Saturday August 16, 1986: on this day

August 16, 1986 was the 228th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 16, 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 16, 1986, who was born and died on August 16, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 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 16th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 16, 1986?


August 16, 1986 was a Saturday and it was the 228th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1986 can also be written as 8/16/1986 in the US and as 16/8/1986 in UK and Europe.

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August 16, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th 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 16, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 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 16th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 16, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 16, 1986 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 06:11 pm and setting at 03:01 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 16, 1986?


Famous people born on August 16, 1986:

  • Elijah Kelley

    Elijah Kelley is an American actor and singer known for his roles in films such as Red Tails and The Butler.

  • Shawn Pyfrom

    Shawn pyfrom is an american actor known for his role as andrew van de kamp on the tv series desperate housewives.

  • Yu Darvish

    Japanese professional baseball pitcher known for his pitching prowess.

  • Martín Maldonado

    Puerto rican baseball player.

  • Natalia Kills

    Musician.

  • Kim Oh-sung

    South korean footballer.

  • Chris Reynolds

    Welsh dj.

  • Elisa Nájera
  • Sarah Pavan
  • Alexandra Larsson
  • Christian Poser
  • Camilla Semino Favro
  • Bian Lan
  • Felicity Abram

Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

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August 16, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 37 years 8 months old,

or 452 months and 2 days old,

or 1965 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13760 days old,

if you were born on August 16, 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 16, 1986?

There are 120 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 16, 1986.

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August 16, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 1986:

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

  • Ronnie Aird

    English administrator and cricketer (d. 1986).

  • Jaime Sáenz

    Bolivian author and poet (b. 1921).

  • Marco Pedrini

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 16th

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August 16, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 16, 1986:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944
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August 16, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 16, 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 16, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 16, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 16, 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:

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

August 16, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

August 16, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 16, 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:

  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 16, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 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 16, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 16, 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:

  1. - Do You Get Enough Love
  2. - Sweet Love
  3. - Closer Than Close
  4. - Give Me The Reason
  5. - Love The One I'm With (A Lotta Love)

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August 16, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 16, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blue Velvet

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

River's Edge

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Tim Hunter

Starring: Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves, Ione Skye, Daniel Roebuck

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

August 16, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 16, 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

August 16, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 16, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Necessary Losses by Judith Viorst

Necessary Losses

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A Matter Of Honor by Jeffrey Archer

A Matter Of Honor

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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.

Red Storm Rising by Tom Clancy

Red Storm Rising

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Tom Clancy is the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Jack Ryan novels. His latest blockbusters Command Authority, Threat Vector, are his most electrifying stories of international conflict.

In Search Of The Trojan War by Michael Wood

In Search Of The Trojan War

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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.

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.

August 16, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 16, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hypaball

Hypaball

Platform: Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Odin Computer Graphics

Ghosts 'n Goblins

Ghosts 'n Goblins

Platform: Arcade, NES, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Game Boy Color, various home computer ports

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Capcom (Worldwide, Japan) Taito America (North America)

Cover art for the TurboGrafx-CD release

Cover art for the TurboGrafx-CD release

Platform: Famicom, Fujitsu FM-7, Microsoft Windows, NEC PC-88, NEC PC-98, MSX, Sharp X1, Sharp X68000, TurboGrafx-CD, MS-DOS, Nintendo DS, iOS,

Genre: Adventure game Visual novel

Publisher: Riverhillsoft (PC-98)[1] Micro Cabin (MSX)[2] Brøderbund (DOS)[1] Hudson Soft (TG-CD)[1] FonFun (DS)[1] SETA Corporation (FC)

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)

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

history

Who was the US President on August 16, 1986?

On August 16, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1986?

On August 16, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 16, 1986?

On August 16, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 16th?

August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

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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 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.

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