Thursday August 28, 1986: on this day

August 28, 1986 was the 240th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 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 August 28, 1986, who was born and died on August 28, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Higher Love by Steve Winwood), movies (e.g. Children of a Lesser God, directed by Randa Haines), 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 August 28th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 28, 1986?


August 28, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 240th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1986 can also be written as 8/28/1986 in the US and as 28/8/1986 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1986 in August 1986 calendar

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August 28, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 28, 1986:

  • Bolivia president victor paz estensoro calls state of siege
  • Largest wrestling crowd in canada (69,300) at toronto stadium
  • United states navy officer jerry a. whitworth is sentenced to 365 years imprisonment for espionage for the soviet union.

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August 28, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 28, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 28th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 28, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 28, 1986 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 28, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 11:35 pm and setting at 04:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 19, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 1986.

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Who was born on August 28, 1986?


Famous people born on August 28, 1986:

  • Armie Hammer
    Armie Hammer

    Armie hammer is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as the social network and call me by your name.

  • Florence Welch

    Lead vocalist of the band Florence and the Machine.

  • Shavonta Zellous

    Professional basketball player known for her scoring ability.

  • Gilad Shalit

    Journalist and soldier from israel.

  • Silas Wright

    Expertise in developing blockchain solutions.

  • Simon Mannering

    New zealand rugby league player.

  • Tommy Hanson

    American baseball player (d. 2015).

  • Jeff Green

    American basketball player.

  • Sarah Christophers

    Australian-filipino actress.

  • Mohombi

    Swedish-colognese singer.

  • Jeff Green (basketball)
  • Dragan Travica
  • Valentina Perrella
  • Renato Arapi
  • Walid Atta
  • Stuart Bithell

Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:

  • Shania Twain
    Shania Twain

    Shania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.

  • Jack Black
    Jack Black

    Jack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.

  • Sheryl Sandberg
    Sheryl Sandberg

    Sheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...

  • Kay Parker
    Kay Parker

    British-american actress.

  • David Fincher
    David Fincher

    American music video and film director.

  • Jason Priestley
    Jason Priestley

    Vancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).

  • Amanda Tapping
    Amanda Tapping

    Canadian actress, producer and director.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán

    Puerto rican-american producer and actor.

  • Emma Samms
    Emma Samms

    English actress.

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August 28, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 37 years 7 months old,

or 451 months and 1 day old,

or 1961 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13728 days old,

if you were born on August 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 August 28, 1986?

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 28, 1986.

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August 28, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 28, 1986:

  • Russell Lee

    American journalist and photographer (d. 1986).

  • Eunice Rivers

What famous deaths happened on August 28th?

Famous deaths on August 28th:

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Robert Shaw
    Robert Shaw

    American conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.

  • Chadwick Boseman
    Chadwick Boseman

    American actor and playwright (b. 1976).

  • Ruth Gordon
    Ruth Gordon

    American actress, born in 1915.

  • Hazel Dawn
    Hazel Dawn

    Us singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.

  • Rafel Lemkin

    Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.

  • Lovel ace

    Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.

  • Rally Jones

    Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.

  • Havah Armstrong

    Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.

  • Anaissa Jones

    Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th

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August 28, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 28, 1986:

  • Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
  • Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
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August 28, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 28, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 28, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1986 was Higher Love by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 28, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 28, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Higher Love youtube
  2. - Venus youtube
  3. - Papa Don't Preach
  4. - Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From Top Gun)
  5. - Dancing On The Ceiling

August 28, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 28, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 28, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Lady In Red
  2. - I Want To Wake Up With You
  3. - Papa Don't Preach
  4. - So Macho / Cruising
  5. - Camouflage

August 28, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1986 was Love Zone by Billy Ocean, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 28, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 28, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love Zone
  2. - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent
  3. - Give Me The Reason
  4. - Do You Get Enough Love
  5. - All Cried Out

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August 28, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 28, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Children of a Lesser God

Children of a Lesser God

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Randa Haines

Starring: William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie, Philip Bosco

Seize the Day

Seize the Day

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Fielder Cook

Starring: Robin Williams, Richard B. Shull, David Bickford, Glenne Headly

Blue Velvet

Blue Velvet

Release year: 1986

Directed by: David Lynch

Starring: Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern

Country: United States of America

River's Edge

River's Edge

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Tim Hunter

Starring: Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves, Ione Skye, Daniel Roebuck

Extremities

Extremities

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Robert M. Young

Starring: Farrah Fawcett, James Russo, Alfre Woodard, Diana Scarwid

August 28, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

Grand Prix der Volksmusik

Grand Prix der Volksmusik

Release year: 1986

Siskel & Ebert

Siskel & Ebert

Release year: 1986

Starring: Roger Ebert, Gene Siskel

Country: United States of America

August 28, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 28, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel

The Mammoth Hunters

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Jean M. Auel once again opens the doors of a time past to reveal an era of wonder and danger at dawn of modern man's race.

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 Bourne Supremacy by Robert Ludlum

The Bourne Supremacy

By:

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Reenter the dark world of Jason Bourne. An expert assassin still haunted by the splintered nightmares from his past life.

Necessary Losses by Judith Viorst

Necessary Losses

By:

Drawing

Last Of The Breed by Louis L'Amour

Last Of The Breed

By:

"For sheer adventure L'Amour Kirkus Review This is the type of epic novel that Louis L'Amour has made his hallmark.

August 28, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 28, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Amnesia

Amnesia

Platform: MS-DOS, Apple II and Commodore 64

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Mind Walker

Mind Walker

Platform: Amiga

Genre: 3D action platformer

Publisher: Commodore

The Detective

The Detective

Platform: Commodore 64[1] Nintendo DS

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Argus Press Software

Joust 2: Survival of the Fittest

Joust 2: Survival of the Fittest

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Williams Electronics

Heartland

Heartland

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Odin Computer Graphics

history

Who was the US President on August 28, 1986?

On August 28, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1986?

On August 28, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 28, 1986?

On August 28, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 28th?

August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of August. 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 August 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
  • 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.

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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 August 1986?

August 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1986 calendar looked like.

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