What happened on Thursday February 06, 1986?

Here's what happened on February 06, 1986:

• Space Shuttle Challenger Accident Investigation Launched US President Ronald Reagan announces the formation of a presidential commission to investigate the tragic Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, which occurred just days earlier on January 28, 1986, where the shuttle exploded 73 seconds after liftoff, killing all seven crew members.
• Salvation Army Leadership Change Frederick Coutts, born in 1899, is noted as the 8th General of The Salvation Army, a significant leadership role in the international Christian charitable organization.
• Brendan Taylor Birth Brendan Taylor, a notable Zimbabwean cricket player and wicket-keeper, is mentioned as being associated with this date.

Events in 1986

February 06, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 06, 1986

Newspapers from Feb. 06, 1986

February 06, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 37th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 06, 1986 can also be written as 2/6/1986 in the US and as 6/2/1986 in UK and Europe.

February 06, 1986 in February 1986 calendar

Famous people born on February 06, 1986:

• Dane DeHaan

  Dane DeHaan is an American actor known for his versatile roles in science fiction and superhero films like Chronicle, The Amazing Spider-Man...

• Yunho (singer)

  Yunho is a prominent South Korean singer, actor, and dancer, best known as a key member of the globally acclaimed K-pop group TVXQ, which...

• Sopho Nizharadze
• Melanie Collins
• Yunho

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on February 6th

Famous people died on February 06, 1986:

• Minoru Yamasaki

  Prominent Japanese-American architect famous for designing the original World Trade Center twin towers in New York City, a landmark project...

• Dandy Nichols

  English actress (b. 1907).

• Frederick Coutts

  From november 1963, scottish writer and salvation army general.

• Ray Moyer
• Sergio Iesi

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on February 6th

February 06, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 06, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week February 3rd and February 9th.

1. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
2. Survivor - Burning Heart
3. Wham! - I'm Your Man
4. Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going
5. Whitney Houston - How Will I Know

February 06, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 06, 1986 was When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going) by Billy Ocean, according to the music chart for the week February 3rd and February 9th.

1. Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going)
2. Diana Ross - Chain Reaction
3. Madonna - Borderline
4. A-ha - The Sun Always Shines On TV
5. Su Pollard - Starting Together

February 06, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 06, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week February 3rd and February 9th.

1. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
2. Stevie Wonder - Go Home
3. Sade - The Sweetest Taboo
4. Meli'sa Morgan - Do Me Baby
5. Atlantic Starr - Secret Lovers

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 6th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 06, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 06, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 06, 1986 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 06, 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 February 06, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:38 am and setting at 03:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 26, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Feb 24, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on February 06, 1986

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Someone born on February 06, 1986 is:

39 years 2 months old,

or 470 months and 17 days old,

or 2045 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14321 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 06, 1986?

There are 289 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 6th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 06, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 06, 1986.

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