Sunday August 17, 1986: on this day

August 17, 1986 was the 229th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 17, 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 17, 1986, who was born and died on August 17, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 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 17th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 17, 1986?


August 17, 1986 was a Sunday and it was the 229th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1986 can also be written as 8/17/1986 in the US and as 17/8/1986 in UK and Europe.

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August 17, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1986:

  • Cindy mackey wins lpga mastercard international golf pro-am
  • Pat bradley wins lpga nestle world golf championship
  • Red sox trade shortstop rey quinones and pitcher mike trujillo to mariners for shortstop spike owen and outfielder dave henderson
  • Rioting at dmc concert, 40 injured
  • Bronze pig statue unveiled at seattle's pike place market.

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August 17, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th 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 17, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 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 17th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 17, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1986 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 17, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:01 pm and setting at 04:19 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 17, 1986?


Famous people born on August 17, 1986:

  • Tyrus Thomas

    Tyrus Thomas is a former NBA player known for his shot-blocking and athleticism.

  • Rudy Gay

    American professional basketball player who has played in the NBA.

  • Bryton McClure

    Lakewood, california -- actor.

  • Ashton Shepherd

    Ashton shepherd is a country music singer known for her hit songs 'takin' off this pain' and 'look it up'.

  • Mateo Gibson

    Mateo Gibson is a respected biologist specializing in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Tamlyn Payne

    Featured dancer in various music videos and live performances.

  • Ariadne Diaz

    CEO of a prominent fashion company.

  • Bryton James

    American singer and actor.

  • Jonathan Lacourt
  • Julien Quercia
  • Péter Szakály
  • Destin Damachoua
  • Jacopo Rampini
  • Dong Xue
  • Mayra Aldana
  • Marcus Berg
  • Niklas Hoheneder

Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:

  • Robert De Niro
    Robert De Niro

    American actor, director, and businessman.

  • Sean Penn
    Sean Penn

    American actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).

  • Donnie Wahlberg
    Donnie Wahlberg

    American musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.

  • Yû Aoi
    Yû Aoi

    Yû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.

  • Austin Butler
    Austin Butler

    Austin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.

  • Belinda Carlisle
    Belinda Carlisle

    American musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...

  • Maureen O'Hara
    Maureen O'Hara

    An irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Brady Corbet
    Brady Corbet

    Brady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Julian Fellowes
    Julian Fellowes

    English actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.

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August 17, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 37 years 7 months old,

or 451 months and 11 days old,

or 1962 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13738 days old,

if you were born on August 17, 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 17, 1986?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 17, 1986.

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August 17, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1986:

  • Luis Pasarín
  • Tita Mozzoni

What famous deaths happened on August 17th?

Famous deaths on August 17th:

  • Billy Murray
    Billy Murray

    Singer (denver nightengale), dies at 77.

  • Pearl Bailey
    Pearl Bailey

    American entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.

  • Vivian Vance
    Vivian Vance

    Beloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.

  • Yvonne Craig
    Yvonne Craig

    Yvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.

  • Richard Barthelmess
    Richard Barthelmess

    Actor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Draydon Carter

    Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.

  • Pandit Jasraj

    Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.

  • Odai Barakat

    Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Azaylea Frost

    Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.

  • Loranzo Da Ponte

    Italian librettist known for his collaborations with Mozart.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 17th

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August 17, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 17, 1986:

  • Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
  • Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
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August 17, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 17, 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 17, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

August 17, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 17, 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 17, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

August 17, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 17, 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 17, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 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 17, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 17, 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 17, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 17, 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 17, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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 17, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 17, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Suspects by William J. Caunitz

Suspects

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Brooklyn. It was June early. Two people are killed when a man walks into a candy shop and pulls out a sawed off shotgun.

Bus 9 To Paradise by Leo Buscaglia

Bus 9 To Paradise

By:

Paradise on Earth? Why not? We are what we make of our existence, and we can enjoy unlimited joy by accepting the many pleasures that life has to offer.

Fatherhood by Bill Cosby

Fatherhood

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This hilarious look at fatherhood comes from one of America's most loved comedians. What is fatherhood ...?It?

The Bourne Supremacy by Robert Ludlum

The Bourne Supremacy

By:

#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.

The Good Mother by Sue Miller

The Good Mother

By:

Anna Dunlap, a recently divorced mother, has two passionate attachments. Her daughter Molly, four-year old Molly, and Leo, her lover. Leo is the man who makes Anna feel beautiful and sexual for the first.

August 17, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 17, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Contact Sam Cruise

Contact Sam Cruise

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Arcade adventure

Publisher: Microsphere

Articfox

Articfox

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, DOS, Apple IIe

Genre: Action, vehicle simulation, first-person shooter

Publisher: Electronic Arts

King Kong 2: Yomigaeru Densetsu

King Kong 2: Yomigaeru Densetsu

Platform: MSX2

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Konami

Dragon Quest

Dragon Quest

Platform: MSX PC-9801 X68000 Super Famicom Satellaview Game Boy Color Mobile phones Wii Android iOS

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP Enix; NA Nintendo

Army Moves

Army Moves

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

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Imagine Software

history

Who was the US President on August 17, 1986?

On August 17, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1986?

On August 17, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 17, 1986?

On August 17, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 17th?

August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
  • 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
  • 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).

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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.

Discover how August 1986 calendar looked like.

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