Tuesday December 23, 1986: on this day

December 23, 1986 was the 357th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 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 December 23, 1986, who was born and died on December 23, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Walk Like An Egyptian by Bangles), movies (e.g. Assassination, directed by Peter R. Hunt), TV series (e.g. Street Legal) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 23rd, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 23, 1986?


December 23, 1986 was a Tuesday and it was the 357th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1986 can also be written as 12/23/1986 in the US and as 23/12/1986 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1986 in December 1986 calendar

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December 23, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 23, 1986:

  • Rutan andyeager make 1st around-the-world flight without refueling
  • Browse newspapers headlines from December 23, 1986
  • Voyager airplane completes the first nonstop circumnavigation of the earth by air without refueling in 9 days, 3 minutes and 44 seconds.

December 23, 1986: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 23, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd 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 December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 23, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 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 December 23rd, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 23, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 23, 1986 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 23, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 10:38 pm and setting at 12:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 16, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Jan 15, 1987.

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Who was born on December 23, 1986?


Famous people born on December 23, 1986:

  • Noël Wells
    Noël Wells

    American actress.

  • Vane Gonzalez

    Uruguayan soccer player who plays as a forward for the national team.

  • Joanne Calderwood

    Scottish mixed martial artist known for her skills in Muay Thai.

  • Tj Oshie

    Tj Oshie is a professional ice hockey player known for his skill and versatility on the ice.

  • Beau Champion

    Australian rugby league player.

  • Thomas Bourgin

    French motorcycle racer (d. 2013).

  • Balázs Dzsudzsák

    Hungarian footballer.

  • T. J. Oshie

    American ice hockey player.

  • Giba (volleyball player)
  • Li You-ruei
  • Pietro Zammuto
  • Oleg Černyšov
  • João Manuel Antunes Dias
  • Marco Beltrame

Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:

  • Corey Haim
    Corey Haim

    Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.

  • Estella Warren
    Estella Warren

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Marie Bell
    Marie Bell

    From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.

  • Donna Tartt
    Donna Tartt

    American author.

  • Joan Severance
    Joan Severance

    American model actress and producer.

  • Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard

    Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.

  • Robert Bly
    Robert Bly

    American poet, translator and editor.

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer

    American actor, director, and satirical writer.

  • Elizabeth Hartman
    Elizabeth Hartman

    Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 23rd

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December 23, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 37 years 2 months old,

or 446 months and 25 days old,

or 1943 weeks

or 13601 days old,

if you were born on December 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 December 23, 1986?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 23, 1986.

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December 23, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 23, 1986:

  • Dante Sciacqui
  • R. Gordon Wasson

What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?

Famous deaths on December 23rd:

  • Jack Webb
    Jack Webb

    American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.

  • Charlie Drake
    Charlie Drake

    British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).

  • Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles

    English actor (b. 1911).

  • Billy Barty
    Billy Barty

    American actor and singer (d.2000).

  • Truda White

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Emmilia Plater

    Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.

  • Venida Browning

    Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.

  • Earmon Hubbard

    American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.

  • John Chamberlain

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

  • Mikhail Kalashnikov

    Russian general and weapons designer, designed the ak-47 rifle (b. 1919).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 23rd

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December 23, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 23, 1986:

  • Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
  • Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
  • Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
  • R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
  • Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
  • Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
  • Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
  • Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
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December 23, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 23, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 22nd and December 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 23, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1986 was Walk Like An Egyptian by Bangles, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 23, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 23, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Walk Like An Egyptian
  2. - Everybody Have Fun Tonight
  3. - Notorious
  4. - Shake You Down youtube
  5. - The Way It Is

December 23, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 1986 was The Final Countdown by Europe, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 23, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 23, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Final Countdown
  2. - Caravan Of Love
  3. - Reet Petite
  4. - Sometimes
  5. - Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From 'Top Gun')

December 23, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 1986 was Girlfriend by Bobby Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 23, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 23, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Girlfriend
  2. - Victory
  3. - Control
  4. - Stop To Love
  5. - Love You Down

December 23, 1986: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 23, 1986 was De mi enamorate by Daniela Romo, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 23, 1986: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 23, 1986 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week December 22nd and December 28th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - De mi enamorate
  2. - y quien puede ser
  3. - De color de rosa
  4. - Oiga
  5. - Quedate conmigo esta noche

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December 23, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 23, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Assassination

Assassination

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Peter R. Hunt

Starring: Charles Bronson, Jill Ireland, Stephen Elliott, Jan Gan Boyd

Witchboard

Witchboard

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Kevin Tenney

Starring: Todd Allen, Tawny Kitaen, Stephen Nichols, Kathleen Wilhoite

Wisdom

Wisdom

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Emilio Estevez

Starring: Emilio Estevez, Demi Moore, Tom Skerritt, Veronica Cartwright

Star Slammer

Star Slammer

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Fred Olen Ray

Starring: Sandy Brooke, Suzy Stokey, Ross Hagen, Marya Gant

Brighton Beach Memoirs

Brighton Beach Memoirs

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Gene Saks

Starring: Blythe Danner, Jonathan Silverman, Stacey Glick, Lisa Waltz

December 23, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

Street Legal

Street Legal

Release year: 1986

The Little Vampire

The Little Vampire

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Uli Edel

Alfons Zitterbacke

Alfons Zitterbacke

Release year: 1986

Gung Ho

Gung Ho

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Ray Enright

Blood Red Roses

Blood Red Roses

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Bill Lyons

December 23, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 23, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Hollywood Husbands by Jackie Collins

Hollywood Husbands

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Hollywood Husbands are hot...Hollywood Husbands aredynamic...Hollywood Husbands are sexy... Jack Python is the hottest Hollywood Husband of all. He rulesnighttime T.V. His controversial talk show is a huge hit, and the women he meets melt.

Foundation And Earth by Isaac Asimov

Foundation And Earth

By:

Asimov's fifth novel in the popular Foundation series opens with second thoughts. Golan Trevize, Councilman, is questioning whether he was right to select a collective mind for the best future.

Fatherhood by Bill Cosby

Fatherhood

By:

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

The Beet Queen by Louise Erdrich

The Beet Queen

By:

Young Karl and Mary Adare are rescued by a boxcar from Argus, North Dakota, on a spring morning of 1932. They seek refuge in the United States after being orphaned in an unusual way.

The Golden Cup by Belva Plain

The Golden Cup

By:

Henrietta Roth is an extraordinary woman who fights for her destiny in this spectacular return to Evergreen. Three turbulent generations are vividly brought to life against the backdrop of

December 23, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 23, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Daikaijū no Gyakushū

Daikaijū no Gyakushū

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Taito Corporation

Galaforce

Galaforce

Platform: Acorn Electron, BBC Micro

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Superior Software / Acornsoft

Layla

Layla

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Action

Publisher: DB-SOFT

The Great Escape

The Great Escape

Platform: Amstrad CPC by Trevor Inns, Commodore 64 by Trevor Inns, DOS, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Arcade adventure

Publisher: Ocean Software

Big Event Golf

Big Event Golf

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Traditional golf simulation

Publisher: Taito

history

Who was the US President on December 23, 1986?

On December 23, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1986?

On December 23, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 23, 1986?

On December 23, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 23rd?

December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of December. 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 December 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
  • 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.

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history

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 December 1986?

December 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1986 calendar looked like.

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