What happened on Wednesday, July 2, 1986?

Here's what happened on July 02, 1986:

• Attack on protesters during Chilean national strike On July 2, 1986, during a national strike against General Augusto Pinochet's military dictatorship, two protesters, Rodrigo Rojas de Negri and Carmen Gloria Quintana, were detained by a military patrol in Santiago. They were severely beaten, doused with gasoline, and set on fire. Rojas died from his injuries four days later; Quintana survived but suffered extensive burns. The incident drew international condemnation and highlighted human rights abuses under Pinochet's regime. source: bbc.com
• Supreme Court upholds affirmative action in employment cases On July 2, 1986, the U.S. Supreme Court issued two significant rulings affirming the use of affirmative action to address past employment discrimination. In a 6-3 decision, the Court upheld a court-approved settlement between the city of Cleveland and minority firefighters, endorsing the use of specific racial goals and timetables to remedy discrimination. In a separate 5-4 ruling, the Court supported a federal court order requiring a New York union to meet specific minority hiring targets, emphasizing the permissibility of such measures without evidence of prior discrimination. These decisions marked a substantial endorsement of affirmative action policies during the Reagan administration. source: washingtonpost.com
• Supreme Court upholds affirmative action in two cases On July 2, 1986, the U.S. Supreme Court issued two landmark decisions affirming the constitutionality of affirmative action programs. In Local No. 93, International Association of Firefighters v. City of Cleveland, the Court upheld a consent decree that required the city to promote minority firefighters to address past discrimination. In Local 28 of Sheet Metal Workers' International Association v. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the Court endorsed a court-ordered affirmative action plan mandating specific minority hiring goals for a New York union. These decisions reinforced the use of affirmative action to remedy historical employment discrimination. source: washingtonpost.com
• General strike in Chile on July 2, 1986 On July 2, 1986, Chile experienced a significant general strike organized by the National Civic Assembly, a coalition of labor unions and professional organizations. The strike aimed to protest against the military dictatorship of General Augusto Pinochet and called for democratic reforms. The two-day strike led to widespread disruptions, including halted public transportation, factory absenteeism, and street barricades. The government's response was marked by military patrols and confrontations with protesters, resulting in at least six deaths and numerous injuries. The strike underscored the growing opposition to Pinochet's regime and highlighted the public's desire for democratic change. source: washingtonpost.com
• International Year of Peace The United Nations designated 1986 as the International Year of Peace, promoting global efforts towards conflict resolution and peaceful coexistence.
• Aeroflot Flight 2306 Crash Aeroflot Flight 2306 crashed during an emergency landing at Syktyvkar Airport in the Komi Republic, Russia, resulting in the tragic loss of 54 lives and drawing attention to aviation safety concerns. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
• Lindsay Lohan Birth Lindsay Lohan, a prominent American actress and musician, was born on this day. She would later become a well-known Hollywood personality known for her roles in films like 'Mean Girls' and 'The Parent Trap'.
• Roger Clemens Suffers First Loss Baseball pitcher Roger Clemens experienced his first loss of the year after an impressive streak of 14 consecutive wins, marking a notable moment in his professional career.
• Choi Dae Hyun, Korean Model Choi Dae Hyun, a Korean model, was notable in the fashion industry during this period, representing contemporary Korean modeling talent.

Events in 1986

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

LIFE magazines from July 1986

Newspapers from Jul. 02, 1986

July 02, 1986 was a Wednesday and it was the 183rd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 02, 1986 can also be written as 7/2/1986 in the US and as 2/7/1986 in UK and Europe.

July 02, 1986 in July 1986 calendar

Famous people born on July 02, 1986:

• Lindsay Lohan

  Lindsay Lohan is an American actress, singer, and entrepreneur who rose to fame as a child star in the late 1990s and early 2000s, starring in films such as 'The Parent Trap,' 'Freaky Friday,' and 'Mean Girls.' Known for her versatility in both comedic and dramatic roles, Lohan became one of the most recognized teen celebrities of her era, later … [bio]

• Katie Taylor

  Katie Taylor is a world-renowned Irish professional boxer who has been a trailblazer for women's boxing, winning multiple world...

• Bruno de Rezende
• Sam Trickett
• Brett Cecil
• Fatima Trotta

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on July 2nd

Famous people died on July 02, 1986:

• Hoàng Văn Thái

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on July 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 02, 1986 was There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) by Billy Ocean, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

1. Billy Ocean - There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)
2. Simply Red - Holding Back The Years
3. El DeBarge - Who's Johnny (Short Circuit Theme)
4. Howard Jones - No One Is To Blame
5. Janet Jackson - Nasty

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 02, 1986 was Spirit In The Sky by Doctor & The Medics, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

1. Doctor & The Medics - Spirit In The Sky
2. Wham! - The Edge Of Heaven
3. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
4. Simply Red - Holding Back The Years
5. Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 02, 1986 was There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) by Billy Ocean, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

1. Billy Ocean - There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)
2. El DeBarge - Who's Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme)
3. Janet Jackson - Nasty
4. Rene & Angela - You Don't Have To Cry
5. Midnight Star - Headlines

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 2nd is Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 02, 1986 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 02, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 02:02 am and setting at 05:52 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 22, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 1986.

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Someone born on July 02, 1986 is:

40 years 1 month old,

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