What happened on Sunday February 09, 1986?

Here's what happened on February 09, 1986:

• Tomb of Tutankhamun's Treasurer Discovered Archaeologists discovered the tomb of Maya, the treasurer of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, in Egypt, providing valuable insights into ancient Egyptian royal administration and burial practices.
• Halley's Comet Reaches 30th Perihelion Halley's Comet reached its 30th perihelion, making its closest approach to the Sun during its second visit to the solar system in the 20th century. This rare astronomical event occurs approximately every 75-76 years, attracting significant scientific and public interest.
• First Handling the Ball Dismissal in ODI Cricket Mohinder Amarnath became the first batsman in One Day International cricket history to be dismissed for handling the ball, a rare and unique moment in cricket's rule interpretation and sporting ethics.
• Marvin Johnson Wins Third Light Heavyweight Title Marvin Johnson stopped Leslie Stewart in 7 rounds in Indianapolis to win the WBA light heavyweight boxing title, marking his third championship in the weight class and demonstrating his exceptional boxing prowess.
• Haydar Bakr al-Attas Appointed President of South Yemen Haydar Bakr al-Attas was appointed as the President of South Yemen, signaling potential political shifts in the region during the mid-1980s Cold War era.
• West German Swimming World Record The West German swimming team set a world record in the 4x200 meter freestyle relay with a remarkable time of 7:05.17, showcasing the nation's swimming excellence.
• Patty Sheehan Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Patty Sheehan emerged victorious in the LPGA Sarasota Golf Classic, further establishing her reputation as a prominent professional golfer in the mid-1980s.
• 36th NBA All-Star Game The Eastern Conference defeated the Western Conference 139-132 in the 36th NBA All-Star Game, held in Dallas, Texas, featuring the league's top basketball talent.

Events in 1986

February 09, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 09, 1986

Newspapers from Feb. 09, 1986

February 09, 1986 was a Sunday and it was the 40th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 09, 1986 can also be written as 2/9/1986 in the US and as 9/2/1986 in UK and Europe.

February 09, 1986 in February 1986 calendar

Famous people born on February 09, 1986:

• Marieke Guehrer
• Choi Jin-hyuk
• Ciprian Tătărușanu
• Raiyah bint al-Husayn

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on February 9th

Famous people died on February 09, 1986:

• Ben Nye

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on February 9th

February 09, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 09, 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 09, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 09, 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 09, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 09, 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 9th is Aquarius.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

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.

Discover the personality of February born.

Unlock the Mysteries of February 09, 1986! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

February 09, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 09, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

Moon phase

The moon phase on February 09, 1986 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 09, 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 09, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:41 am and setting at 07:18 pm.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in February 1986

Your place in the Universe on February 09, 1986

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on February 09, 1986 is:

39 years 3 months old,

or 471 months and 5 days old,

or 2048 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14339 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 09, 1986?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 9th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 09, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 09, 1986.

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.