Wednesday July 23, 1986: on this day

July 23, 1986 was the 204th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 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 July 23, 1986, who was born and died on July 23, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 23, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel), movies (e.g. The Transformers: The Movie, directed by Nelson Shin), 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 July 23rd, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 23, 1986?


July 23, 1986 was a Wednesday and it was the 204th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 23, 1986 can also be written as 7/23/1986 in the US and as 23/7/1986 in UK and Europe.

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July 23, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 23, 1986:

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 23rd 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 July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 23, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on July 23rd, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


Moon phase

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The moon phase on July 23, 1986 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 23, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:44 pm and setting at 09:15 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 July 23, 1986?


Famous people born on July 23, 1986:

  • Natalie Tran
    Natalie Tran

    Vietnamese-australian youtube video blogger.

  • Cadince Johnson

    Legendary sprinter known for breaking world records.

  • Joscelyne Baker

    Renowned soccer player known for her exceptional skills on the field.

  • Seleni Molina

    Renowned actress known for her versatile roles in film and television.

  • Natsha Hastings

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter.

  • Kameron Michaels

    Kameron Michaels is a popular drag queen known for her performances.

  • Karli Barnett

    Karli Barnett is a journalist who has made a name for herself in the field of reporting.

  • Yelena Sokolova

    Russian long jumper.

  • Aya Uchida

    Japanese voice actress and singer.

  • Nelson Philippe

    French race car driver.

  • Ayaka Komatsu

    Singer and model from japan.

  • Reece Ritchie

    English actor.

  • Leonardo Pettinari
  • Nadja Kamer
  • Ela Darling
  • Alessandro Manuel Benvenuto

Whose famous birthday is on July 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 23rd:

  • Woody Harrelson
    Woody Harrelson

    Woody harrelson is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like cheers and films like natural born killers and the hunger games...

  • Daniel Radcliffe
    Daniel Radcliffe

    Daniel radcliffe is a british actor best known for portraying the character harry potter in the film series of the same name.

  • Philip Seymour Hoffman
    Philip Seymour Hoffman

    Philip seymour hoffman was an american actor known for his versatile and captivating performances in films such as capote, the master, and...

  • Marlon Wayans
    Marlon Wayans

    Marlon wayans is an american actor known for his roles in comedy films such as 'scary movie' and 'white chicks'.

  • Paul Wesley
    Paul Wesley

    Paul wesley is an american actor best known for his role as stefan salvatore in the tv series the vampire diaries.

  • Charisma Carpenter
    Charisma Carpenter

    Charisma carpenter is an american actress best known for her role as cordelia chase in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and...

  • Amália Rodrigues
    Amália Rodrigues

    Portuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).

  • Bert Convy
    Bert Convy

    St. louis, missouri -- actor.

  • Kathryn Hahn
    Kathryn Hahn

    American screenwriter and actress.

  • Eriq La Salle
    Eriq La Salle

    American producer and director of actor.

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


You are 37 years 7 months old,

or 451 months and 25 days old,

or 1964 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13754 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 23, 1986?

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 23rd 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 23, 1986:

  • Culver Elmslie

    Notable poet recognized for his unique style.

  • Sigismund Gelber

    Canadian playwright known for his contributions to Yiddish theater.

  • Boyce Callahan

    Boyce Callahan was an American painter known for his abstract expressionist works.

  • Jouko Paavo Kalervo Tolonen

    Composer dies at 73.

  • Renato De Sanzuane
  • Carlo Perindani
  • Adolfo Baloncieri

What famous deaths happened on July 23rd?

Famous deaths on July 23rd:

  • Serge Reggiani
    Serge Reggiani

    Italian/french singer and actor.

  • Georges Flamant
    Georges Flamant

    Actor (la chienne), is killed in paris at 86.

  • Leo McKern
    Leo McKern

    Actor of australian-english origin (d. 2002).

  • Van Heflin
    Van Heflin

    Walters, oklahoma -- actor (great adventure, madame bovary).

  • Dora Bryan
    Dora Bryan

    English actress and restaurateur (b. 1923).

  • Rona Anderson
    Rona Anderson

    Rona Anderson was a Scottish actress known for her roles in British films and television.

  • Maxine Audley
    Maxine Audley

    At 69, a british actress (vikings: our man in havana) dies.

  • Aliki Vougiouklaki
    Aliki Vougiouklaki

    Greek singer and actress.

  • Ulysses Grant

    American politician and u.s.

