What happened on Tuesday April 01, 1986?

About April 1st, 1986, in brief:

  • Historical events: World oil prices dramatically dropped below US$10 per barrel, signaling a significant economic shift in the global energy market and potentially impacting international petroleum-dependent economies.
  • Day of the week: April 1st, 1986 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Rock Me Amadeus by Falco
  • #1 UK song: Chain Reaction by Diana Ross
  • Popular movie: Wise Guys directed by Brian De Palma

More about April 1st, 1986? See below for more news and curiosities on April 1st, 1986.

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April 01, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 01, 1986:

  • Global Oil Price Collapse World oil prices dramatically dropped below US$10 per barrel, signaling a significant economic shift in the global energy market and potentially impacting international petroleum-dependent economies.
  • Communist Party of Nepal (Mashal) Political Unrest Communist Party of Nepal (Mashal) cadres launched coordinated attacks on multiple police stations in Kathmandu, attempting to spark a widespread popular rebellion against the existing government.
  • Ranji Trophy Cricket Championship Delhi cricket team secured a decisive victory in the Ranji Trophy, defeating Haryana by an impressive innings and 141 runs, demonstrating their cricket supremacy.
  • US Submarine Maritime Incident The US submarine Nathaniel Green experienced a navigational error, running aground in the Irish Sea, potentially causing diplomatic and military complications.

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April 01, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 01, 1986?


April 01, 1986 was a Tuesday and it was the 91st day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 01, 1986 can also be written as 4/1/1986 in the US and as 1/4/1986 in UK and Europe.

April 01, 1986 in April 1986 calendar

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Who was born on April 01, 1986?


Famous people born on April 01, 1986:

  • Ireen Wüst

    Multiple Olympic gold medalist Dutch speed skater, considered one of the most successful speed skaters in history.

  • Hillary Scott

    Member of popular country music group Lady A (formerly Lady Antebellum), multiple Grammy Award winner.

  • Kid Ink

    American rapper known for hit singles 'Show Me' and 'Main Chick', prominent in hip-hop scene during early 2010s.

  • Hillary Scott (singer)
  • Nikola Đurđić
  • Haminu Dramani
  • Miriam Gmür
  • Mamadou Gueye
  • Brad Jones
  • David McClure
  • Monatyk
  • Jenn Murray
  • Stephen Quinn
  • Tania Vicenzino
  • Jonathan Winder
  • Edílson Nascimento
  • Özge Özpirinççi
  • Vikt'or Sanik'idze

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April 01, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 01, 1986:

  • Erik Bruhn

    Renowned Danish ballet dancer who was a pivotal figure in 20th-century classical ballet, known for his exceptional performances and...

  • Edwin Boston

    English clergyman, author, and railway preservationist.

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April 01, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 01, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 31st and April 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

April 01, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 01, 1986 was Rock Me Amadeus by Falco, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

  1. - Rock Me Amadeus youtube
  2. - R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock) youtube
  3. - Kiss youtube
  4. - Secret Lovers youtube
  5. - These Dreams youtube

April 01, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 01, 1986 was Chain Reaction by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

  1. - Chain Reaction youtube
  2. - Manic Monday youtube
  3. - When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going) youtube
  4. - Living Doll youtube
  5. - Love Missile F1-11 youtube

April 01, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 01, 1986 was Kiss by Prince And The Revolution, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

  1. - Kiss
  2. - What Have You Done For Me Lately youtube
  3. - A Little Bit Of Love (Is All It Takes)
  4. - Going In Circles
  5. - Saturday Love
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April 01, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 1st is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 01, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 01, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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April 01, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 01, 1986 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 01, 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 April 01, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 01:27 am and setting at 11:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 26, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Apr 24, 1986.

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How old is someone born on April 01, 1986?


Someone born on April 01, 1986 is:

39 years 1 month old,

or 469 months and 4 days old,

or 2039 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14279 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 01, 1986?

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 01, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 01, 1986.

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