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see horoscope and birth chart for May 08, 1986What happened on Thursday May 08, 1986?
About May 8th, 1986, in brief:
- Historical events: Óscar Arias was inaugurated into his first term as President of Costa Rica, marking a significant moment in the country's political history. Arias would later become known for his efforts to promote peace in Central America during the 1980s, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987.
- Day of the week: May 8th, 1986 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys
- #1 UK song: The Chicken Song by Spitting Image
- Popular movie: Cobra directed by George P. Cosmatos
More about May 8th, 1986? See below for more news and curiosities on May 8th, 1986.
May 08, 1986: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1986:
- Óscar Arias Becomes President of Costa Rica Óscar Arias was inaugurated into his first term as President of Costa Rica, marking a significant moment in the country's political history. Arias would later become known for his efforts to promote peace in Central America during the 1980s, for which he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1987.
- Expo 86 Opens in Vancouver Expo 86, the World Exposition on Transportation and Communication, officially opened in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. This World's Fair showcased innovative technologies and global communication advancements, attracting international visitors and highlighting the technological progress of the mid-1980s.
May 08, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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May 08, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 08, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 5th and May 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 08, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1986 was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
- Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
- Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love
- Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
- Van Halen - Why Can't This Be Love
- Janet Jackson - What Have You Done For Me Lately
May 08, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1986 was The Chicken Song by Spitting Image, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
- Spitting Image - The Chicken Song
- Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
- Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
- Level 42 - Lessons In Love
- Madonna - Live To Tell
May 08, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1986 was I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love by Stephanie Mills, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.
- Stephanie Mills - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love
- Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
- Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
- The S.O.S. Band - The Finest
- Prince And The Revolution - Kiss
May 08, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 08, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 08, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1986 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 May 08, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:29 am and setting at 09:05 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 1986 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1986.
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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 1986
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How old is someone born on May 08, 1986?
Someone born on May 08, 1986 is:
38 years 11 months old,
or 467 months and 24 days old,
or 2034 weeks and 1 day old,
or 14239 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1986?
There are 6 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 8th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1986?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 08, 1986.
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