Thursday May 22, 1986: on this day

About May 22nd, 1986, in brief:

  • Historical events: Cher called David Letterman an asshole on Late Night on NBC
  • Day of the week: May 22nd, 1986 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Naomi Campbell, Bharat Gopy
  • 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 22nd, 1986? See below for more news and curiosities on May 22nd, 1986.

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What day of the week was May 22, 1986?


May 22, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1986 can also be written as 5/22/1986 in the US and as 22/5/1986 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1986:

  • Cher called david letterman an asshole on late night on nbc

May 22, 1986: What were the magazines covers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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May 22, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd 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 22, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 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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Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 22, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 22, 1986 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 22, 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 22, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:07 pm and setting at 05:02 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 22, 1986?


Famous people born on May 22, 1986:

  • Molly Ephraim
    Molly Ephraim

    Tv actress.

  • Julian Edelman

    Former NFL wide receiver known for his success with the New England Patriots.

  • Khan Osman

    Co-founder of B12, an AI-powered web design company.

  • Tatiana Volosozhar

    Russian figure skater.

  • Matt Jarvis

    English international footballer.

  • Thanduyise Khuboni

    South african footballer.

  • Holly Conrad

    Youtube star.

  • Luca Gentili

    Italian footballer.

  • Michele Grassano
  • Hashemiyeh Motaghian Moavi
  • Talal Al-Bloushi
  • Eric Sogard
  • Oleksij Torochtij
  • A.Q. Shipley
  • Collin Cowgill
  • Ade Dagunduro
  • Andé Dona Ndoh

Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:

  • Naomi Campbell
    Naomi Campbell

    English actress, singer, model and author.

  • Bharat Gopy
    Bharat Gopy

    Renowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.

  • Charles Aznavour
    Charles Aznavour

    French music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.

  • Johnny Gill
    Johnny Gill

    Johnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.

  • George Best
    George Best

    Footballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Susan Strasberg
    Susan Strasberg

    American actress, who made her film debut in 1954.

  • Richard Benjamin
    Richard Benjamin

    American actor, on-screen since 1969.

  • Alison Eastwood
    Alison Eastwood

    Clint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").

  • Paul Winfield
    Paul Winfield

    American actor (d. 2004).

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How old is someone born on May 22, 1986?


Someone born on May 22, 1986 is:

38 years and 13 days old,

or 456 months and 13 days old,

or 1984 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13893 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 22, 1986?

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 22, 1986.

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May 22, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 1986:

  • Martin Gabel

    Actor (thief marnie), dies aged 63.

  • ʿUmar al-Tilmisānī
  • Paolo Ricci
  • James Gentle

What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?

Famous deaths on May 22nd:

  • John Derek
    John Derek

    After his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.

  • Margaret Rutherford
    Margaret Rutherford

    English actress (born in 1892).

  • Rocky Graziano
    Rocky Graziano

    American actor and boxer (d. 1990).

  • Joan Davis
    Joan Davis

    Actress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.

  • Victor Hugo

    French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.

  • Joseth Roth

    Joseth Roth was an American novelist and short story writer who is best known for his novels American Pastoral and The Human Stain.

  • Kairyn Mack

    Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Johnchristopher Williams

    Renowned composer known for his film scores.

  • Dalessandro Manzoni

    An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.

  • Harvin Langston

    Harvin Langston was an American poet and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.

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May 22, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 22, 1986:

  • Victoria Day in Canada
  • World Biodiversity Day.
  • Republic of Yemen - National Day.
  • National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
  • National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])

Observances on May 22, 1986:

  • International Day for Biological Diversity

Saints celebrated on May 22, 1986:

  • Saint Humilita
  • Saint Rita of Cascia
  • Saint Atto
  • Saint Emile
  • Saint Fulk
  • Saint Lupus
  • Saint Romanus
  • Saint Julia
  • Saint Renata of Bavaria
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May 22, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 22, 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 22, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1986 was Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 22, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 22, 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:

  1. - Greatest Love Of All
  2. - Live To Tell
  3. - On My Own
  4. - West End Girls youtube
  5. - If You Leave

May 22, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1986 was The Chicken Song by Spitting Image, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 22, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 22, 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:

  1. - The Chicken Song
  2. - On My Own
  3. - Rock Me Amadeus youtube
  4. - Lessons In Love
  5. - Live To Tell

May 22, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 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 22, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 22, 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:

  1. - On My Own
  2. - The Finest
  3. - Greatest Love Of All
  4. - If Your Heart Isn't In It
  5. - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love

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May 22, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 22, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Raw Deal

Release year: 1986

Directed by: John Irvin

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kathryn Harrold, Sam Wanamaker, Paul Shenar

Country: United States of America

Aakhree Raasta

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Bhagyaraj

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi, Jaya Prada, Om Shivpuri

Working Girls

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Lizzie Borden

Starring: Louise Smith, Ellen McElduff, Amanda Goodwin, Deborah Banks

Psycho III

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Anthony Perkins

Starring: Anthony Perkins, Diana Scarwid, Jeff Fahey, Roberta Maxwell

Big Trouble

Release year: 1986

Directed by: John Cassavetes

Starring: Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, Beverly D'Angelo, Charles Durning

May 22, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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:

A Very Peculiar Practice

Release year: 1986

Starring: Peter Davison, Graham Crowden, Barbara Flynn, David Troughton

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Magnus

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Benjamin Ree

Crossroads

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Walter Hill

May 22, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 22, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Bus 9 To Paradise by Leo Buscaglia

Bus 9 To Paradise

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Paradise on Earth? Why not? We are what we make of our existence, and we can enjoy unlimited joy by accepting the many pleasures that life has to offer.

When All You'Ve Ever Wanted Isn'T Enough by Harold S. Kushner

When All You'Ve Ever Wanted Isn'T Enough

By:

The previous bestseller, 'There is no answer but there are answers Rabbi Kushner, brought comfort to millions of people by helping them deal with life's most devastating tragedies.

High Hearts by Rita Mae Brown

High Hearts

By:

The celebrated author of Bingo and Rubyfruit Jungle presents a riveting novel about the Civil War. It is a story of true love, and misunderstood identity.

I'Ll Take Manhattan by Judith Krantz

I'Ll Take Manhattan

By:

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 …

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.

May 22, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 22, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Aardvark

Aardvark

Platform: Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, Commodore 16

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Bug-Byte

Jackal

Jackal

Platform: Arcade, NES, FDS, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, IBM PC, Mobile phone, XBLA via Game Room

Genre: Run and gun

Publisher: Konami

Athena

Athena

Platform: Arcade, NES, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, PlayStation Network

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: SNK

Agent X

Agent X

Platform: Sinclair Spectrum

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Mastertronic

Glider Rider

Glider Rider

Platform: Sinclair Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Arcade adventure

Publisher: Quicksilva

history

Who was the US President on May 22, 1986?

On May 22, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1986?

On May 22, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 22, 1986?

On May 22, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 22nd?

May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
  • 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
  • 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.

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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 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.

Discover how May 1986 calendar looked like.

Thursday May 22, 1986