Q: What day of the week was January 17, 1986?

January 17, 1986 was a Friday and it was the 17th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar. January 17, 1986 can also be written as 1/17/1986 in the US and as 17/1/1986 in UK and Europe.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn . Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry . Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

Q: January 17, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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

The moon phase on January 17, 1986 was First Quarter . The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 11:11 am and setting at 12:43 am. The previous full moon was on Dec 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1986.

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

There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025. Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

Q: What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 17, 1986. Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator .

Question 1

What day of the week was January 17, 1986?

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January 17, 1986 was a Friday and it was the 17th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1986 can also be written as 1/17/1986 in the US and as 17/1/1986 in UK and Europe.

Question 2

January 17, 1986: What happened on that day?

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Here's what happened on January 17, 1986:

Tim witherspoon beats tony tubbs in 15 to regain wba heavyweight title.

Question 3

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

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Question 4

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

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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Question 5

January 17, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

Question 6

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

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The moon phase on January 17, 1986 was First Quarter. The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 11:11 am and setting at 12:43 am. The previous full moon was on Dec 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1986.

Question 7

Who was born on January 17, 1986?

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Famous people born on January 17, 1986:

Hale Appleman American actor.
Chloe Lattanzi American actress and singer, olivia newton-john's daughter.
Roshan Patel Known for designing complex software systems and architectures.
Dan Campbell Punk singer.
Mindaugas Griškonis
Armando Gun
Evgenij Ketov
Antoaneta Kostadinova
Max Adler
Emily Brown
Lucy Evangelista
Laura Gibilisco
Barbara Montereale
Viktor Stålberg

Question 8

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

Michelle Obama Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.
James Earl Jones James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...
Jim Carrey Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.
Eartha Kitt Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...
Françoise Hardy French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.
Shabba Ranks Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Zooey Deschanel American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.
Betty White American actress.
Sylvie Testud French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

There are 227 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

Question 10

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.

Question 11

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

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See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 17th

Virginia Mayo An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.
Richard Crenna American actor.
Evelyn Nesbit Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.
Barbara Britton Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.
Derek Fowlds British actor (b.1937).
Suchitra Sen Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.
Faten Hamama Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).
Wana Lumumba Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Barbara Jordan Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

Question 12

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

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Holidays on January 17, 1986:

Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed

Question 13

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

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The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

Question 14

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

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The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 13th and January 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends
Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie
Party All The Time by Eddie Murphy
Alive & Kicking by Simple Minds
I Miss You by Klymaxx

Question 15

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

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The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1986 was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

Question 16

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

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The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 13th and January 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys
The Sun Always Shines On TV by A-ha
Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston
Walk Of Life by Dire Straits
Hit That Perfect Beat by Bronski Beat

Question 17

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

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The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1986 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

Question 18

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

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The R&B music chart on January 17, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 13th and January 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie
That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends
Go Home by Stevie Wonder
Digital Display by Ready For The World
Secret Lovers by Atlantic Starr

Question 19

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

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

Highlander by Russell Mulcahy
Pretty in Pink by Howard Deutch
F/X by Robert Mandel
Down and Out in Beverly Hills by Paul Mazursky
Youngblood by Peter Markle

Question 20

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

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The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Arsenal by Steven C. Miller
Heart of the High Country by
Inside by Jeff Mahler
Blind Date by Blake Edwards
The Cutting Room by Warren Dudley

Question 21

January 17, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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The most popular and best selling books in 1986 were:

The Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel
Lucky by Jackie Collins
World'S Fair by E. L. Doctorow
Skeleton Crew by Stephen King
A Passion For Excellence by Tom Peters and Nancy Austin

Question 22

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

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

Contact Sam Cruise (ZX Spectrum - Microsphere)
Cruise Chaser Blassty (NEC PC-8801, NEC PC-9801, Sharp X1 - Square)
The Detective (Commodore 64[1] Nintendo DS - Argus Press Software)
Hollywood or Bust (Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC - )
Gauntlet II (Arcade, Various - Atari Games)

Question 23

Who was the US President on January 17, 1986?

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1986?

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

Question 26

What is special about January 17th?

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January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:

2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

Find out more about January 17th

Question 27

What happened in 1986?

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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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Question 28

What was the calendar for January 1986?

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January 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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. Discover how January 1986 calendar looked like.