What happened on Thursday August 07, 1986?

Here's what happened on August 07, 1986:

• US Senate Supports Strategic Defense Initiative The United States Senate votes in support of the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), popularly known as the 'Star Wars' program, a controversial Cold War-era missile defense system proposed by the Reagan administration.
• Andrew Wyeth's Secret Artistic Project Revealed The art world learns of Andrew Wyeth's clandestine artistic endeavor: 240 drawings and paintings of his neighbor Helga Testorf, created secretly over several years. This revelation provides unprecedented insight into the renowned artist's private creative process.
• Epic Transcontinental Bicycle Journey Begins Daniel Buettner, Bret Anderson, Martin Engel, and Anne Knabe embark on an extraordinary cross-continental bicycle expedition, spanning an ambitious 15,266-mile route from Prudhoe Bay, Alaska to Argentina. This remarkable journey represents an extraordinary test of human endurance, physical fitness, and adventurous spirit.
• Berkeley Radio Station Call Letter Change KRE-AM in Berkeley, California initiates preparations to change its call letters to KBLX (later becoming KBFN), marking a significant moment in the station's broadcasting history.
• Honky Tonk Nights Theater Performance A limited theatrical production of 'Honky Tonk Nights' debuts at the historic Biltmore Theater in New York City, offering a four-performance run that likely showcased musical or comedic entertainment.

Events in 1986

August 07, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 07, 1986

Newspapers from Aug. 07, 1986

August 07, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 219th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1986 can also be written as 8/7/1986 in the US and as 7/8/1986 in UK and Europe.

August 07, 1986 in August 1986 calendar

Famous people born on August 07, 1986:

• Altair Jarabo

  Mexican actress and model known for her work in telenovelas and television series.

• Paul Biedermann

  German competitive swimmer who has won multiple international swimming championships.

• Valter Birsa

  Slovenian professional footballer who has played for various clubs in Slovenia and abroad.

• John Degrazio
• Abd Allah bin Bandar Al Sa'ud

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on August 7th

Famous people died on August 07, 1986:

• Aline Valangin

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on August 7th

August 07, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 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. Peter Cetera - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II)
2. Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
3. Belinda Carlisle - Mad About You
4. Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
5. Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off

August 07, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Chris De Burgh - The Lady In Red
2. Boris Gardiner - I Want To Wake Up With You
3. Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
4. Sinitta - So Macho / Cruising
5. Stan Ridgway - Camouflage

August 07, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 1986 was Closer Than Close by Jean Carne, according to the music chart for the week August 4th and August 10th.

1. Jean Carne - Closer Than Close
2. Shirley Jones - Do You Get Enough Love
3. Anita Baker - Sweet Love
4. - Rumors
5. Luther Vandross - Give Me The Reason

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 07, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 07, 1986 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:38 am and setting at 09:46 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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Your place in the Universe on August 07, 1986

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Someone born on August 07, 1986 is:

38 years 9 months old,

or 465 months and 7 days old,

or 2022 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14160 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 1986?

There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 7th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 07, 1986.

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