What happened on Monday January 06, 1986?

Here's what happened on January 06, 1986:

• Mass Layoffs at Impala Platinum in Johannesburg Impala Platinum mining company terminated employment for 20,000 black mine workers in Johannesburg, highlighting labor tensions during the apartheid era in South Africa.
• Space Shuttle Mission STS-61-C Launch Scrubbed NASA's Space Shuttle mission STS-61-C was aborted at T-31 seconds before launch due to a critical liquid oxygen valve malfunction, ensuring crew safety.
• Michael Heseltine Resigns from British Defense Secretary Position British politician Michael Heseltine resigned from his role as Defense Secretary, a significant political event in the United Kingdom's governmental landscape.
• Birth of Petter Northug, Norwegian Cross-Country Skiing Champion Petter Northug was born, who would later become one of Norway's most celebrated cross-country skiers, known for his exceptional skiing skills and competitive spirit.
• Bob Holland's Final Test Cricket Match Australian cricketer Bob Holland played his last Test cricket match, marking the end of his international cricket career.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from Jan. 06, 1986

Newspapers from Jan. 06, 1986

January 06, 1986 was a Monday and it was the 6th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 06, 1986 can also be written as 1/6/1986 in the US and as 6/1/1986 in UK and Europe.

January 06, 1986 in January 1986 calendar

Famous people born on January 06, 1986:

• Alex Turner (musician)

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• Irina Shayk

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• Michelle Waterson

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• Alex Turner

  English singer, songwriter, and musician.

• Elizabeth Blackmore

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on January 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 1986 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
2. Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time
3. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
4. Simple Minds - Alive & Kicking
5. Klymaxx - I Miss You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 1986 was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
2. A-ha - The Sun Always Shines On TV
3. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
4. Dire Straits - Walk Of Life
5. Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 1986 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
2. Eugene Wilde - Don't Say No Tonight
3. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
4. Ready For The World - Digital Display
5. Stevie Wonder - Go Home

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 06, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 03:04 am and setting at 01:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on January 06, 1986

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Someone born on January 06, 1986 is:

39 years 3 months old,

or 471 months and 17 days old,

or 2050 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14352 days old,

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

There are 258 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 6th 2026.

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

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

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