Sunday August 17, 1986: on this day
About August 17th, 1986, in brief:
- Historical events: Cindy Mackey wins LPGA MasterCard International Golf Pro-Am
- Day of the week: August 17th, 1986 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Robert De Niro, Sean Penn
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Papa Don't Preach by Madonna
- #1 UK song: The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh
- Popular movie: Blue Velvet directed by David Lynch
More about August 17th, 1986? See below for more news and curiosities on August 17th, 1986.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1986?
- August 17, 1986: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1986?
- How old is someone born on August 17, 1986?
- August 17, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 17, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1986?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1986?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1986?
What day of the week was August 17, 1986?
August 17, 1986 was a Sunday and it was the 229th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1986 can also be written as 8/17/1986 in the US and as 17/8/1986 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1986: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1986:
- Cindy mackey wins lpga mastercard international golf pro-am
- Pat bradley wins lpga nestle world golf championship
- Red sox trade shortstop rey quinones and pitcher mike trujillo to mariners for shortstop spike owen and outfielder dave henderson
- Rioting at dmc concert, 40 injured
- Bronze pig statue unveiled at seattle's pike place market.
August 17, 1986: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 17, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 17, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Tiger personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 17, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1986 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 17, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:01 pm and setting at 04:19 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 1986.
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Who was born on August 17, 1986?
Famous people born on August 17, 1986:
- Tyrus Thomas
Tyrus Thomas is a former NBA player known for his shot-blocking and athleticism.
- Rudy Gay
American professional basketball player who has played in the NBA.
- Bryton McClure
Lakewood, california -- actor.
- Ashton Shepherd
Ashton shepherd is a country music singer known for her hit songs 'takin' off this pain' and 'look it up'.
- Mateo Gibson
Mateo Gibson is a respected biologist specializing in genetics and evolutionary biology.
- Tamlyn Payne
Featured dancer in various music videos and live performances.
- Ariadne Diaz
CEO of a prominent fashion company.
- Bryton James
American singer and actor.
- Jonathan Lacourt
- Julien Quercia
- Péter Szakály
- Destin Damachoua
- Jacopo Rampini
- Dong Xue
- Mayra Aldana
- Marcus Berg
- Niklas Hoheneder
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
How old is someone born on August 17, 1986?
Someone born on August 17, 1986 is:
37 years 9 months old,
or 453 months and 18 days old,
or 1972 weeks and 2 days old,
or 13806 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1986?
There are 74 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1986?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 17, 1986.
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August 17, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1986:
- Luis Pasarín
- Tita Mozzoni
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
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August 17, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1986:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 17, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 17, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
- Peter Cetera - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II)
- Belinda Carlisle - Mad About You
- Steve Winwood - Higher Love
- Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
August 17, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 17, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chris De Burgh - The Lady In Red
- Boris Gardiner - I Want To Wake Up With You
- Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
- Sinitta - So Macho / Cruising
- Stan Ridgway - Camouflage
August 17, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1986 was Do You Get Enough Love by Shirley Jones, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 17, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 17, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Shirley Jones - Do You Get Enough Love
- Anita Baker - Sweet Love
- Jean Carne - Closer Than Close
- Luther Vandross - Give Me The Reason
- Melba Moore & Kashif - Love The One I'm With (A Lotta Love)
August 17, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 17, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 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:
August 17, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
I'Ll Take Manhattan
By: Judith Krantz
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 …
Suspects
By: William J. Caunitz
Brooklyn. It was June early. Two people are killed when a man walks into a candy shop and pulls out a sawed off shotgun.
Fatherhood
By: Bill Cosby
This hilarious look at fatherhood comes from one of America's most loved comedians. What is fatherhood ...?It?
Act Of Will
By: Barbara Taylor Bradford
This sweeping story from Barbara Taylor Bradford, a bestselling author, connects three generations. It tells the stories of three remarkable women and their will to make a difference in their lives. Orphaned
The Good Mother
By: Sue Miller
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 17, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 17, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Metroid
Cyberun
Mighty Bomb Jack
Fantasy Zone
Army Moves
Who was the US President on August 17, 1986?
On August 17, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1986?
On August 17, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1986?
On August 17, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
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.
