What happened on Tuesday August 05, 1986?

About August 5th, 1986, in brief:

  • Historical events: US Senate votes for SDI-project
  • Day of the week: August 5th, 1986 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #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 05, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1986:

  • US Senate votes for SDI-project
  • Steve Carlton is 2nd to pitch 4,000 strikeout
  • US Senate Approves Strategic Defense Initiative The United States Senate voted to support the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), a controversial missile defense program popularly known as the 'Star Wars' program. This Cold War-era initiative aimed to develop advanced technological systems to protect the United States from potential nuclear missile attacks.
  • US Senate Approves Strategic Defense Initiative The United States Senate voted to support the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), a controversial missile defense program popularly known as the 'Star Wars' program. This Cold War-era initiative aimed to develop advanced technological systems to protect the United States from potential nuclear missile attacks.
  • US Senate Approves Strategic Defense Initiative The United States Senate voted to support the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), a controversial missile defense program popularly known as the 'Star Wars' program. This Cold War-era initiative aimed to develop advanced technological systems to protect the United States from potential nuclear missile attacks.
  • Steve Carlton Reaches 4,000 Strikeout Milestone San Francisco Giants' left-handed pitcher Steve Carlton made baseball history by becoming the second pitcher ever to reach the prestigious 4,000 strikeout milestone. During an 11-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, Carlton struck out center-fielder Eric Davis, cementing his place among baseball's elite pitchers.
  • Steve Carlton Reaches 4,000 Strikeout Milestone San Francisco Giants' left-handed pitcher Steve Carlton made baseball history by becoming the second pitcher ever to reach the prestigious 4,000 strikeout milestone. During an 11-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, Carlton struck out center-fielder Eric Davis, cementing his place among baseball's elite pitchers.
  • Steve Carlton Reaches 4,000 Strikeout Milestone San Francisco Giants' left-handed pitcher Steve Carlton made baseball history by becoming the second pitcher ever to reach the prestigious 4,000 strikeout milestone. During an 11-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds, Carlton struck out center-fielder Eric Davis, cementing his place among baseball's elite pitchers.
  • Ingrid Kristiansen Sets 5,000m World Record Norwegian long-distance runner Ingrid Kristiansen achieved a remarkable athletic milestone by setting a new world record in the 5,000m event with an impressive time of 14:37.33 during a competition in Stockholm, Sweden. Her performance demonstrated exceptional speed and endurance in women's long-distance running.
  • Ingrid Kristiansen Sets 5,000m World Record Norwegian long-distance runner Ingrid Kristiansen achieved a remarkable athletic milestone by setting a new world record in the 5,000m event with an impressive time of 14:37.33 during a competition in Stockholm, Sweden. Her performance demonstrated exceptional speed and endurance in women's long-distance running.
  • Ingrid Kristiansen Sets 5,000m World Record Norwegian long-distance runner Ingrid Kristiansen achieved a remarkable athletic milestone by setting a new world record in the 5,000m event with an impressive time of 14:37.33 during a competition in Stockholm, Sweden. Her performance demonstrated exceptional speed and endurance in women's long-distance running.
  • Andrew Wyeth's Secret Artwork Revealed A significant art world revelation occurred when it was disclosed that renowned American artist Andrew Wyeth had secretly created 240 drawings and paintings featuring his neighbor Helga Testorf. These previously unknown artworks provided a fascinating insight into Wyeth's private artistic process and subject matter.
  • Andrew Wyeth's Secret Artwork Revealed A significant art world revelation occurred when it was disclosed that renowned American artist Andrew Wyeth had secretly created 240 drawings and paintings featuring his neighbor Helga Testorf. These previously unknown artworks provided a fascinating insight into Wyeth's private artistic process and subject matter.
  • Andrew Wyeth's Secret Artwork Revealed A significant art world revelation occurred when it was disclosed that renowned American artist Andrew Wyeth had secretly created 240 drawings and paintings featuring his neighbor Helga Testorf. These previously unknown artworks provided a fascinating insight into Wyeth's private artistic process and subject matter.

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

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What day of the week was August 05, 1986?


August 05, 1986 was a Tuesday and it was the 217th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1986 can also be written as 8/5/1986 in the US and as 5/8/1986 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 05, 1986?


Famous people born on August 05, 1986:

  • Kathrin Zettel

    Professional alpine ski racer from Austria who competed at international levels, known for her technical skills in slalom and giant slalom...

  • Paula Creamer

    Professional golfer from the United States, nicknamed 'Pink Panther', known for her successful LPGA Tour career and multiple tournament...

  • Britney Arianna

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August 05, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 05, 1986:

  • Karl Streibel

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August 05, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

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

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 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 05, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

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August 05, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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August 05, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1986 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 05, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:24 am and setting at 09:00 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 05, 1986?


Someone born on August 05, 1986 is:

38 years 9 months old,

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or 14153 days old,

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

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