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April 28, 1986 was the 118th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.
Is April 28, 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 28, 1986, who was born and died on April 28, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 28, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Addicted To Love by Robert Palmer), movies (e.g. Down by Law, directed by Jim Jarmusch), TV series (e.g. Magnus) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 28th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was April 28, 1986?
- April 28, 1986: What happened on that day?
- April 28, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- April 28, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on April 28, 1986?
- April 28, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- April 28, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
- April 28, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- April 28, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
- April 28, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- April 28, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- April 28, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- April 28, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on April 28, 1986?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 1986?
- Who was the Pope on April 28, 1986?
What day of the week was April 28, 1986?
April 28, 1986 was a Monday and it was the 118th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.
April 28, 1986 can also be written as 4/28/1986 in the US and as 28/4/1986 in UK and Europe.
April 28, 1986: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on April 28, 1986:
- The united states navy aircraft carrier uss enterprise becomes the first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to transit the suez canal, navigating from the red sea to the mediterranean sea to relieve the uss coral sea.
- High levels of radiation resulting from the chernobyl disaster are detected at a nuclear power plant in sweden, leading soviet authorities to publicly announce the accident.
April 28, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th 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 28, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on April 28th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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April 28, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on April 28, 1986 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 28, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 12:15 am and setting at 10:05 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 1986 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1986.
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Who was born on April 28, 1986?
Famous people born on April 28, 1986:
- Jdyn Wong
Co-founder of DoorDash.
- Jenna Ushkowitz
Korean-american actress, singer, and dancer.
- Roman Polák
Czech ice hockey player.
- Jennifer Lundberg
Swedish model miss world sweden 2008.
- David Krejčí
Czech ice hockey player.
- Abdullah Al-Qasabi
Omani footballer.
- Jenna-Louise Coleman
Actress.
- George Nozuka
Canadian singer/songwriter.
- Barbara Pierre
- Martynas Pocius
- Keri Sable
- Ryan Saunders
- Guilherme Siqueira
- Lawrence Trent
- Ivett Gonda
- Jumar José da Costa Júnior
Whose famous birthday is on April 28th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 28th:
![Jessica Alba]()
Jessica AlbaAmerican actress who rose to prominence in television and film in the late 1990s.
![Penélope Cruz]()
Penélope CruzSpanish actress.
![Min-sik Choi]()
Min-sik ChoiMin-sik choi is a south korean actor known for his roles in popular films such as oldboy and i saw the devil.
![Jacques Dutronc]()
Jacques DutroncFrench singer, songwriter and guitarist.
![Bridget Moynahan]()
Bridget MoynahanBridget moynahan is an american actress known for her roles in movies and tv shows such as 'i, robot' and 'blue bloods'.
![Jay Leno]()
Jay LenoAmerican comedian, talk show host and commercial pitchman.
![Harper Lee]()
Harper LeeAmerican author of "to kill a mockingbird", a 1961 pulitzer prize winning novel.
![Kim Gordon]()
Kim GordonAmerican singer, visual artist, musician, producer, video director and fashion designer.
![Carolyn Jones]()
Carolyn JonesAmerican actress.
![Paul Guilfoyle]()
Paul GuilfoyleAmerican actor.
April 28, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 37 years 11 months old,
or 455 months and 27 days old,
or 1982 weeks and 2 days old,
or 13876 days old,
if you were born on April 28, 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 28, 1986?
There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 28th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 1986?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 28, 1986.
April 28, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on April 28, 1986:
- Pedro Lombardía
What famous deaths happened on April 28th?
Famous deaths on April 28th:
![Rory Calhoun]()
Rory CalhounAmerican actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".
![Ed Begley]()
Ed BegleyHartford, connecticut -- actor (mr koppel - leave it to larry).
![Patricia Medina]()
Patricia MedinaEnglish actress (b. 1919).
- Joshiah Willard Gibbs
Known for his contributions to thermodynamics and physical chemistry.
- Marri Sivaram
Distinguished war correspondent known for his insightful analysis.
