Thursday August 21, 1986: on this day

August 21, 1986 was the 233rd day of the year 1986, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 21, 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 21, 1986, who was born and died on August 21, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 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 21st, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 1986?


August 21, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1986 can also be written as 8/21/1986 in the US and as 21/8/1986 in UK and Europe.

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August 21, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 1986:

  • Rags opens at mark hellinger theater nyc for 4 performances
  • Red sox spike owens scores 6 runs in a 24-5 rout of cleveland indians
  • Surinames ronnie brunswijks jungle commandos kill 2 government officials
  • With 2 outs in 6th inning, red sox score 11 runs
  • Lake nios volcanic eruption in cameroon releases poison gas, killing 1,746.
  • Carbon dioxide gas erupts from volcanic lake nyos in cameroon, killing up to 1,800 people within a 20-kilometre (12 mi) range.
  • The lake nyos disaster occurs in cameroon, killing nearly 2,000 people.
  • The soviet passenger liner ''admiral nakhimov'' collides with the bulk carrier ''pyotr vasev'' in the black sea and sinks almost immediately, killing 398.
  • Aeroméxico flight 498, a douglas dc-9, collides with a piper pa-28 over cerritos, california, killing 67 on both aircraft and 15 on the ground.
  • The cargo ship ''khian sea'' departs from the docks of philadelphia, pennsylvania, carrying 14,000 tons of toxic waste. it wanders the seas for the next 16 months trying to find a place to dump its cargo.

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August 21, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1986 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:00 pm and setting at 09:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 19, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 1986.

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Who was born on August 21, 1986?


Famous people born on August 21, 1986:

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Carlos Pratts
    Carlos Pratts

    Movie actor.

  • Jhace Bolt

    Jhace Bolt is a Jamaican former sprinter who is considered the greatest sprinter of all time, holding world records in the 100m and 200m...

  • Kypton Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter who is widely considered the greatest sprinter of all time, holding world records in the 100m and 200m events.

  • Syan Bolt

    Legendary sprinter known for breaking world records.

  • Breta Bolt

    Legendary sprinter holding multiple world records in track events.

  • Areal Bolt

    World record holder in the 100m and 200m sprints.

  • Retina Bolt

    Retina Bolt is a Jamaican former sprinter who is widely considered the greatest sprinter of all time and holds the world records in the 100m...

  • Burgandy Bolt

    Burgandy Bolt is a world-renowned sprinter who holds multiple world records in track and field events.

  • Axten Bolt

    Axten Bolt is a Jamaican former sprinter who is widely considered the greatest sprinter of all time.

  • Ewin Bolt

    World record-holding sprinter known for his lightning speed on the track.

  • Husayn Bolt

    Legendary Jamaican sprinter known for his record-breaking speed.

  • Elyanah Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter widely considered the greatest sprinter of all time.

  • Caellum Bolt

    Caellum Bolt is a Jamaican former sprinter who is widely considered the greatest sprinter of all time.

  • Luian Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter known as the fastest man in the world.

  • Jamas Bolt

    Jamas Bolt is a retired Jamaican sprinter who is considered the greatest sprinter of all time.

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

  • Loretta Devine
    Loretta Devine

    American actress and singer.

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August 21, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 37 years 7 months old,

or 451 months and 29 days old,

or 1965 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13756 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 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 21, 1986?

There are 124 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 21, 1986.

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August 21, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 1986:

  • William C. Chase
  • Agustín Sauto Arana
  • Bata
  • Alexandre O'Neill

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Shivan Chandrasekhar

    Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Raul Seixas

    Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.

  • Johnte Washington

    Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st

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August 21, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 1986:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1986:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 21, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 21, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Papa Don't Preach
  2. - Higher Love youtube
  3. - Venus youtube
  4. - Mad About You
  5. - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II)

August 21, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 21, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 21, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. 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 21, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1986 was Do You Get Enough Love by Shirley Jones, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 21, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 21, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Do You Get Enough Love
  2. - Sweet Love
  3. - Give Me The Reason
  4. - Love Zone
  5. - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent

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August 21, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 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 21, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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 21, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 21, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Passion Of Ayn Rand by Barbara Branden

The Passion Of Ayn Rand

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The paperback version of this bestseller biography about Rand is now available. Barbara Branden, a nineteen-year-old Rand friend, offers a stunning portrait.

The Good Mother by Sue Miller

The Good Mother

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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.

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.

Necessary Losses by Judith Viorst

Necessary Losses

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Slaves Of New York by Tama Janowitz

Slaves Of New York

By:

The New York City denizens: artists, prostitutes and saints. They all want to be famous or in oblivion and are looking for love and acceptance.

August 21, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 21, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hacker II: The Doomsday Papers

Hacker II: The Doomsday Papers

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Apple IIgs, Atari ST, Commodore 64, PC Booter, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Puzzle/Strategy

Publisher: Activision

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)

Action Fighter

Action Fighter

Platform: Arcade, Commodore Amiga, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Sega Master System

Genre: Shooter, racing

Publisher: Sega

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 21, 1986?

On August 21, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1986?

On August 21, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1986?

On August 21, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

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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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