Sunday August 24, 1986: on this day

August 24, 1986 was the 236th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 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 August 24, 1986, who was born and died on August 24, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Papa Don't Preach by Madonna), movies (e.g. Blue Velvet, directed by David Lynch), 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 24th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 1986?


August 24, 1986 was a Sunday and it was the 236th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1986 can also be written as 8/24/1986 in the US and as 24/8/1986 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1986 in August 1986 calendar

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August 24, 1986: What happened on that day?


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August 24, 1986: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 24, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th 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 24, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 24, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 1986 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 24, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 09:43 pm and setting at 12:27 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 24, 1986?


Famous people born on August 24, 1986:

  • Arian Foster

    Former NFL running back known for his successful career with the Houston Texans.

  • Gilly King

    Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

  • Nick Adenhart

    American baseball player (born in 1986).

  • Joseph Akpala

    Nigerian footballer.

  • Fabiano Santacroce

    Italian footballer.

  • Shanthanu Bhagyaraj

    Indian actor.

  • Konstantin Hert

    Youtube star.

  • Przemysław Oziębała
  • Miguel Samudio
  • Vanderson da Silva Souza
  • Jean Alexandre
  • Cha Dong-min
  • Benedikt Danek
  • Luca Giorgi
  • Clint Gresham
  • Ivan Ivanov

Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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August 24, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 37 years 6 months old,

or 450 months and 24 days old,

or 1960 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13722 days old,

if you were born on August 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 August 24, 1986?

There are 158 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 24, 1986.

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August 24, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 1986:

  • Germaine Acremant
  • Harry Benjamin

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Felis Topolski

    Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

  • Dorotea Bukowska

    Renowned Polish painter known for her vibrant landscapes and still life compositions.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 24th

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August 24, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 1986:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
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August 24, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 24, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 24, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 24, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Papa Don't Preach
  2. - Higher Love youtube
  3. - Venus youtube
  4. - Mad About You
  5. - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II)

August 24, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 24, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 24, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. 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 24, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 1986 was Do You Get Enough Love by Shirley Jones, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

August 24, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 24, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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August 24, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

The Whoopee Boys

The Whoopee Boys

Release year: 1986

Directed by: John Byrum

Starring: Michael O'Keefe, Paul Rodriguez, Denholm Elliott, Carole Shelley

The Fly

The Fly

Release year: 1986

Directed by: David Cronenberg

Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel

Country: United States of America

August 24, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 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

Grand Prix der Volksmusik

Release year: 1986

August 24, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 24, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

A Matter Of Honor by Jeffrey Archer

A Matter Of Honor

By:

It appears innocent enough. It is a letter that a disgraced British colonel leaves to his only son. Adam Scott opened the yellowing envelope and set into motion.

Fatherhood by Bill Cosby

Fatherhood

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This hilarious look at fatherhood comes from one of America's most loved comedians. What is fatherhood ...?It?

Wanderlust by Danielle Steel

Wanderlust

By:

Wanderlust is Audrey Driscoll's story. Audrey, an orphaned child, grew up caring for her eccentric, millionaire grandfather, and her demanding younger sister Annabelle. They assume that she will always be there for them.

The Good Mother by Sue Miller

The Good Mother

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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.

August 24, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 24, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Mind Walker

Mind Walker

Platform: Amiga

Genre: 3D action platformer

Publisher: Commodore

Ghosts 'n Goblins

Ghosts 'n Goblins

Platform: Arcade, NES, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Game Boy Color, various home computer ports

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Capcom (Worldwide, Japan) Taito America (North America)

Hyper Dyne Side Arms

Hyper Dyne Side Arms

Platform: Arcade, PC Engine, PC Engine CD ROM, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Amiga, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Capcom/Romstar (US)

Deadly Towers

Deadly Towers

Platform: NES

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: JP Irem; NA Brøderbund

Fantasy Zone

Fantasy Zone

Platform: Arcade, Famicom/NES, MSX, PC Engine/TurboGrafx 16, Sega Game Gear, Sega Mark III/Master System, Sega Saturn, X68000

Genre: Scrolling shooter, Cute 'em up

Publisher: JP/NA/PAL Sega; JP GRC; JP SunSoft; JP/NA NEC; BRA Tec Toy

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Who was the US President on August 24, 1986?

On August 24, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1986?

On August 24, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 1986?

On August 24, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th 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 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

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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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