- Penelopi Fitzgerald
British author celebrated for her literary fiction.
- Gopinath Mohanty
Gopinath Mohanty was a renowned Oriya writer and novelist, known for his works like 'Danapani' and 'Amrutara Santana'.
- Amaka Igwe
Renowned Nigerian screenwriter and film producer.
- Madalee Milton
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 28th
April 28, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on April 28, 1986:
- Arbor Day - legal state holiday in Nebraska, USA.
- National Heroes Day - public holiday in Barbados in honor of men and women who played a significant role in the island nation's history, such as Sir Garfield Sobers.
- Peter Chanel
- Louis Marie Grignon of Montfort
- Luchesius
- Patritius
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Saints Theodora and Didymus
- World Day for Safety and Health at Work, which developed from the Canadian observance.
- National Day of Mourning in Canada to commemorate workers killed, injured, or suffering illness due to occupational hazards and accidents.
- Roman Empire - first day of the Floralia in honor of Flora.
Observances on April 28, 1986:
- International Girls in ICT Day [ITU]
- World Day for Safety and Health at Work
Saints celebrated on April 28, 1986:
- Saints Vitalis and Valeria
April 28, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on April 28, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 28th and May 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
April 28, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on April 28, 1986 was Addicted To Love by Robert Palmer, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.
April 28, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on April 28, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love
- Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
- Prince - Kiss
- Van Halen - Why Can't This Be Love
- The Rolling Stones - Harlem Shuffle
April 28, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on April 28, 1986 was A Different Corner by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.
April 28, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on April 28, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. 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 28, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on April 28, 1986 was I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love by Stephanie Mills, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.
April 28, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on April 28, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stephanie Mills - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love
- Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
- Prince And The Revolution - Kiss
- Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
- The Jets - Crush On You
April 28, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on April 28, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Down by Law
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Jim Jarmusch
Starring: Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi
Country: United States of America
The Mission
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Roland Joffé
Starring: Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally, Aidan Quinn
Country: United States of America
Top Gun
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Tony Scott
Starring: Tom Cruise, Tim Robbins, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer
Country: United States of America
Monster in the Closet
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Bob Dahlin
Starring: Donald Grant, Denise DuBarry, Claude Akins, Howard Duff
Short Circuit
Release year: 1986
Directed by: John Badham
Starring: Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton
Country: United States of America
April 28, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on April 28, 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 28, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on April 28, 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.
Nerilka'S Story
By: Anne McCaffrey
Nerilka, ashamed of her father's inability to help Fort Hold's others, helps Lord Alessan make a cure for the dreaded plague.
Joanna'S Husband And David'S Wife
By: Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey
The biggest mistake a woman can make in her life is to not tell the truth about her husband and herself. Joanna Scott kept an everyday journal. It all started when Joanna first met David. She was madly in love …
Lie Down With Lions
By: Ken Follett
This is the #1 international bestseller set in Afghanistan...NOW In Trade Paperback." "Vintage Follett...This novel is his most ambitious and it succeeds admirably." --USA Today
Blessings In Disguise
By: Alec Guinness
Memoirs of Sir Alec Guinness, actor. This book contains pen portraits of Sybil Thorndike, Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud as well as account of Guinness’s filmmaking.
April 28, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on April 28, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Ghost House
Lords of Conquest
King Kong 2: Yomigaeru Densetsu
Crackout
Druid
Who was the US President on April 28, 1986?
On April 28, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 28, 1986?
On April 28, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on April 28, 1986?
On April 28, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about April 28th?
April 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th 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 28th, such as:
- 2019 - Terrorists storm a church, in burkina faso's soum province. six people are killed. the pastor, his two sons and three worshippers are among the victims.
- 2018 - Israel launched airstrikes against hamas ships in gaza's harbor and a hamas building at deir al balah as a response to ongoing and sometimes violent protests.
- 2017 - Tsunami warnings were issued after a 6.8 earthquake struck the philippines' mindanao coast.
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.