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


Holidays on July 23, 1986:

  • Papua New Guinea - Remembrance Day
  • Egypt - Revolution Day (1952)
  • St. Liborius
  • Catholic - the feasts of at least 2 saints: St. Apollinaris
  • Rastafari movement - Celebration of the birthday of Haile Selassie
  • Roman Empire - Neptunalia held in honor of Neptune
  • Libya - Revolution Day
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July 23, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 23, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 21st and July 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 23, 1986 was Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 23, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 21st and July 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Sledgehammer youtube
  2. - Danger Zone
  3. - Invisible Touch youtube
  4. - Nasty
  5. - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 23, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 23, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 21st and July 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Papa Don't Preach
  2. - The Edge Of Heaven
  3. - My Favourite Waste Of Time
  4. - Let's Go All The Way
  5. - The Lady In Red

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 23, 1986 was Rumors by , according to the R&B music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

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

The R&B music chart on July 23, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 21st and July 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Rumors
  2. - You Should Be Mine (The Woo Woo Song)
  3. - Closer Than Close
  4. - Who's Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme)
  5. - My Adidas

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

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

The Transformers: The Movie

The Transformers: The Movie

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Nelson Shin

Starring: Orson Welles, Robert Stack, Leonard Nimoy, Norman Alden

Country: United States of America

One Crazy Summer

One Crazy Summer

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Savage Steve Holland

Starring: John Cusack, Demi Moore, Linda Warren, Joel Murray

A Fine Mess

A Fine Mess

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Starring: Ted Danson, Howie Mandel, Richard Mulligan, Stuart Margolin

Castle in the Sky

Castle in the Sky

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki

Starring: Anna Paquin, James Van Der Beek, Cloris Leachman, Mark Hamill

Country: United States of America

Flight of the Navigator

Flight of the Navigator

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Randal Kleiser

Starring: Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Cliff De Young, Veronica Cartwright

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Grand Prix der Volksmusik

Grand Prix der Volksmusik

Release year: 1986

A Very Peculiar Practice

A Very Peculiar Practice

Release year: 1986

Starring: Peter Davison, Graham Crowden, Barbara Flynn, David Troughton

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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

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

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.

The Underground Empire by James Mills

The Underground Empire

By:

The true story about the underground crime empire. It details a diverse group of people who are involved in almost every type of crime, including murder, kidnapping and subversion, but primarily in narcotics.

In Search Of The Trojan War by Michael Wood

In Search Of The Trojan War

By:

Stories of Troy and their heroes, Achilles and Hector and Paris, and the legendary beauty Helen have captivated the imagination of mankind for over 3,000 years.

The Garden Of Eden by Ernest Hemingway

The Garden Of Eden

By:

The Garden of Eden was a sensational bestseller in 1986. It is Ernest Hemingway's last unfinished novel, which he continued to work on intermittently between 1946 and his death in 1987.

I'Ll Take Manhattan by Judith Krantz

I'Ll Take Manhattan

By:

Here's Judith Krantz’s greatest achievement--I'll take Manhattan. In the high-stakes world of magazine publishing, she weaves a dazzling tale of love and betrayal, and creates her most joyous character--sensational Maxi, an uninhibited woman who unexpectedly discovers that her talent for …

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

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

Ikari Warriors

Ikari Warriors

Platform: Arcade, Nintendo Entertainment System, Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, MSX2, Apple II, Amiga, Atari 2600, Atari 7800, Atari ST, Commodore 16, PC booter

Genre: Run & gun shooter

Publisher: Tradewest: Leland Cook and Byron Cook

180

180

Platform: ZX Spectrum Commodore 64 Amstrad CPC Atari 8-bit MSX

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Mastertronic Added Dimension

Brataccas

Brataccas

Platform: Amiga, Atari ST, Mac OS

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: EU Psygnosis; NA Mindscape

Ganso Saiyūki: Super Monkey Daibōken

Ganso Saiyūki: Super Monkey Daibōken

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Action

Publisher: VAP

Breakthru

Breakthru

Platform: Arcade, Amstrad CPC, NES, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64

Genre: Vehicular combat

Publisher: Data East, U.S. Gold Ltd.

history

Who was the US President on July 23, 1986?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 23, 1986?

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

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What is special about July 23rd?

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

  • 2019 - Venezuelan foreign relations: the lima group, through jorge faurie (argentine foreign affairs minister), stated that the lima group will "repeal force when necessary".
  • 2018 - 2018 attica wildfires - wildfires in attica, greece caused by wildfires that erupted on august 7, 2018, killed at least 76 people and left 172 others injured. they also destroyed hundreds of homes and vehicles. this prompted a state emergency. the greek government asks for assistance from the european union.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: six civilians are killed and 19 more injured when the russian air force bombs zor shamr camp and madan, south and east from raqqa in syria with cluster bombs. the nearby alburamadan was also hit; no casualties have been reported.

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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 July 1986?

July 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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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Wednesday July 23, 1986