Wednesday May 21, 1986: on this day
About May 21st, 1986, in brief:
- Historical events: US performs nuclear test at Nevada Test Site.
- Day of the week: May 21st, 1986 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Raymond Burr, Tom Daley
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston
- #1 UK song: The Chicken Song by Spitting Image
- Popular movie: Raw Deal directed by John Irvin
More about May 21st, 1986? See below for more news and curiosities on May 21st, 1986.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 21, 1986?
- May 21, 1986: What happened on that day?
- May 21, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 21, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 21, 1986?
- How old is someone born on May 21, 1986?
- May 21, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
- May 21, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 21, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
- May 21, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 21, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 21, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 21, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 21, 1986?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1986?
- Who was the Pope on May 21, 1986?
What day of the week was May 21, 1986?
May 21, 1986 was a Wednesday and it was the 141st day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 21, 1986 can also be written as 5/21/1986 in the US and as 21/5/1986 in UK and Europe.
May 21, 1986: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 21, 1986:
- Us performs nuclear test at nevada test site.
- Atlanta braves' player rafael ramirez hits four doubles in a game.
May 21, 1986: What were the magazines covers that day?
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May 21, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 21, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 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 May 21st, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 21, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 21, 1986 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 May 21, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:46 pm and setting at 04:28 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 1986 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1986.
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Who was born on May 21, 1986?
Famous people born on May 21, 1986:
- Seba Brenner
Known for contributions to quantum physics and theoretical physics.
- Mario Mandzukic
Croatian footballer.
- Robert Emms
Robert emms is a british actor known for his roles in war horse, jurassic world: fallen kingdom, and chernobyl.
- Leanne Smith
Leanne Smith is an Australian swimmer who has achieved great success in the sport.
- Matt Wieters
American baseball player.
- Park Sojin
South korean singer/songwriter/dancer (girl's day).
- Eder Sánchez
Mexican race walker.
- Greg Stewart
Canadian ice hockey player.
- Myra
American singer and actress.
- Alexander Noyes
American drummer (honor society).
- Konstantinos Argyros
Greek singer.
- Sebastian Janikowski
- Santa Auzina
- Pedro Larrea
- Tobias Kamke
- Mohamed Chakouri
- Ahmed Ali Kamel
- Qədir Hüseynov
Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:
![Raymond Burr]()
Raymond BurrRaymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.
![Tom Daley]()
Tom DaleyTom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.
![Nick Cassavetes]()
Nick CassavetesAmerican screenwriter and actor.
![Fats Waller]()
Fats WallerAmerican musician (born 1904).
![Kay Kendall]()
Kay KendallBritish actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.
![Mutya Buena]()
Mutya BuenaEnglish singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).
![Al Franken]()
Al FrankenHe is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.
![Fairuza Balk]()
Fairuza BalkFairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.
![Judge Reinhold]()
Judge ReinholdJudge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.
![Eduardo Verástegui]()
Eduardo VerásteguiEduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.
How old is someone born on May 21, 1986?
Someone born on May 21, 1986 is:
38 years and 15 days old,
or 456 months and 15 days old,
or 1985 weeks
or 13895 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1986?
There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 21st 2025.
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 May 21, 1986?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 21, 1986.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
May 21, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 21, 1986:
- Vezio Crisafulli
- Richard Broxton Onians
- Viggo Jørgensen
What famous deaths happened on May 21st?
Famous deaths on May 21st:
![John Garfield]()
John GarfieldAmerican actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.
![John Gielgud]()
John GielgudEnglish actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Andrea Leeds]()
Andrea LeedsActress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.
- Seville
Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.
- Jane Addams
American feminist and social worker.
- Dovey Roundtree
Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.
- Tyronza Cornelius
Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.
- Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.
May 21, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 21, 1986:
- Equals-to-the-Apostles
- Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
- Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.
Observances on May 21, 1986:
- International Tea Day
- World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development
Saints celebrated on May 21, 1986:
- Saint Constantine the Great
- Saints Constantine and Helena
- Saint Mireille
- Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
- Saint Goderik
May 21, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 21, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 21, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1986 was Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 21, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 21, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
- Madonna - Live To Tell
- Patti LaBelle - On My Own
- Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
- Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - If You Leave
May 21, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1986 was The Chicken Song by Spitting Image, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 21, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 21, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Spitting Image - The Chicken Song
- Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
- Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
- Level 42 - Lessons In Love
- Madonna - Live To Tell
May 21, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1986 was On My Own by Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.
May 21, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 21, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
- The S.O.S. Band - The Finest
- Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
- Atlantic Starr - If Your Heart Isn't In It
- Stephanie Mills - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love
May 21, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 21, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 21, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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:
May 21, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 21, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Bess W. Truman
By: Margaret Truman
The author presents a portrait of her reticent mother based on her own reminiscences as well as the extensive correspondence between her parents.
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 …
The Triumph Of Politics
By: David A. Stockman
David Stockman, who was the Director of the Office of Management and Budget during the 1980s, was the chief architect of Reagan Revolution. This bold plan to reduce taxes and increase the tax base was implemented by Stockman.
Lie Down With Lions
By: Ken Follett
This is the #1 international bestseller set in Afghanistan...NOW In Trade Paperback." "Vintage Follett...This novel is his most ambitious and it succeeds admirably." --USA Today
All God'S Children Need Traveling Shoes
By: Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou, a poet, musician and performer, claimed another part of her identity in 1962 when she moved to Ghana with a group of Revolutionist Returnees inspired by the promise pan-Africanism.
May 21, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 21, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Airheart
Cover art for the TurboGrafx-CD release
Falklands '82
Mappy-Land
Into the Eagle's Nest
Who was the US President on May 21, 1986?
On May 21, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1986?
On May 21, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 21, 1986?
On May 21, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 21st?
May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of May. 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 May 21st, such as:
- 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
- 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.
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 May 1986?
May 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
