Thursday May 01, 1986: on this day

May 01, 1986 was the 121st day of the year 1986, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 01, 1986 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 01, 1986, who was born and died on May 01, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Addicted To Love by Robert Palmer), movies (e.g. Down by Law, directed by Jim Jarmusch), TV series (e.g. Magnus) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 1986?


May 01, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 121st day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1986 can also be written as 5/1/1986 in the US and as 1/5/1986 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1986:

  • Bill elliott sets stock car speed record of 212.229 mph.
  • Will stegers expedition reaches north pole.

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May 01, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus 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 01, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 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 1st, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 01, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 02:47 am and setting at 01:42 pm.

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 01, 1986?


Famous people born on May 01, 1986:

  • Christian Benítez

    Ecuadorian footballer (d. 2013).

  • Jerrell Freeman

    Former NFL linebacker known for his exceptional tackling skills.

  • Tia Norfleet

    Tia Norfleet is a pioneering race car driver who became the first African-American woman to be licensed by NASCAR.

  • Amanda Hess

    Neuroscientist researching the brain's response to music.

  • Jesse Klaver

    Dutch politician.

  • Adam Casey

    Australian footballer.

  • Brent Stanton

    Australian rules footballer.

  • Lee Chang-min

    South korean singer.

  • Dianna Agron

    Actress.

  • Mamadou Samassa
  • Mona Walravens
  • Denys Kulakov
  • Vanes Martirosyan
  • Dani Massunguna
  • Domenico Montrone
  • Nildo Petrolina
  • Robert Seligman

Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

  • Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar

    Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

    Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir.

  • Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress.

  • Catherine Frot
    Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

  • Julie Benz
    Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

  • Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

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May 01, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 37 years 11 months old,

or 455 months and 19 days old,

or 1981 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13869 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 1986.

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

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

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 01, 1986:

  • Hylda Baker
    Hylda Baker

    English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

  • Hugo Peretti

    American record producer and songwriter (born 1916).

  • James Ramsay
  • Lois Roden

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Madeleine Lebeau
    Madeleine Lebeau

    Madeleine Lebeau was a French actress best known for her role as Yvonne in the classic film 'Casablanca'.

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marion Mack
    Marion Mack

    Actress (general).

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis

    American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

  • Ayrton Senna

    Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

  • Daved Goldberg

    Daved Goldberg was an American entrepreneur and the co-founder of the online survey platform SurveyMonkey.

  • Antonin Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

  • Meshulem Frank

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive works.

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May 01, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 1986:

  • Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
  • Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
  • United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
  • Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
  • Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
  • Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
  • May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
  • Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 1986:

  • Saint James the Less.
  • Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
  • Saint Florine
  • Saint Augustin Schoeffer
  • Saint Theodulf.
  • Saint Andeol.
  • Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
  • Saint Jeremiah.
  • Saint Philip the Apostle.
  • Saint Brieuc.
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May 01, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 28th and May 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1986 was Addicted To Love by Robert Palmer, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 01, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Addicted To Love
  2. - West End Girls youtube
  3. - Kiss
  4. - Why Can't This Be Love
  5. - Harlem Shuffle

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1986 was A Different Corner by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 01, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 01, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - A Different Corner
  2. - Living Doll
  3. - Rock Me Amadeus youtube
  4. - A Kind Of Magic
  5. - Wonderful World

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1986 was I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love by Stephanie Mills, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

May 01, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 01, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 28th and May 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love
  2. - I Can't Wait
  3. - Kiss
  4. - On My Own
  5. - Crush On You

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May 01, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Down by Law

Down by Law

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Jim Jarmusch

Starring: Tom Waits, John Lurie, Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi

Country: United States of America

The Mission

The Mission

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Roland Joffé

Starring: Robert De Niro, Jeremy Irons, Ray McAnally, Aidan Quinn

Country: United States of America

Top Gun

Top Gun

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Tony Scott

Starring: Tom Cruise, Tim Robbins, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer

Country: United States of America

Monster in the Closet

Monster in the Closet

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Bob Dahlin

Starring: Donald Grant, Denise DuBarry, Claude Akins, Howard Duff

Short Circuit

Short Circuit

Release year: 1986

Directed by: John Badham

Starring: Ally Sheedy, Steve Guttenberg, Fisher Stevens, Austin Pendleton

Country: United States of America

May 01, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 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:

Magnus

Magnus

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Benjamin Ree

Crossroads

Crossroads

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Walter Hill

Treffpunkt Flughafen

Treffpunkt Flughafen

Release year: 1986

May 01, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 01, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Arctic Dreams by Barry Lopez

Arctic Dreams

By:

Barry Lopez's classic, National Book Award-winning study of the Far North, is widely considered to be his masterpiece. It examines its terrain, wildlife, and history of Eskimo.

Seasons Of The Heart by Cynthia Freeman

Seasons Of The Heart

By:

There is some wear and creasing to the spine. Corner creasing on the front and back cover pages. All edges have been smuggled. The front page has initials and no other marks.

High Jinx by William F. Buckley Jr

High Jinx

By:

It is 1954 and Joseph Stalin has died. Another drama is unfolding in an unnamed part of the Soviet Empire as Laurenti Beria plots to succeed him.

Bus 9 To Paradise by Leo Buscaglia

Bus 9 To Paradise

By:

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.

The Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel

The Mammoth Hunters

By:

Jean M. Auel once again opens the doors of a time past to reveal an era of wonder and danger at dawn of modern man's race.

May 01, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 01, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Ghost House

Ghost House

Platform: Master System

Genre: 2D action platformer

Publisher: Sega

Gumshoe

Gumshoe

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Platformer, Shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Hyper Dyne Side Arms

Hyper Dyne Side Arms

Platform: Arcade, PC Engine, PC Engine CD ROM, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Amiga, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Capcom/Romstar (US)

King's Quest III: To Heir Is Human

King's Quest III: To Heir Is Human

Platform: MS-DOS, Apple II, Apple IIGS, Amiga, Atari ST, Mac, Tandy Color Computer 3

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Deadly Towers

Deadly Towers

Platform: NES

Genre: Action role-playing

Publisher: JP Irem; NA Brøderbund

history

Who was the US President on May 01, 1986?

On May 01, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1986?

On May 01, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1986?

On May 01, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 1st?

May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
  • 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
  • 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.

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history

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 1, 1986