Wednesday December 31, 1986: on this day
About December 31st, 1986, in brief:
- Historical events: Dupont Plaza Hotel fire in San Juan, Puerto Rico kills 97
- Day of the week: December 31st, 1986 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Anthony Hopkins, Tim Matheson
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie
- #1 UK song: The Final Countdown by Europe
- Popular movie: Mosca addio directed by Mauro Bolognini
More about December 31st, 1986? See below for more news and curiosities on December 31st, 1986.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1986?
- December 31, 1986: What happened on that day?
- December 31, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1986?
- How old is someone born on December 31, 1986?
- December 31, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1986?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1986?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1986?
What day of the week was December 31, 1986?
December 31, 1986 was a Wednesday and it was the 365th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1986 can also be written as 12/31/1986 in the US and as 31/12/1986 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 1986: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1986:
- Dupont plaza hotel fire in san juan, puerto rico kills 97
- Russian tu-144 flies for 1st time faster than sound
- Wis-am in columbia sc changes call letters to wvoc
- A fire at the dupont plaza hotel in san juan, puerto rico, kills 97 and injures 140.
- The national park passport stamps program begins.
- The council on competitiveness was founded
- Average per capita income in japan exceeds that in the usa.
December 31, 1986: What were the magazines covers that day?
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December 31, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 31, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 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 December 31st, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 31, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1986 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 08:14 am and setting at 06:29 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 16, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Jan 15, 1987.
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Who was born on December 31, 1986?
Famous people born on December 31, 1986:
- Ilamae Calderwood
Renowned MMA fighter known for her striking skills.
- Bronson Pelletier
Best known for his role as Jared in The Twilight Saga films.
- Kade Snowden
Australian rugby league player.
- Nate Freiman
American baseball player.
- Ellie Goulding
Musician.
- Caity Lotz
Actress.
- Faye Marsay
Actress.
- Olga Raonić
- Florent Rouamba
- Stefano Simeoli
- Bryan Davis
- Lassi Tuovi
- Salif Nogo
- Jan Smit
- Jurij Fomenko
- Emmanuel Koné
- Mark McGuire
- Nicola Mimnagh
- Artëm Vjačeslavovič Ovčarenko
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
![Anthony Hopkins]()
Anthony HopkinsWelch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
![Tim Matheson]()
Tim MathesonAmerican actor, tv and film star.
![Val Kilmer]()
Val KilmerAmerican actor, writer and musician.
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Ben Kingsley]()
Ben KingsleyAn english actor.
![Sarah Miles]()
Sarah MilesBritish actress, first recognized in u.s.
![Joey McIntyre]()
Joey McIntyreAmerican musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
![Bebe Neuwirth]()
Bebe NeuwirthAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
![Joe Dallesandro]()
Joe DallesandroAmerican actor, model, and 'warhol star.
![Barbara Carrera]()
Barbara CarreraNicaraguan model and actress.
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How old is someone born on December 31, 1986?
Someone born on December 31, 1986 is:
37 years 5 months old,
or 449 months and 5 days old,
or 1953 weeks
or 13671 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 December 31, 1986?
There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 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 December 31, 1986?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 31, 1986.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
December 31, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1986:
- Elohim Feinstein
Elohim Feinstein was a prominent American Orthodox rabbi and Talmudic scholar.
- Egidio Romualdi
An Italian painter known for his landscapes and still life paintings.
- Lester Albert Trimble
Composer dies at 63.
- Lloyd Haynes
Actor (pete dixon room 222) dies at 54.
- Annie Ducaux
- Carolina Álvarez Prado
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
![Betty White]()
Betty WhiteAmerican actress.
![James Avery]()
James AveryJames avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
![Wayne Rogers]()
Wayne RogersWayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
![Woody Strode]()
Woody StrodeFormer professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
![Billie Dove]()
Billie DoveAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Wesley Addy]()
Wesley AddyOmaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
![Edward Herrmann]()
Edward HerrmannAmerican actor (d. 2014).
![Kader Khan]()
Kader KhanIndian actor (b. 1937).
![William Christopher]()
William ChristopherAmerican actor and singer (d. 2016).
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December 31, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1986:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 29th and January 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1986 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.
December 31, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
- Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time
- Simple Minds - Alive & Kicking
- Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
- Klymaxx - I Miss You
December 31, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1986 was The Final Countdown by Europe, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.
December 31, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Europe - The Final Countdown
- Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- The Housemartins - Caravan Of Love
- Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone
December 31, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1986 was Don't Say No Tonight by Eugene Wilde, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.
December 31, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 29th and January 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Eugene Wilde - Don't Say No Tonight
- Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
- New Edition - Count Me Out
- Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
- Ready For The World - Digital Display
December 31, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Mosca addio
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Mauro Bolognini
Starring: Liv Ullmann, Daniel Olbrychski, Aurore Clément, Francesca Ciardi
Country: Italy
Regalo di Natale
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Pupi Avati
Starring: Diego Abatantuono, Alessandro Haber, Carlo Delle Piane, Gianni Cavina, George Eastman (II), Kristina Sevieri, Giovanna Piaz
Country: Italy
La storia
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Luigi Comencini
Starring: Claudia Cardinale, Lambert Wilson, Silvana De Santis, Giuseppe Cederna, Tobias Hoesl, Elodie Treccani, Francisco Rabal, Fiorenzo Fiorentini, Leila Ducci, Dina Sassoli, Ester Carloni, Victor Poletti
Country: Italy
Il nome della rosa
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Jean-Jacques Annaud
Starring: Sean Connery, Christian Slater, Kim Rossi Stuart, Ron Perlman, Franco Diogene, Valentina Vargas, F. Murray Abraham, Vernon Dobtcheff, Leopoldo Trieste, Francesco Scali, Francesco Maselli, Michael Lonsdale
Country: Italy
Il giorno prima
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Giuliano Montaldo
Starring: Ben Gazzara, Kate Nelligan, Kate Reid, Burt Lancaster
Country: Italy
December 31, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
On The Road With Charles Kuralt
By: Charles Kuralt
Charles Kuralt's classic bestseller, now available on audio! On the Road with Charles Kuralt, featuring Charles Kuralt and an introduction by Wallace Kuralt.
Shoot Low, Boys - They'Re Ridin' Shetland Ponies
By: Lewis Grizzard
New York Times Bestseller Lewis Grizzard...John Wayne had the idea. True Grit is what you call it. Lewis Grizzard, a comedian and philosopher who is a best-seller, searched for Americans with true grit.
The Secrets Of Harry Bright
By: Joseph Wambaugh
Mineral Springs is populated by lizards, drug addicts, and motorcycle gangs. It is therefore strange to see a body in a burnt-out Rolls Royce.
The Polar Express
By: Chris Van Allsburg
Remember that there is so much wonder in the world. This holiday season, remind yourself to look for it and listen to what it has to say. This limited edition, lavish box set will bring magic to your home and …
A Light In The Attic
By: Shel Silverstein
While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?
December 31, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 31, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Batman
Annals of Rome
Gunship
Gemstone Healer
The Black Cauldron
Who was the US President on December 31, 1986?
On December 31, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1986?
On December 31, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1986?
On December 31, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. 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 December 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
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 December 1986?
December 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
