Sunday August 31, 1986: on this day

August 31, 1986 was the 243rd day of the year 1986, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 31, 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 31, 1986, who was born and died on August 31, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 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 31st, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 31, 1986?


August 31, 1986 was a Sunday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1986 can also be written as 8/31/1986 in the US and as 31/8/1986 in UK and Europe.

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August 31, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 31, 1986:

  • Russian cargo ship crashes into cruise ship admiral nakhimov; 398 die
  • Browse newspapers headlines from August 31, 1986
  • The soviet passenger liner admiral nakhimov sinks in the black sea after colliding with the bulk carrier pyotr vasev, killing 423.
  • The cargo ship khian sea departs from the docks of philadelphia, pennsylvania, carrying 14,000 tons of toxic waste.

August 31, 1986: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 31, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st 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 31, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 31, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 31, 1986 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:06 am and setting at 06:34 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 31, 1986?


Famous people born on August 31, 1986:

  • Ryan Kelley
    Ryan Kelley

    Tv actor.

  • Blake Wheeler

    American ice hockey player.

  • Riza Santos

    Canadian actress and model miss universe canada 2013.

  • Rajiv Ouseph

    Athlete.

  • Feng Tianwei

    Singaporean table tennis player.

  • Andrea Celeste
  • Manon Melis
  • Brent Morin
  • Pellumbesha Gjyli
  • Melanie Schlanger
  • Thiago Schumacher
  • D.J. White
  • Carlos Eduardo de Fiori Mendes
  • William Collazo
  • Rachelle Ann Go

Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:

  • Richard Gere
    Richard Gere

    American actor.

  • Chris Tucker
    Chris Tucker

    American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.

  • James Coburn
    James Coburn

    American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.

  • Marcia Clark
    Marcia Clark

    American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.

  • Itzhak Perlman
    Itzhak Perlman

    Israeli-american violinist and conductor.

  • William Saroyan
    William Saroyan

    American author of short stories, novels, and plays.

  • Eldridge Cleaver
    Eldridge Cleaver

    Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.

  • Buddy Hackett
    Buddy Hackett

    American comedian and actor (d. 2003).

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

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August 31, 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 2 days old,

or 13715 days old,

if you were born on August 31, 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 31, 1986?

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 31, 1986.

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August 31, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 31, 1986:

  • Henry Moore

    British artist who is widely regarded as the greatest sculptor of our time.

  • Elizabeth Coatsworth

    American author and poet (b. 1893).

  • Urho Kekkonen

    Finnish journalist, lawyer, and politician, 8th president of finland (b. 1900).

  • Wanis Gheddafi
  • Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez
  • Goffredo Parise
  • Jorge Alessandri

What famous deaths happened on August 31st?

Famous deaths on August 31st:

  • Max Bygraves
    Max Bygraves

    British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.

  • David Farrar
    David Farrar

    Forest gate, england -- actor.

  • Michael Constantine
    Michael Constantine

    Greek-american actor (b. 1927).

  • Sally Rand
    Sally Rand

    Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).

  • Charles Delaney
    Charles Delaney

    Dies at 67.

  • Charlot Baudelaire

    Influential poet known for his symbolist style.

  • John Bunyan

    English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).

  • Tom Seaver

    American professional baseball player, known as tom terrific with the new york mets.

  • Rockney Marciano

    Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st

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August 31, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 31, 1986:

  • Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
  • Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
  • Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
  • Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
  • Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus

Observances on August 31, 1986:

  • International Day for People of African Descent
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August 31, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 31, 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 31, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

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

August 31, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 31, 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 31, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

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

August 31, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 31, 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 31, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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

August 31, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 31, 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 31, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 31, 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 31, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 31, 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 31, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 31, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

I'Ll Take Manhattan by Judith Krantz

I'Ll Take Manhattan

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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 …

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.

Regrets Only by Sally Quinn

Regrets Only

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"A riveting read. "LIZ SMITHALison Sterling, a beautiful, bright, and blonde reporter for a Washington newspaper, is secretly in a love affair with Liz Smith, the very charming, very accomplished, very married

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.

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?

August 31, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 31, 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

The Goonies

The Goonies

Platform: Arcade, Family Computer, Disk System, PC-8801, X1

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Konami

Les Pyramides d'Atlantys

Les Pyramides d'Atlantys

Platform: Amstrad CPC

Publisher: Microids

Deactivators

Deactivators

Platform: Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC 464

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Reaktor

Hollywood Hijinx

Hollywood Hijinx

Platform: Amiga, Atari 8-bit, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, TRS-80, TI-99/4A, Macintosh

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Infocom

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Who was the US President on August 31, 1986?

On August 31, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1986?

On August 31, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 31, 1986?

On August 31, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 31st?

August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st 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 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
  • 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
  • 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.

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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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