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April 23, 1986 was the 113th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is April 23, 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 April 23, 1986, who was born and died on April 23, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Kiss by Prince), movies (e.g. Short Circuit, directed by John Badham), TV series (e.g. Magnus) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 23, 1986?
- April 23, 1986: What happened on that day?
- April 23, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 23, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 23, 1986?
- April 23, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 23, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
- April 23, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 23, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
- April 23, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 23, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 23, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 23, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 23, 1986?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1986?
- Who was the Pope on April 23, 1986?
What day of the week was April 23, 1986?
April 23, 1986 was a Wednesday and it was the 113th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 23, 1986 can also be written as 4/23/1986 in the US and as 23/4/1986 in UK and Europe.
April 23, 1986: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 23, 1986:
- Grand floridian beach resort groundbreaking
- Madrid-nelli cooman runs world record 60 metre indoor (7 seconds).
April 23, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.
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April 23, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 23, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 23, 1986 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 April 23, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 05:57 pm and setting at 05:02 am.
The previous full moon was on Mar 26, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Apr 24, 1986.
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Who was born on April 23, 1986?
Famous people born on April 23, 1986:
- Natash Hastings
American sprinter who specializes in the 400 meters.
- Aleysia Montano
American middle-distance runner known for her competitive spirit and advocacy for clean sport.
- Takhia Browne
Takhia Browne is a renowned soccer player who has achieved great success in her career.
- Jessica Stam
Jessica stam is a canadian model known for her work with various high-profile fashion brands and magazines.
- Sven Kramer
Dutch speed skater who is considered one of the greatest in the sport.
- Britt Baker
American dentist and politician, currently serving as the Mayor of Ada, Oklahoma.
- Rafael Fernandes
Brazilian baseball player.
- Marshawn Lynch
Athlete.
- Amber Heard
Actress.
- Alen Pajenk
- Anton Ponkrašov
- Aleksej Rebko
- Aida Šanaeva
- Ieti Taulealo
- Tony Cabaça
- Eduardo Schwank
Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:
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Shirley TempleShirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.
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John CenaWwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.
![Dev Patel]()
Dev PatelDev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.
![Silvana Mangano]()
Silvana ManganoItalian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.
![Michael Moore]()
Michael MooreMoore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...
![Jaime King]()
Jaime KingAmerican actress and model.
![Taio Cruz]()
Taio CruzTaio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.
![Valerie Bertinelli]()
Valerie BertinelliValerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...
![Roy Orbison]()
Roy OrbisonAmerican singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.
![George Lopez]()
George LopezMexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.
April 23, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 37 years 11 months old,
or 455 months and 28 days old,
or 1982 weeks and 3 days old,
or 13877 days old,
if you were born on April 23, 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 April 23, 1986?
There are 3 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1986?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 23, 1986.
April 23, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 23, 1986:
- Otto Preminger
Austrian-American film director known for his work in classic films like 'Laura' and 'Anatomy of a Murder.
- Harold Arlen
American composer (d. 1986).
- Jim Laker
English international cricketer and sportscaster; holder of world record for most wickets taken in a match (b. 1922).
- Harold Arlen [Hyman Arluck]
American music composer, killed at the age of 81 (born in 1905).
- Doxie Moore
- Alberto Zorrilla
What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?
Famous deaths on April 23rd:
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Paulette GoddardPaulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.
![Satyajit Ray]()
Satyajit RayIndian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.
![Howard Cosell]()
Howard CosellAmerican sports commentator and broadcaster.
![John Mills]()
John MillsBritish actor, producer, singer, and film star.
![Buster Crabbe]()
Buster CrabbeAmerican swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.
![William Hartnell]()
William HartnellLondon, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).
![Albert Salmi]()
Albert SalmiActor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.
- Gera Bard
Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.
- Anahla Shakespeare
Iconic English playwright and poet.
- Shaft Shakespeare
Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.
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April 23, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 23, 1986:
- UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
- Independence Day for the Conch Republic
- National Beer Day in Germany
- Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
- Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
- Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
- Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
- Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia
Observances on April 23, 1986:
- World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
- English Language Day
- Spanish Language Day
Saints celebrated on April 23, 1986:
- Saint Gerard (d.1138)
- Saint Adalbert of Prague
April 23, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 23, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 21st and April 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 23, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1986 was Kiss by Prince, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.
April 23, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 23, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Prince - Kiss
- Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love
- Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
- Bangles - Manic Monday
- Van Halen - Why Can't This Be Love
April 23, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 1986 was A Different Corner by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.
April 23, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 23, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- George Michael - A Different Corner
- Cliff Richard & The Young Ones - Living Doll
- Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
- Queen - A Kind Of Magic
- Sam Cooke - Wonderful World
April 23, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 1986 was Kiss by Prince And The Revolution, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.
April 23, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 23, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 21st and April 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Prince And The Revolution - Kiss
- Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
- Stephanie Mills - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love
- The Jets - Crush On You
- Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
April 23, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 23, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Short Circuit
Release year: 1986
Directed by: John Badham
Starring: Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton
Country: United States of America
The Sacrifice
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Andrei Tarkovsky
Starring: Erland Josephson, Susan Fleetwood, Allan Edwall, Guðrún Gísladóttir
Dangerously Close
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Albert Pyun
Starring: John Stockwell, J. Eddie Peck, Carey Lowell, Bradford Bancroft
Killer Party
Release year: 1986
Directed by: William Fruet
Starring: Martin Hewitt, Ralph Seymour, Elaine Wilkes, Paul Bartel
Blue City
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Michelle Manning
Starring: Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, David Caruso, Paul Winfield
April 23, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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:
Magnus
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Benjamin Ree
Crossroads
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Walter Hill
Treffpunkt Flughafen
Release year: 1986
April 23, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 23, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Adrift
By: Steven Callahan
Before The Perfect Storm, before In the Heart of the Sea. Steven Callahan's dramatic tale of survival on the sea was a New York Times bestseller for more than 36% of the time.
A Perfect Spy
By: John le Carré
Magnus Pym, over the course of his seemingly unreproachable life has been everything to everyone: a loving father, a trustworthy colleague, a loyal friend, and the perfect spy.
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.
High Jinx
By: William F. Buckley Jr
It is 1954 and Joseph Stalin has died. Another drama is unfolding in an unnamed part of the Soviet Empire as Laurenti Beria plots to succeed him.
Break In
By: Dick Francis
Christmas "Kit", a Steeplechase jockey, has seen more than his fair share of close calls on and off the course. Trouble strikes close to home when there is a grudge between his parents.
April 23, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 23, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cruise Chaser Blassty
Harrier Combat Simulator
Jackal
Heartland
Lock-On
Who was the US President on April 23, 1986?
On April 23, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1986?
On April 23, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 23, 1986?
On April 23, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 23rd?
April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of April. 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 April 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
- 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.
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 April 1986?
April 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.
