Saturday August 30, 1986: on this day

August 30, 1986 was the 242nd day of the year 1986, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 30, 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 30, 1986, who was born and died on August 30, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 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 30th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 30, 1986?


August 30, 1986 was a Saturday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 30, 1986 can also be written as 8/30/1986 in the US and as 30/8/1986 in UK and Europe.

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August 30, 1986: What happened on that day?


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August 30, 1986: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 30, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th 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 30, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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August 30, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 30, 1986 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 01:08 am and setting at 05:59 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 30, 1986?


Famous people born on August 30, 1986:

  • Ryan Ross

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • Theo Hutchcraft

    Theo hutchcraft is a british pop singer known for being one half of the electronic music duo hurts.

  • Lelia Masaga

    New zealand all black rugby player.

  • Zafer Yelen

    Turkish footballer.

  • Lea Michele

    Actress.

  • Camilla Poindexter

    Reality star.

  • Sebastián Leto
  • Inés Melchor
  • Manami Nakano
  • Rajiv Ouseph
  • Justin Peters
  • Rachele Silvestri
  • Ali Abbas Al-Hilfi
  • Davide Simoncini
  • Kenta Tanno
  • Nico Vivarelli
  • Gary Yeo
  • Aldo Simoncini

Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:

  • Cameron Diaz
    Cameron Diaz

    American actress, producer and former fashion model.

  • Kitty Wells
    Kitty Wells

    American country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...

  • Peggy Lipton
    Peggy Lipton

    American actress.

  • Michael Chiklis
    Michael Chiklis

    American actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.

  • Ted Williams
    Ted Williams

    American baseball player.

  • Fred MacMurray
    Fred MacMurray

    Actor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.

  • Joan Blondell
    Joan Blondell

    American actress and singer (b. 1906).

  • Elden Henson
    Elden Henson

    Elden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.

  • Elizabeth Ashley
    Elizabeth Ashley

    American actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

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August 30, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 37 years 6 months old,

or 450 months and 19 days old,

or 1959 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13716 days old,

if you were born on August 30, 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 30, 1986?

There are 164 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 30, 1986.

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August 30, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 30, 1986:

  • Milian Cavalcanti

    Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.

  • Otto Mortensen

    Composer dies at 79.

  • Walter Kutschmann
  • Leonardo Posada

What famous deaths happened on August 30th?

Famous deaths on August 30th:

  • Charles Bronson
    Charles Bronson

    American actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

  • Valerie Harper
    Valerie Harper

    American actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.

  • William Talman
    William Talman

    American actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).

  • Charles Coburn
    Charles Coburn

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Oliver Sacks

    Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.

  • Muhannad Al-Hakim

    Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.

  • Seaver Burton

    Renowned American novelist known for his impactful storytelling.

  • Evart Bentley

    Pioneer in computer science and co-inventor of the first computer-based statistical machine.

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August 30, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 30, 1986:

  • International Day of the Disappeared
  • Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
  • Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day

Observances on August 30, 1986:

  • International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
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August 30, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 30, 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 30, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1986 was Higher Love by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 30, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 30, 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 30, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 30, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 30, 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 30, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1986 was Love Zone by Billy Ocean, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 30, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 30, 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 30, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 30, 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 30, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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 30, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 30, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

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While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?

The Good Mother by Sue Miller

The Good Mother

By:

Anna Dunlap, a recently divorced mother, has two passionate attachments. Her daughter Molly, four-year old Molly, and Leo, her lover. Leo is the man who makes Anna feel beautiful and sexual for the first.

A Cast Of Killers by Sidney D. Kirkpatrick

A Cast Of Killers

By:

William Desmond Taylor, a distinguished director of silent films, was gunned down in his Los Angeles bungalow on February 1, 1922 by an unknown assailant.

The Eighth Commandment by Lawrence Sanders

The Eighth Commandment

By:

An appraiser attempts to get rid of a rare coin that has disappeared. This exposes the secrets of one family. Grandby & Sons is a Madison Avenue auction house that values rare coins.

Suspects by William J. Caunitz

Suspects

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Brooklyn. It was June early. Two people are killed when a man walks into a candy shop and pulls out a sawed off shotgun.

August 30, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 30, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Mean 18

Mean 18

Platform: Amiga, Apple IIGS, Atari 7800, Atari ST, MS-DOS, among others

Genre: Golf

Kid Icarus

Kid Icarus

Platform: Family Computer Disk System, Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy Advance, Wii (Virtual Console), Nintendo 3DS, Wii U (Virtual Console)

Genre: Action, platforming

Publisher: Nintendo

Future Knight

Future Knight

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Gremlin Graphics

Dragon Quest

Dragon Quest

Platform: MSX PC-9801 X68000 Super Famicom Satellaview Game Boy Color Mobile phones Wii Android iOS

Genre: Role-playing

Publisher: JP Enix; NA Nintendo

Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Dōchū

Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Dōchū

Platform: Family Computer, MSX, Mobile Phones, Game Boy Advance, Virtual Console (NES version)

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Konami

history

Who was the US President on August 30, 1986?

On August 30, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1986?

On August 30, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 30, 1986?

On August 30, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 30th?

August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:

  • 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
  • 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.

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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.

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