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July 16, 1986 was the 197th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is July 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 July 16, 1986, who was born and died on July 16, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 16, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Invisible Touch by Genesis), movies (e.g. Castle in the Sky, directed by Hayao Miyazaki), 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 July 16th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 16, 1986?
- July 16, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 16, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 16, 1986?
- July 16, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 16, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
- July 16, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 16, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
- July 16, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 16, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 16, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 16, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 16, 1986?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1986?
- Who was the Pope on July 16, 1986?
What day of the week was July 16, 1986?
July 16, 1986 was a Wednesday and it was the 197th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 16, 1986 can also be written as 7/16/1986 in the US and as 16/7/1986 in UK and Europe.
July 16, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 16, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 16th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 16, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 16, 1986 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 03:37 pm and setting at 01:27 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 22, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 1986.
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Who was born on July 16, 1986?
Famous people born on July 16, 1986:
- Calum Gittins
New zealand actor.
- Misako Uno
Japanese actress, singer, and fashion designer.
- Florent Géroux
Dominique ga(c), a french jockey in horse racing, was the father of dominique ga(c), who was also a trainer and jockey.
- Timofey Mozgov
Basketball player.
- Dustin Boyd
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Taryn Southern
American actress and singer.
- Bernard Kipyego
- Thomas Howes
- Ahmed Harbi
- Leonid Rudenko
- Polly Stenham
- Savvas Tsampourīs
- Chigozie Udoji
- Nikola Vujadinović
- László Zsidai
- David Abraham
Whose famous birthday is on July 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 16th:
![Barbara Stanwyck]()
Barbara StanwyckFour times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.
![Katrina Kaif]()
Katrina KaifKatrina kaif is a british actress and model known for her work in bollywood films.
![Corey Feldman]()
Corey FeldmanCorey feldman is a well-known american actor and musician, best known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the goonies and stand by...
![Phoebe Cates]()
Phoebe CatesPhoebe cates is a former american actress known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as 'fast times at ridgemont high' and 'gremlins'.
![Will Ferrell]()
Will FerrellAmerican comedian and actor who started his career on "saturday night live.
![Ginger Rogers]()
Ginger RogersAmerican actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.
![Michael Flatley]()
Michael FlatleyA talented irish-american dancer taps at a staggering 28 taps per second.
![Rubén Blades]()
Rubén BladesActor and singer-songwriter from panama.
![Chris Pontius]()
Chris PontiusAmerican actor and jackass cast member.
![Faye Grant]()
Faye GrantAmerican actress.
July 16, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 37 years 9 months old,
or 453 months and 12 days old,
or 1971 weeks and 4 days old,
or 13801 days old,
if you were born on July 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 July 16, 1986?
There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 1986?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 16, 1986.
July 16, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 16, 1986:
- Serafino Carrera
- Renato Casarotto
- Claire Motte
What famous deaths happened on July 16th?
Famous deaths on July 16th:
![Patrick Dewaere]()
Patrick DewaereFrench leading man in films of the 1970s.
![Harry Chapin]()
Harry ChapinAmerican singer, musician, trumpeter, and guitarist.
![James Gammon]()
James GammonAmerican actor (born in 1940).
![Patsy Ruth Miller]()
Patsy Ruth MillerActress (wide open sap twin beds, sap), dies at 91.
- Meli Lorca
Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.
- Lynnon Frost
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
- Carols Cruz
Iconic Brazilian samba singer and actress.
- Felma Hertz
Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
- Jhonnie Winter
Jhonnie Winter was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.
- Nguyen Du
Vietnamese poet best known for writing 'The Tale of Kieu'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 16th
July 16, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 16, 1986:
- Botswana - President's Day (2nd day)
- Catholic - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
July 16, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 16, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 14th and July 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 16, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1986 was Invisible Touch by Genesis, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.
July 16, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 16, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Genesis - Invisible Touch
- Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
- Janet Jackson - Nasty
- Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone
- Simply Red - Holding Back The Years
July 16, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.
July 16, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 16, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
- Wham! - The Edge Of Heaven
- Owen Paul - My Favourite Waste Of Time
- Sly Fox - Let's Go All The Way
- Chris De Burgh - The Lady In Red
July 16, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1986 was Rumors by , according to the R&B music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.
July 16, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 16, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- - Rumors
- Jeffrey Osborne - You Should Be Mine (The Woo Woo Song)
- El DeBarge - Who's Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme)
- Billy Ocean - There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)
- Run-D.M.C. - My Adidas
July 16, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 16, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Castle in the Sky
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki
Starring: Anna Paquin, James Van Der Beek, Cloris Leachman, Mark Hamill
Country: United States of America
Flight of the Navigator
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Randal Kleiser
Starring: Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Cliff De Young, Veronica Cartwright
Country: United States of America
Howard the Duck
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Willard Huyck
Starring: Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, Tim Robbins, Ed Gale
Country: United States of America
Heartburn
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Mike Nichols
Starring: Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson, Jeff Daniels, Maureen Stapleton
Country: United States of America
Maximum Overdrive
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Stephen King
Starring: Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, Laura Harrington, Yeardley Smith
Country: United States of America
July 16, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 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
Release year: 1986
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
July 16, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 16, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Mammoth Hunters
By: Jean M. Auel
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.
Barrier Island
By: John D. MacDonald
Tucker Loomis, a tough and dangerous man with a fierce determination that West Bay respects and fears, is also a wealth of money.
Wanderlust
By: Danielle Steel
Wanderlust is Audrey Driscoll's story. Audrey, an orphaned child, grew up caring for her eccentric, millionaire grandfather, and her demanding younger sister Annabelle. They assume that she will always be there for them.
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.
A Cast Of Killers
By: Sidney D. Kirkpatrick
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.
July 16, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 16, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Aighina no Yogen: From the Legend of Balubalouk
Ghost House
Miami Vice
Hacker II: The Doomsday Papers
Darwin 4078
Who was the US President on July 16, 1986?
On July 16, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1986?
On July 16, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 16, 1986?
On July 16, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 16th?
July 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of July. 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 July 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: airstrikes by the syrian government targeting residential areas in jisr al-shughur and khan shaykhun in idlib province kill at least nine civilians, and injure fourteen others.
- 2018 - 2015-2018 iraqi protests - demonstrations in iraq leave many people dead and create mass unrest.
- 2017 - Jodie whittaker will replace peter capaldi in the 13th doctor's incarnation, making her the first woman to assume the role of doctor who's science fiction television series.
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 July 1986?
July 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
