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What day of the week was April 17, 1986?


April 17, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 107th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1986 can also be written as 4/17/1986 in the US and as 17/4/1986 in UK and Europe.

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April 17, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 17, 1986:

  • Pulitzer prize awarded to larry mcmurtry for lonesome dove
  • Ibm produces first megabit-chip.
  • Netherlands and the scilly islands sign peace treaty (war of 1651).
  • An alleged state of war lasting 335 years between the netherlands and the isles of scilly declared peace bringing an end to any hypothetical war that may have been legally considered to exist.[3]

April 17, 1986: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 17, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries 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 17, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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April 17, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 1986 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 17, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 10:50 am and setting at 02:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 26, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Apr 24, 1986.

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Who was born on April 17, 1986?


Famous people born on April 17, 1986:

  • Romain Grosjean

    Formula one's swiss/french driver.

  • Paula Lane

    Tv actress.

  • Ilsey Juber
  • Kim Su-yeon
  • Mowaia Bashir Koko
  • Lee Yong-rae
  • Francisco Usúcar
  • Jamie MacDonald
  • Luca Castelluccia
  • Mmusa Ohilwe
  • Danny Schwarz
  • Bernardo Musso
  • Yazaldes Nascimento

Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner

    American actress and film producer.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • James Last
    James Last

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto

    American film and television actor.

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How old is someone born on April 17, 1986?


Someone born on April 17, 1986 is:

38 years 1 month old,

or 457 months and 18 days old,

or 1989 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13928 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1986?

There are 317 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 17, 1986.

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April 17, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 17, 1986:

  • Bessie Head

    Bessie head was a south african writer known for her novels and short stories that explore themes of race, identity, and social injustice.

  • Marcel Dassault

    French aviation industrialist and aviator, known for being an outstanding pilot.

  • Hermann Friedrich Graebe
  • Paul Costello
  • Teddy Kotick
  • Guido Calogero

What famous deaths happened on April 17th?

Famous deaths on April 17th:

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Axiel Márquez

    Axiel Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter and journalist, known for his novels such as One Hundred Years of...

  • Gabriel García Márquez

    Gabriel García Márquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels and short stories,...

  • Benjerman Franklin

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Biju Patnaik

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

  • Jesua Garcia

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

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April 17, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 17, 1986:

  • Pope Anicetus (died 166)
  • Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)

Saints celebrated on April 17, 1986:

  • Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
  • Saint Landricus
  • Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
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April 17, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 17, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 14th and April 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 17, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1986 was Kiss by Prince, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 17, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 17, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Kiss
  2. - Manic Monday
  3. - Addicted To Love
  4. - Rock Me Amadeus youtube
  5. - West End Girls youtube

April 17, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1986 was A Different Corner by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 17, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 17, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - A Different Corner
  2. - Living Doll
  3. - Rock Me Amadeus youtube
  4. - A Kind Of Magic
  5. - Wonderful World

April 17, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1986 was Kiss by Prince And The Revolution, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

April 17, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 17, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 14th and April 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Kiss
  2. - I Can't Wait
  3. - Going In Circles
  4. - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love
  5. - Crush On You

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April 17, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 17, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Blue City

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Michelle Manning

Starring: Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy, David Caruso, Paul Winfield

Last Resort

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Zane Buzby

Starring: Charles Grodin, Robin Pearson Rose, John Ashton, Ellen Blake

Crocodile Dundee

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Peter Faiman

Starring: Paul Hogan, Linda Kozlowski, John Meillon, David Gulpilil

Country: United States of America

Dream Lovers

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Tony Au

Starring: Yun-Fat Chow, Brigitte Lin, Cher Yeung, Man-Lei Wong

Sweet Liberty

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Alan Alda

Starring: Alan Alda, Michael Caine, Michelle Pfeiffer, Bob Hoskins

April 17, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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 17, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 17, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Paradise Postponed by John Mortimer

Paradise Postponed

By:

Simeon Simcox (a socialist clergyman) leaves his entire fortune to Leslie Titmuss, a ruthless Tory MP. The Rector's two sons respond in very different ways.

Joanna'S Husband And David'S Wife by Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey

Joanna'S Husband And David'S Wife

By:

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 …

Blessings In Disguise by Alec Guinness

Blessings In Disguise

By:

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.

The Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel

The Mammoth Hunters

By:

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.

Dancing In The Light by Shirley MacLaine

Dancing In The Light

By:

Her most exciting and revealing book yet comes at an important turning point in her personal life. Shirley MacLaine, controversially talented, perceptive, and outspoken, takes us on an intimate, fascinating, personal journey.

April 17, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 17, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Imogen

Imogen

Platform: BBC Micro, Acorn Electron

Genre: Puzzle / platform game

Publisher: Micro Power Superior Software

The Legend of Zelda

The Legend of Zelda

Platform: Famicom Disk System; Nintendo Entertainment System; Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

Midnight Magic

Midnight Magic

Platform: Atari 2600

Genre: Pinball

Publisher: Atari

Gauntlet II

Gauntlet II

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Hack and slash, dungeon crawl

Publisher: Atari Games

Ganso Saiyūki: Super Monkey Daibōken

Ganso Saiyūki: Super Monkey Daibōken

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Action

Publisher: VAP

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Who was the US President on April 17, 1986?

On April 17, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1986?

On April 17, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 17, 1986?

On April 17, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 17th?

April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
  • 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.

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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 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.

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