What happened on Monday August 04, 1986?

About August 4th, 1986, in brief:

  • Historical events: OPEC lowers oil production 20%
  • Day of the week: August 4th, 1986 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II) by Peter Cetera
  • #1 UK song: The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh
  • Popular movie: Momo directed by Johannes Schaaf

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August 04, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 1986:

  • OPEC lowers oil production 20%
  • OPEC Reduces Oil Production Significantly The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) decided to lower oil production by 20%, a strategic move that immediately impacted global oil markets and triggered an increase in oil prices. This reduction in output was aimed at stabilizing petroleum prices and managing global oil supply.
  • OPEC Reduces Oil Production Significantly The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) decided to lower oil production by 20%, a strategic move that immediately impacted global oil markets and triggered an increase in oil prices. This reduction in output was aimed at stabilizing petroleum prices and managing global oil supply.
  • OPEC Reduces Oil Production Significantly The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) decided to lower oil production by 20%, a strategic move that immediately impacted global oil markets and triggered an increase in oil prices. This reduction in output was aimed at stabilizing petroleum prices and managing global oil supply.
  • Steve Carlton Reaches 4,000 Strikeout Milestone Legendary Giants left-handed pitcher Steve Carlton achieved a remarkable career milestone by becoming the second player in Major League Baseball history to reach 4,000 career strikeouts. He accomplished this feat by striking out center-fielder Eric Davis during an 11-5 loss against the Cincinnati Reds, solidifying his status as one of baseball's most dominant pitchers.
  • Steve Carlton Reaches 4,000 Strikeout Milestone Legendary Giants left-handed pitcher Steve Carlton achieved a remarkable career milestone by becoming the second player in Major League Baseball history to reach 4,000 career strikeouts. He accomplished this feat by striking out center-fielder Eric Davis during an 11-5 loss against the Cincinnati Reds, solidifying his status as one of baseball's most dominant pitchers.
  • Steve Carlton Reaches 4,000 Strikeout Milestone Legendary Giants left-handed pitcher Steve Carlton achieved a remarkable career milestone by becoming the second player in Major League Baseball history to reach 4,000 career strikeouts. He accomplished this feat by striking out center-fielder Eric Davis during an 11-5 loss against the Cincinnati Reds, solidifying his status as one of baseball's most dominant pitchers.
  • USFL Suspends Operations The United States Football League (USFL) owners voted to suspend operations for the 1986 season following a legal battle with the National Football League (NFL). After winning only token damages in an antitrust lawsuit, the league effectively ceased competitive play, marking a significant moment in professional American football history.
  • USFL Suspends Operations The United States Football League (USFL) owners voted to suspend operations for the 1986 season following a legal battle with the National Football League (NFL). After winning only token damages in an antitrust lawsuit, the league effectively ceased competitive play, marking a significant moment in professional American football history.
  • USFL Suspends Operations The United States Football League (USFL) owners voted to suspend operations for the 1986 season following a legal battle with the National Football League (NFL). After winning only token damages in an antitrust lawsuit, the league effectively ceased competitive play, marking a significant moment in professional American football history.

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What day of the week was August 04, 1986?


August 04, 1986 was a Monday and it was the 216th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1986 can also be written as 8/4/1986 in the US and as 4/8/1986 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 04, 1986?


Famous people born on August 04, 1986:

  • Charlotte Casiraghi

    Member of the Monégasque royal family, daughter of Princess Caroline of Monaco, and a prominent socialite and equestrian.

  • Cicinho

    Brazilian footballer who played as a right-back for several clubs, including Real Madrid and São Paulo.

  • Nick Augusto

    Professional drummer for the heavy metal band Trivium, known for his technical drumming skills and contributions to the band's sound.

  • Jackie Aina

    Prominent YouTube beauty and lifestyle content creator known for her makeup tutorials and advocacy for diversity in the beauty industry.

  • Lily Costner
  • David Williams (rugby league)
  • Ricardo Faty

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August 04, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 04, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 4th and August 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 04, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1986 was Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II) by Peter Cetera, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

  1. - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II) youtube
  2. - Papa Don't Preach youtube
  3. - Mad About You youtube
  4. - Sledgehammer youtube
  5. - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off youtube

August 04, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

  1. - The Lady In Red youtube
  2. - I Want To Wake Up With You youtube
  3. - Papa Don't Preach youtube
  4. - So Macho / Cruising youtube
  5. - Camouflage youtube

August 04, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 1986 was Closer Than Close by Jean Carne, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

  1. - Closer Than Close
  2. - Do You Get Enough Love
  3. - Sweet Love
  4. - Rumors
  5. - Give Me The Reason
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August 04, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

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August 04, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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August 04, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 04, 1986 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 August 04, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:19 am and setting at 08:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 1986.

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How old is someone born on August 04, 1986?


Someone born on August 04, 1986 is:

38 years 9 months old,

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or 14163 days old,

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