What happened on Wednesday April 02, 1986?

Here's what happened on April 02, 1986:

• Terrorist Attack at Athens Airport A terrorist bombing at the Trans World Airlines counter in Athens Airport, Greece, results in the tragic deaths of four US passengers. This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges and international terrorism threats of the mid-1980s.
• George Wallace Announces Retirement Alabama governor George Wallace, a prominent and controversial political figure best known for his historical stance of segregation and the infamous 'Stand in the Schoolhouse Door' incident, announces he will not seek a fifth four-year term. He plans to retire from public life at the end of his term in January 1987, marking the end of a significant era in Alabama's political history.
• NCAA Adopts 3-Point Basketball Rule The NCAA Basketball Rules Committee votes to implement the 3-point shot beginning in the 1986-87 season, setting the distance at 19 feet, 9 inches. This rule change would significantly transform college basketball strategy and gameplay, creating more opportunities for long-range shooting.

Events in 1986

April 02, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 02, 1986

Newspapers from Apr. 02, 1986

April 02, 1986 was a Wednesday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 1986 can also be written as 4/2/1986 in the US and as 2/4/1986 in UK and Europe.

April 02, 1986 in April 1986 calendar

Famous people born on April 02, 1986:

• Hillary Scott

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• Ibrahim Afellay

  Ibrahim Afellay is a Dutch professional footballer who has played for top clubs like Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven, and represented the...

• Drew Van Acker

  Drew Van Acker is an American actor best known for his role as Jason DiLaurentis in the popular teen drama series 'Pretty Little Liars'.

• Andris Biedrins
• Julia Scott Carey
• Lee Dewyze
• Julian Reister
• Néné Diamé
• R3hab
• Kōta Fujimoto
• Erica Jarder
• Erlana Larkins
• Raúl Llorente
• Léo Matos
• Nello Maestri
• Rəşad Kərimov
• Abraham Shatimuene
• Sławomir Sikora

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on April 2nd

Famous people died on April 02, 1986:

• Eduardo Notari

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on April 2nd

April 02, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 1986 was Rock Me Amadeus by Falco, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
2. John Cougar Mellencamp - R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock)
3. Prince - Kiss
4. Atlantic Starr - Secret Lovers
5. Heart - These Dreams

April 02, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 02, 1986 was Chain Reaction by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Diana Ross - Chain Reaction
2. The Bangles - Manic Monday
3. Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going)
4. Cliff Richard & The Young Ones - Living Doll
5. Sigue Sigue Sputnik - Love Missile F1-11

April 02, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 02, 1986 was Kiss by Prince And The Revolution, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Prince And The Revolution - Kiss
2. Janet Jackson - What Have You Done For Me Lately
3. New Edition - A Little Bit Of Love (Is All It Takes)
4. The Gap Band - Going In Circles
5. Cherrelle With Alexander O'Neal - Saturday Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd 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 02, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 02, 1986 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 02, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 02:24 am and setting at 12:29 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 02, 1986

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Someone born on April 02, 1986 is:

39 years 1 month old,

or 469 months and 12 days old,

or 2041 weeks

or 14287 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 02, 1986?

There are 323 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 02, 1986.

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