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July 24, 1986 was the 205th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is July 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 July 24, 1986, who was born and died on July 24, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 24, 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 24th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 24, 1986?
- July 24, 1986: What happened on that day?
- July 24, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 24, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 24, 1986?
- July 24, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 24, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
- July 24, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 24, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
- July 24, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 24, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 24, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 24, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 24, 1986?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 24, 1986?
- Who was the Pope on July 24, 1986?
What day of the week was July 24, 1986?
July 24, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 205th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 24, 1986 can also be written as 7/24/1986 in the US and as 24/7/1986 in UK and Europe.
July 24, 1986: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 24, 1986:
- San francisco federal jury convicts navy radioman jerry whitworth of espionage.
July 24, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th 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 24, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 24, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
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July 24, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 24, 1986 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 24, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 10:13 pm and setting at 10:24 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 24, 1986?
Famous people born on July 24, 1986:
![Megan Park]()
Megan ParkCanadian actress.
- Beonca Knowles
Acclaimed actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.
- Nuno Mendes
Portuguese professional footballer who has played for clubs like Real Madrid and the Portugal national team.
- Vugar Gashimov
Azerbaijani chess player (d.2014).
- Yasir Shah
Founder of a successful tech startup.
- Winola Putra
Winola Putra is an Indonesian professional badminton player.
- Natalie Tran
Australian actress and online producer.
- Andrei Lutai
Russian figure skater.
- Kaido Saks
Estonian basketball player.
- Remy Hii
- Fernando Tissone
- Samuel Tuia
- Leon Williams
- Keisuke Ushiro
- Jonathan Caruana
- Enrico Ceccato
- Vüqar Həşimov
- Juri Judt
Whose famous birthday is on July 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 24th:
![Jennifer Lopez]()
Jennifer LopezAmerican singer, actress and businesswoman.
![Daveigh Chase]()
Daveigh ChaseDaveigh Chase is an American actress and voice actress known for her roles in films such as Lilo & Stitch and The Ring.
![Lynda Carter]()
Lynda CarterLynda carter is an american actress best known for her role as wonder woman in the 1970s television series.
![Elisabeth Moss]()
Elisabeth MossElisabeth moss is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series mad men and the handmaid's tale.
![Rose Byrne]()
Rose ByrneActress from australia.
![Anna Paquin]()
Anna PaquinAward-winning actress known for her role in True Blood and The Piano.
![Kristin Chenoweth]()
Kristin ChenowethKristin chenoweth is an american actress and singer known for her work in broadway musicals and her roles in tv shows like 'pushing daisies'...
![Gus Van Sant]()
Gus Van SantAmerican filmmaker.
![Bindi Irwin]()
Bindi IrwinThe daughter of crocodile hunter steve irwin's australian wife terri and his american wife, terri, is a well-known australian family.
![Danny Dyer]()
Danny DyerEnglish actor and tv presenter.
July 24, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 37 years 9 months old,
or 453 months and 2 days old,
or 1970 weeks and 1 day old,
or 13791 days old,
if you were born on July 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 July 24, 1986?
There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 24, 1986?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 24, 1986.
July 24, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 24, 1986:
- Fritz Albert Lipmann
German-american biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1899).
- Qudrat Ullah Shahab
Pakistani civil servant and author (b. 1917).
- Willy Kaiser
- Fernand Pouillon
- Yoshiyuki Tsuruta
What famous deaths happened on July 24th?
Famous deaths on July 24th:
![Sherman Hemsley]()
Sherman HemsleySherman hemsley was an american actor best known for his role as george jefferson on the tv sitcoms all in the family and the jeffersons.
![Peter Sellers]()
Peter SellersBritish-american actor.
![Regis Philbin]()
Regis PhilbinAfter years of success on the tv talk show "live with regis & kathie lee", an american tv host became a star with his tv game show "who...
![Constance Bennett]()
Constance BennettAmerican actress, singer, and producer (d. 1965).
![David Warner]()
David WarnerManchester, new hampshire -- actor (star trek vi, time bandits).
![Chad Everett]()
Chad EverettChad everett was an american actor known for his role as dr.
