Friday January 17, 1986: on this day

January 17, 1986 was the 17th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 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 January 17, 1986, who was born and died on January 17, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 17, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends), movies (e.g. Highlander, directed by Russell Mulcahy), TV series (e.g. Arsenal) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 17th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 17, 1986?


January 17, 1986 was a Friday and it was the 17th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1986 can also be written as 1/17/1986 in the US and as 17/1/1986 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1986 in January 1986 calendar

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January 17, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 17, 1986:

  • Tim witherspoon beats tony tubbs in 15 to regain wba heavyweight title.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 17, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 17th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on January 17, 1986 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 11:11 am and setting at 12:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1986.

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Who was born on January 17, 1986?


Famous people born on January 17, 1986:

  • Hale Appleman
    Hale Appleman

    American actor.

  • Chloe Lattanzi

    American actress and singer, olivia newton-john's daughter.

  • Roshan Patel

    Known for designing complex software systems and architectures.

  • Dan Campbell

    Punk singer.

  • Mindaugas Griškonis
  • Armando Gun
  • Evgenij Ketov
  • Antoaneta Kostadinova
  • Max Adler
  • Emily Brown
  • Lucy Evangelista
  • Laura Gibilisco
  • Barbara Montereale
  • Viktor Stålberg

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

  • Michelle Obama
    Michelle Obama

    Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.

  • James Earl Jones
    James Earl Jones

    James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...

  • Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey

    Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.

  • Eartha Kitt
    Eartha Kitt

    Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...

  • Françoise Hardy
    Françoise Hardy

    French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.

  • Shabba Ranks
    Shabba Ranks

    Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.

  • Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel

    American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • Sylvie Testud
    Sylvie Testud

    French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

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


You are 38 years 3 months old,

or 459 months and 7 days old,

or 1996 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13977 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 17, 1986?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

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

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

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


What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

Famous deaths on January 17th:

  • Virginia Mayo
    Virginia Mayo

    An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Richard Crenna
    Richard Crenna

    American actor.

  • Evelyn Nesbit
    Evelyn Nesbit

    Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.

  • Barbara Britton
    Barbara Britton

    Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.

  • Derek Fowlds
    Derek Fowlds

    British actor (b.1937).

  • Suchitra Sen
    Suchitra Sen

    Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.

  • Faten Hamama
    Faten Hamama

    Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).

  • Wana Lumumba

    Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

  • Barbara Jordan

    Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

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

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


Holidays on January 17, 1986:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
  • Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed
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January 17, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 17, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 13th and January 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 13th and January 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - That's What Friends Are For youtube
  2. - Say You, Say Me youtube
  3. - Party All The Time
  4. - Alive & Kicking
  5. - I Miss You

January 17, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1986 was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 13th and January 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - West End Girls youtube
  2. - The Sun Always Shines On TV
  3. - Saving All My Love For You
  4. - Walk Of Life
  5. - Hit That Perfect Beat

January 17, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1986 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

January 17, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 17, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 13th and January 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Say You, Say Me youtube
  2. - That's What Friends Are For youtube
  3. - Go Home
  4. - Digital Display
  5. - Secret Lovers

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January 17, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 17, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Highlander

Highlander

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Russell Mulcahy

Starring: Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, Roxanne Hart

Country: United States of America

Pretty in Pink

Pretty in Pink

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Howard Deutch

Starring: Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Harry Dean Stanton, Annie Potts

Country: United States of America

F/X

F/X

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Robert Mandel

Starring: Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Diane Venora, Cliff De Young

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Starring: Nick Nolte, Bette Midler, Richard Dreyfuss, Little Richard

Youngblood

Youngblood

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Peter Markle

Starring: Rob Lowe, Cynthia Gibb, Patrick Swayze, Ed Lauter

January 17, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Arsenal

Arsenal

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Steven C. Miller

Heart of the High Country

Heart of the High Country

Release year: 1985

Inside

Inside

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jeff Mahler

Blind Date

Blind Date

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Blake Edwards

The Cutting Room

The Cutting Room

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Warren Dudley

January 17, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

The Storyteller by Harold Robbins

The Storyteller

By:

Joe Crowne, a Brooklyn boy with a burning desire to write...to be a storyteller, is Joe Crowne. Joe is a natural street smarts guy with a ruthless ambition.

The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler

The Accidental Tourist

By:

"POIGNANT . . . FUNNY . . THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST IS ONE HER BEST. . . . [TYLER] HAS NEVER BEEN STRONGER."-The

Skeleton Crew by Stephen King

Skeleton Crew

By:

Stephen King's brilliant collection of twenty-two stories is a treasure trove of imagination. It contains stories that will take you on paths only Stephen King could have imagined ...?. A supermarket becomes the last place humanity stands against.

Common Ground by J. Anthony Lukas

Common Ground

By:

This is the story of Boston's busing crisis, which won 3 awards.

Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut

Galapagos

By:

"A wild genealogical adventure. . . Vonnegut is a postmodern Mark Twain ."--The New York Times Book ReviewGalapagos transports the reader back one billion years to A.D.

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

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

Flash Gordon

Flash Gordon

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

Genre: Action

Publisher: Mastertronic

Guardic

Guardic

Platform: MSX, iOS

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Compile, D4 Enterprise

King Kong 2: Ikari no Megaton Punch

King Kong 2: Ikari no Megaton Punch

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Konami

Astro Warrior

Astro Warrior

Platform: Sega Master System

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Sega

Gemstone Healer

Gemstone Healer

Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64

Genre: Action Adventure Game

Publisher: SSI

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Who was the US President on January 17, 1986?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1986?

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

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What is special about January 17th?

January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
  • 2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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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 January 1986?

January 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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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