What happened on Friday November 07, 1986?

About November 7th, 1986, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Lebanese magazine Ash-Shiraa revealed a covert United States operation involving secret weapons sales to Iran, aimed at securing the release of 7 American hostages held by pro-Iranian groups in Lebanon. This revelation would become a significant political scandal that exposed complex geopolitical maneuvering during the Cold War era.
  • Day of the week: November 7th, 1986 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Amanda by Boston
  • #1 UK song: Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From 'Top Gun') by Berlin
  • Popular movie: An American Tail directed by Don Bluth

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November 07, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 07, 1986:

  • Iran-Contra Scandal Exposed by Lebanese Magazine The Lebanese magazine Ash-Shiraa revealed a covert United States operation involving secret weapons sales to Iran, aimed at securing the release of 7 American hostages held by pro-Iranian groups in Lebanon. This revelation would become a significant political scandal that exposed complex geopolitical maneuvering during the Cold War era.
  • Iran-Contra Scandal Exposed by Lebanese Magazine The Lebanese magazine Ash-Shiraa revealed a covert United States operation involving secret weapons sales to Iran, aimed at securing the release of 7 American hostages held by pro-Iranian groups in Lebanon. This revelation would become a significant political scandal that exposed complex geopolitical maneuvering during the Cold War era.
  • Iran-Contra Scandal Exposed by Lebanese Magazine The Lebanese magazine Ash-Shiraa revealed a covert United States operation involving secret weapons sales to Iran, aimed at securing the release of 7 American hostages held by pro-Iranian groups in Lebanon. This revelation would become a significant political scandal that exposed complex geopolitical maneuvering during the Cold War era.
  • Document Shredding in Iran-Contra Affair National Security Council member Oliver North and his secretary Fawn Hall began destroying documents related to the illegal arms sales to Iran and subsequent funding of Contra rebels in Nicaragua. This act of document destruction was part of the broader Iran-Contra scandal that would lead to significant political investigations.
  • Document Shredding in Iran-Contra Affair National Security Council member Oliver North and his secretary Fawn Hall began destroying documents related to the illegal arms sales to Iran and subsequent funding of Contra rebels in Nicaragua. This act of document destruction was part of the broader Iran-Contra scandal that would lead to significant political investigations.
  • Document Shredding in Iran-Contra Affair National Security Council member Oliver North and his secretary Fawn Hall began destroying documents related to the illegal arms sales to Iran and subsequent funding of Contra rebels in Nicaragua. This act of document destruction was part of the broader Iran-Contra scandal that would lead to significant political investigations.
  • Alex Ferguson Becomes Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson was appointed as the manager of Manchester United, a decision that would prove transformative for the football club. Ferguson would go on to become one of the most successful managers in football history, leading Manchester United to unprecedented success over the next two decades.
  • Alex Ferguson Becomes Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson was appointed as the manager of Manchester United, a decision that would prove transformative for the football club. Ferguson would go on to become one of the most successful managers in football history, leading Manchester United to unprecedented success over the next two decades.
  • Alex Ferguson Becomes Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson was appointed as the manager of Manchester United, a decision that would prove transformative for the football club. Ferguson would go on to become one of the most successful managers in football history, leading Manchester United to unprecedented success over the next two decades.
  • Northern Mariana Islands Join United States Political Union The Northern Mariana Islands officially entered a political union with the United States, implementing a covenant that granted United States citizenship to legally qualified island residents. This marked a significant milestone in the territory's political development, following the adoption of its own constitution in 1977 and the establishment of a constitutional government in January 1978.
  • Northern Mariana Islands Join United States Political Union The Northern Mariana Islands officially entered a political union with the United States, implementing a covenant that granted United States citizenship to legally qualified island residents. This marked a significant milestone in the territory's political development, following the adoption of its own constitution in 1977 and the establishment of a constitutional government in January 1978.
  • Northern Mariana Islands Join United States Political Union The Northern Mariana Islands officially entered a political union with the United States, implementing a covenant that granted United States citizenship to legally qualified island residents. This marked a significant milestone in the territory's political development, following the adoption of its own constitution in 1977 and the establishment of a constitutional government in January 1978.
  • Greater Manchester Police Investigate Moors Murders Greater Manchester Police announced a search for the bodies of two missing children following confessions from infamous serial killers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. This development brought renewed attention to the horrific Moors murders, which had occurred more than 20 years earlier.
  • Greater Manchester Police Investigate Moors Murders Greater Manchester Police announced a search for the bodies of two missing children following confessions from infamous serial killers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. This development brought renewed attention to the horrific Moors murders, which had occurred more than 20 years earlier.
  • Greater Manchester Police Investigate Moors Murders Greater Manchester Police announced a search for the bodies of two missing children following confessions from infamous serial killers Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. This development brought renewed attention to the horrific Moors murders, which had occurred more than 20 years earlier.
  • British International Helicopters Chinook Crash A tragic aviation disaster occurred, resulting in the deaths of 45 people in the British International Helicopters Chinook crash. This incident highlighted significant safety concerns in civilian helicopter transportation during the mid-1980s.
  • British International Helicopters Chinook Crash A tragic aviation disaster occurred, resulting in the deaths of 45 people in the British International Helicopters Chinook crash. This incident highlighted significant safety concerns in civilian helicopter transportation during the mid-1980s.
  • British International Helicopters Chinook Crash A tragic aviation disaster occurred, resulting in the deaths of 45 people in the British International Helicopters Chinook crash. This incident highlighted significant safety concerns in civilian helicopter transportation during the mid-1980s.

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

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What day of the week was November 07, 1986?


November 07, 1986 was a Friday and it was the 311th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 07, 1986 can also be written as 11/7/1986 in the US and as 7/11/1986 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 07, 1986?


Famous people born on November 07, 1986:

  • Toro y Moi
  • Luisa Wietzorek

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November 07, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 07, 1986:

  • Tracy Pew

    Australian musician (the birthday party), (born 1957).

  • Henry Gilman

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November 07, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 07, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 3rd and November 9th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 07, 1986 was Amanda by Boston, according to the music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

  1. - Amanda youtube
  2. - I Didn't Mean To Turn You On youtube
  3. - True Colors youtube
  4. - Human youtube
  5. - True Blue youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 07, 1986 was Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From 'Top Gun') by Berlin, according to the music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

  1. - Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From 'Top Gun') youtube
  2. - You Keep Me Hangin' On youtube
  3. - The Final Countdown youtube
  4. - Showing Out (Get Fresh At The Weekend) youtube
  5. - Breakout youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 07, 1986 was A Little Bit More by Melba Moore (Duet With Freddie Jackson), according to the music chart for the week November 3rd and November 9th.

  1. - A Little Bit More
  2. - Shake You Down youtube
  3. - Tasty Love
  4. - Human youtube
  5. - Nail It To The Wall
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November 07, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 7th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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November 07, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 07, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 12:39 pm and setting at 11:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 17, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Nov 16, 1986.

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How old is someone born on November 07, 1986?


Someone born on November 07, 1986 is:

38 years 5 months old,

or 461 months and 16 days old,

or 2006 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14047 days old,

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

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