What happened on Saturday April 05, 1986?

Here's what happened on April 05, 1986:

• La Belle Discotheque Bombing in West Berlin A terrorist bombing at the La Belle Discotheque in West Berlin, Germany, killed three people and injured approximately 230, primarily targeting U.S. military personnel. The attack was later attributed to Libya, which led to significant international tensions and retaliatory strikes by the United States.
• Earthquake in Cuzco, Peru A magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck the Cuzco region of Peru, causing significant destruction. The seismic event resulted in at least 16 fatalities, 170 injuries, and the destruction of approximately 2,000 houses, highlighting the region's vulnerability to geological instability.
• 140th Grand National Horse Race Richard Dunwoody won the 140th Grand National horse race, riding the 9-year-old horse West Tip, a 15/2 second favorite. He won by a margin of 2 lengths, defeating Young Driver in a thrilling competition.
• Death of Cricket Player Colin McCool Colin McCool, an Australian cricket player who represented his country in 14 Test matches and took 36 wickets, passed away. His contribution to Australian cricket represents a notable moment in the sport's history.
• Boomerang Toss World Record A world record was set for a throw-and-return boomerang toss, achieving an impressive distance of 121 meters. This achievement highlights the skill and precision required in traditional Australian throwing techniques.

Events in 1986

April 05, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 05, 1986

Newspapers from Apr. 05, 1986

April 05, 1986 was a Saturday and it was the 95th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 05, 1986 can also be written as 4/5/1986 in the US and as 5/4/1986 in UK and Europe.

April 05, 1986 in April 1986 calendar

Famous people born on April 05, 1986:

• Charlotte Flair

  Professional wrestler in WWE, daughter of legendary wrestler Ric Flair, and one of the most prominent female wrestlers of her generation.

• Anna Sophia Berglund

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on April 5th

Famous people died on April 05, 1986:

• Manly Wade Wellman

  Prolific American writer known for his contributions to fantasy, horror, and science fiction genres, particularly in pulp magazines.

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on April 5th

April 05, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 05, 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 05, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 05, 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 05, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 05, 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 5th 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 05, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 05, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 05, 1986 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 05, 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 05, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 04:14 am and setting at 03:56 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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Someone born on April 05, 1986 is:

39 years 1 month old,

or 469 months and 9 days old,

or 2040 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14284 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 05, 1986?

There are 326 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 05, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 05, 1986.

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