What happened on Thursday May 01, 1986?

Here's what happened on May 01, 1986:

• Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Reported Soviet news agency Tass reports the Chernobyl nuclear power plant mishap, marking a significant moment in global nuclear safety history. The report signaled the beginning of understanding the catastrophic nuclear accident that occurred in Ukraine.
• North Pole Expedition Achievement Will Stegers successfully leads an expedition to reach the North Pole, highlighting human endurance and exploration in extreme Arctic conditions.
• NASCAR Speed Record Set Bill Elliott sets a remarkable stock car speed record of 212.229 mph, demonstrating the advancing performance capabilities in motorsports during the mid-1980s.
• Remembering Hylda Baker Commemorating Hylda Baker, a notable English comedy actress who was born in 1905 and made significant contributions to British entertainment.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from May. 01, 1986

Newspapers from 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.

May 01, 1986 in May 1986 calendar

Famous people born on May 01, 1986:

• Christian Benítez

  Ecuadorian professional footballer who played as a striker and tragically died at a young age.

• Dianna Agron

  American actress best known for her role as Quinn Fabray in the popular TV series Glee.

• Mamadou Samassa
• Mona Walravens
• Dakota Cochrane
• Chris Coy
• Damián Díaz
• Igor Djoman
• Marinella Falca
• Jerrell Freeman
• Kenji Fujimitsu
• Abby Huntsman
• Jesse Klaver
• Mateusz Kościukiewicz
• Denys Kulakov
• Vanes Martirosyan
• Dani Massunguna
• Domenico Montrone
• Nildo Petrolina

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on May 1st

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.

1. Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love
2. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
3. Prince - Kiss
4. Van Halen - Why Can't This Be Love
5. The Rolling Stones - 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.

1. George Michael - A Different Corner
2. Cliff Richard & The Young Ones - Living Doll
3. Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
4. Queen - A Kind Of Magic
5. Sam Cooke - 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 music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. Stephanie Mills - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love
2. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
3. Prince And The Revolution - Kiss
4. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
5. The Jets - Crush On You

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 1986

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Someone born on May 01, 1986 is:

39 years and 22 days old,

or 468 months and 22 days old,

or 2038 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14267 days old,

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

There are 343 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 1st 2026.

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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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