities
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Robert M. Young
Starring: Farrah Fawcett, James Russo, Alfre Woodard, Diana Scarwid
The Whoopee Boys
Release year: 1986
Directed by: John Byrum
Starring: Michael O'Keefe, Paul Rodriguez, Denholm Elliott, Carole Shelley
The Fly
Release year: 1986
Directed by: David Cronenberg
Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel
Country: United States of America
August 13, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 13, 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
Release year: 1986
August 13, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 13, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
When All You'Ve Ever Wanted Isn'T Enough
By: Harold S. Kushner
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.
A Light In The Attic
By: Shel Silverstein
While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?
The Eighth Commandment
By: Lawrence Sanders
An appraiser attempts to get rid of a rare coin that has disappeared. This exposes the secrets of one family. Grandby & Sons is a Madison Avenue auction house that values rare coins.
The Underground Empire
By: James Mills
The true story about the underground crime empire. It details a diverse group of people who are involved in almost every type of crime, including murder, kidnapping and subversion, but primarily in narcotics.
August 13, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 13, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Amnesia
Contact Sam Cruise
Last Mission
Cauldron II: The Pumpkin Strikes Back
Crackout
Who was the US President on August 13, 1986?
On August 13, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1986?
On August 13, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 13, 1986?
On August 13, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 13th?
August 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th 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 13th, such as:
- 2018 - In afghanistan, war: more than 100 afghan soldiers, police officers, 13 civilians, and hundreds of taliban are killed in the ongoing offensive in ghazni. (bbc). the taliban seize camp chenaya in afghanistan, an afghan army base located in ghormach district of faryab province.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: two u.s. military personnel are killed in combat operations in northern iraq and five others are injured.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015): a bombing attack on a school in northern yemen has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 children and 28 injuries. houthi rebels claim that the saudi arabia-led coalition is responsible.
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.