![Virginia Christine]()
Virginia ChristineActress (mrs olson), passes away at 76.
![Rene Requiestas]()
Rene RequiestasActor and comedian from the philippines (d. 1993).
![Victor Moore]()
Victor MooreAt 86, comedian dies from a heart attack.
- Etrulia Pitts
Renowned American painter known for her vibrant abstract artworks.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 24th
July 24, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 24, 1986:
- Utah - Pioneer Day (1847)
- St. Ruffin
- St. Wulfhad
- St. David
- St. Romanus, 2nd bishop of Rochester.
- St. Lewine
- St. Kinga/Cunegundes
- St. Francis Solano
- St. Saint Christina the Astonishing
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 9 saints: St. Lupus
July 24, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 24, 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 24, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 1986 was Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.
July 24, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 24, 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:
- Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
- Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone
- Genesis - Invisible Touch
- Janet Jackson - Nasty
- Peter Cetera - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II)
July 24, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 24, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.
July 24, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 24, 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:
- Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
- Wham! - The Edge Of Heaven
- Owen Paul - My Favourite Waste Of Time
- Sly Fox - Let's Go All The Way
- Chris De Burgh - The Lady In Red
July 24, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 1986 was Rumors by , according to the R&B music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.
July 24, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 24, 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:
- - Rumors
- Jeffrey Osborne - You Should Be Mine (The Woo Woo Song)
- Jean Carne - Closer Than Close
- El DeBarge - Who's Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme)
- Run-D.M.C. - My Adidas
July 24, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 24, 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
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Nelson Shin
Starring: Orson Welles, Robert Stack, Leonard Nimoy, Norman Alden
Country: United States of America
One Crazy Summer
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Savage Steve Holland
Starring: John Cusack, Demi Moore, Linda Warren, Joel Murray
A Fine Mess
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Starring: Ted Danson, Howie Mandel, Richard Mulligan, Stuart Margolin
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
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Randal Kleiser
Starring: Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Cliff De Young, Veronica Cartwright
Country: United States of America
July 24, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 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:
Grand Prix der Volksmusik
Release year: 1986
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 24, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 24, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Triumph Of Politics
By: David A. Stockman
David Stockman, who was the Director of the Office of Management and Budget during the 1980s, was the chief architect of Reagan Revolution. This bold plan to reduce taxes and increase the tax base was implemented by Stockman.
I'Ll Take Manhattan
By: Judith Krantz
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 …
The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat
By: Oliver Sacks
The MAN WHO MISTOOK HIS WIFE FOR A HAT is a collection of twenty-four of Oliver Sacks’ most beloved and fascinating case studies.
Taming A Sea-Horse
By: Robert B. Parker
Spenser's fascination with April Kyle, the teenage prostitute, leads him to Robert Rambeaux (ersatz Juilliard student, April's pimp) and Ginger Bucky (another Rambeaux hooker), who suddenly turns out to be dead.
Act Of Will
By: Barbara Taylor Bradford
This sweeping story from Barbara Taylor Bradford, a bestselling author, connects three generations. It tells the stories of three remarkable women and their will to make a difference in their lives. Orphaned
July 24, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 24, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Galaforce
Dead Zone (video game)
Jack the Nipper
Darwin 4078
Ganso Saiyūki: Super Monkey Daibōken
Who was the US President on July 24, 1986?
On July 24, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 24, 1986?
On July 24, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 24, 1986?
On July 24, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 24th?
July 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:
- 2019 - Somali civil war: six government officials are killed when a suicide bomber explodes in the office of mogadishu mayor abdirahman abdi osman. osman sustained serious injuries in the attack. his condition is critical.
- 2018 - Israeli-syrian military incidents in the syrian civil war: israel defense forces shot down a syrian air force plane near the golan heights, after it crossed into the undof area near israel's border.
- 2017 - At least 24 people are killed and more than 40 injured in a suicide car bombing that occurred in kabul's western region. afghan authorities claim that the attacker was a bus of civilian workers from the ministry of mines and petroleum. (reuters) (al jazeera). u.s. defense secretary james mattis criticized the pentagon for spending us$28 million on afghan woodland camouflage, which did not correspond to the country's terrain.
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.
