What happened on Tuesday December 02, 1986?

About December 2nd, 1986, in brief:

  • Historical events: Desi Arnaz, the renowned Cuban-born actor, band leader, and television pioneer best known for his role in 'I Love Lucy', died on December 2, 1986, at the age of 59. He was a significant figure in early television entertainment and helped shape the medium's development.
  • Day of the week: December 2nd, 1986 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: The Next Time I Fall by Peter Cetera
  • #1 UK song: The Final Countdown by Europe
  • Popular movie: Platoon directed by Oliver Stone

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December 02, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 02, 1986:

  • Desi Arnaz Passes Away Desi Arnaz, the renowned Cuban-born actor, band leader, and television pioneer best known for his role in 'I Love Lucy', died on December 2, 1986, at the age of 59. He was a significant figure in early television entertainment and helped shape the medium's development.
  • Desi Arnaz Passes Away Desi Arnaz, the renowned Cuban-born actor, band leader, and television pioneer best known for his role in 'I Love Lucy', died on December 2, 1986, at the age of 59. He was a significant figure in early television entertainment and helped shape the medium's development.
  • Desi Arnaz Passes Away Desi Arnaz, the renowned Cuban-born actor, band leader, and television pioneer best known for his role in 'I Love Lucy', died on December 2, 1986, at the age of 59. He was a significant figure in early television entertainment and helped shape the medium's development.
  • Dow Jones Industrial Average Reaches Record High On December 2, 1986, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a historic milestone by reaching a record high of 1,955.57 points, signaling strong investor confidence and economic growth during the mid-1980s.
  • Dow Jones Industrial Average Reaches Record High On December 2, 1986, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a historic milestone by reaching a record high of 1,955.57 points, signaling strong investor confidence and economic growth during the mid-1980s.
  • Dow Jones Industrial Average Reaches Record High On December 2, 1986, the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a historic milestone by reaching a record high of 1,955.57 points, signaling strong investor confidence and economic growth during the mid-1980s.
  • John Curtis Gowan, Psychologist, Dies John Curtis Gowan, an American psychologist known for his work in gifted education and creativity research, passed away on December 2, 1986. His contributions to understanding human potential and intellectual development were significant in the field of educational psychology.
  • John Curtis Gowan, Psychologist, Dies John Curtis Gowan, an American psychologist known for his work in gifted education and creativity research, passed away on December 2, 1986. His contributions to understanding human potential and intellectual development were significant in the field of educational psychology.
  • John Curtis Gowan, Psychologist, Dies John Curtis Gowan, an American psychologist known for his work in gifted education and creativity research, passed away on December 2, 1986. His contributions to understanding human potential and intellectual development were significant in the field of educational psychology.

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

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What day of the week was December 02, 1986?


December 02, 1986 was a Tuesday and it was the 336th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1986 can also be written as 12/2/1986 in the US and as 2/12/1986 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 02, 1986?


Famous people born on December 02, 1986:

  • Tal Wilkenfeld

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December 02, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 02, 1986:

  • Desi Arnaz
    Desi Arnaz

    Cuban-American television pioneer, musician, and actor who co-created 'I Love Lucy' and revolutionized television production through Desilu...

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December 02, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 02, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 1st and December 7th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1986 was The Next Time I Fall by Peter Cetera, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

  1. - The Next Time I Fall youtube
  2. - You Give Love A Bad Name youtube
  3. - Hip To Be Square youtube
  4. - The Way It Is youtube
  5. - Walk Like An Egyptian youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1986 was The Final Countdown by Europe, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

  1. - The Final Countdown youtube
  2. - Sometimes youtube
  3. - Caravan Of Love youtube
  4. - The Rain youtube
  5. - Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From 'Top Gun') youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 1986 was Tasty Love by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week December 1st and December 7th.

  1. - Tasty Love
  2. - Crazay
  3. - Goin' To The Bank
  4. - Love You Down
  5. - Love Will Conquer All
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December 02, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

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December 02, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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December 02, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 02, 1986 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 02, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 08:25 am and setting at 06:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 16, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Dec 16, 1986.

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How old is someone born on December 02, 1986?


Someone born on December 02, 1986 is:

38 years 4 months old,

or 460 months and 21 days old,

or 2003 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14022 days old,

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

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 2nd 2025.

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Tuesday December 2, 1986