Wednesday December 24, 1986: on this day

December 24, 1986 was the 358th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 24, 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 24, 1986, who was born and died on December 24, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 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 24th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 24, 1986?


December 24, 1986 was a Wednesday and it was the 358th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1986 can also be written as 12/24/1986 in the US and as 24/12/1986 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1986 in December 1986 calendar

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December 24, 1986: What happened on that day?


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December 24, 1986: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 24, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th 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 24, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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December 24, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on December 24, 1986 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 24, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:43 pm and setting at 12:25 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 24, 1986?


Famous people born on December 24, 1986:

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Riyo Mori

    Miss universe 2007, japanese model and dancer.

  • Kyrylo Fesenko

    Ukrainian basketball player.

  • Tim Elliott

    American mixed martial artist.

  • Noel Wells

    Actress.

  • Arnold Telagaarta

    Youtube star.

  • Ana Contreras

    Soap opera actress.

  • Annika Noelle
  • Thomas Peterson
  • Gavintra Photijak
  • Luca Sannino
  • Ana Brenda Contreras
  • Charlie Faumuina
  • Theodor Gebre Selassie
  • Lee Yong

Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

  • Jason Miller
    Jason Miller

    Mma fighter.

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December 24, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 37 years 2 months old,

or 446 months and 24 days old,

or 1942 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13600 days old,

if you were born on December 24, 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 24, 1986?

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 24, 1986.

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December 24, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 24, 1986:

  • Gardner Fox

    Gardner Fox was a prolific writer for DC Comics, creating many iconic characters like the Justice Society of America.

  • Gardner F[rancis] Fox

    Author (kothar barbarian swordsman), reaches 75.

  • Gerda Munck
  • Albert Widmann
  • Aleksandrs Vanags
  • Agostino Rigi Luperti
  • Richard van der Riet Woolley

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Sajjad Zaidi

    Renowned Urdu poet known for his profound verses.

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December 24, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 24, 1986:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.
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December 24, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 24, 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 24, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 24, 1986 was Walk Like An Egyptian by Bangles, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 24, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 24, 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 24, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 24, 1986 was The Final Countdown by Europe, according to the music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 24, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 24, 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 24, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 24, 1986 was Girlfriend by Bobby Brown, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 24, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 24, 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 24, 1986: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on December 24, 1986 was De mi enamorate by Daniela Romo, according to the Latin music chart for the week December 22nd and December 28th.

December 24, 1986: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on December 24, 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 24, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 24, 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 24, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 24, 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 24, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 24, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

His Way by Kitty Kelley

His Way

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#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * With a new afterword written by the author to celebrate Frank Sinatra's centennial. This is the book Frank Sinatra tried, but failed, to keep.

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.

Word For Word by Andrew A. Rooney

Word For Word

By:

This collection contains humorous, often sobering, but always entertaining observations from America's favorite curmudgeon. This is Rooney at his best, articulating the frustrations and joys of modern life.

It by Stephen King

It

By:

Stephen King's classic, terrifying #1 New York Times bestseller is now a major motion movie. It tells the story of seven adults returning to their hometown to face a horror they first encountered as teens...an evil that doesn't have a …

Roger'S Version by John Updike

Roger'S Version

By:

Roger Lambert tells it like this: He, a middle-aged professor in divinity, is buttonholed by Dale Kohler (an earnest young computer scientist who believes there is quantifiable evidence that God exists).

December 24, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 24, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dynamite Dan II

Dynamite Dan II

Platform: Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Mirrorsoft

Daikaijū no Gyakushū

Daikaijū no Gyakushū

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Taito Corporation

Big Bucks Trivia

Big Bucks Trivia

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Trivia/game show

Publisher: Dynasoft

Atlantis no Nazo

Atlantis no Nazo

Platform: Famicom PlayStation Virtual Console

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Sunsoft

Gemstone Healer

Gemstone Healer

Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64

Genre: Action Adventure Game

Publisher: SSI

history

Who was the US President on December 24, 1986?

On December 24, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1986?

On December 24, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 24, 1986?

On December 24, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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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 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.

Wednesday December 24, 1986