What happened on Tuesday September 09, 1986?

About September 9th, 1986, in brief:

  • Historical events: At the Palladium in Manhattan, New York, Compaq Computer launched the groundbreaking Compaq Deskpro 386, marking a significant milestone in personal computing. This was the first 80386-based personal computer offered by a major manufacturer. The launch included two models: the Model 40 with a 16 MHz Intel 80386 processor and 40 MB hard drive, priced at US$6,449, and the Model 130 with a 130 MB hard drive, priced at US$8,799. This introduction represented a major leap in computing power and storage capabilities for personal computers.
  • Day of the week: September 9th, 1986 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From Top Gun) by Berlin
  • #1 UK song: Don't Leave Me This Way by The Communards
  • Popular movie: Momo directed by Johannes Schaaf

More about September 9th, 1986? See below for more news and curiosities on September 9th, 1986.

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September 09, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 09, 1986:

  • Compaq Introduces First 80386-Based Personal Computer At the Palladium in Manhattan, New York, Compaq Computer launched the groundbreaking Compaq Deskpro 386, marking a significant milestone in personal computing. This was the first 80386-based personal computer offered by a major manufacturer. The launch included two models: the Model 40 with a 16 MHz Intel 80386 processor and 40 MB hard drive, priced at US$6,449, and the Model 130 with a 130 MB hard drive, priced at US$8,799. This introduction represented a major leap in computing power and storage capabilities for personal computers.
  • Soviet UN Employee Indicted for Espionage A New York City jury indicted Gennadly Zakharov, a Soviet United Nations employee, on charges of espionage. This event highlights the ongoing tensions and intelligence activities during the Cold War era, with diplomatic personnel being suspected of engaging in covert intelligence gathering.
  • Pete Sampras Wins First Grand Slam Title Young tennis player Pete Sampras defeated Andre Agassi at the U.S. Open, capturing his first of what would become 14 Grand Slam singles titles. This victory marked the beginning of Sampras's legendary tennis career and signaled the emergence of a new tennis superstar.
  • Tommy Kramer's Six-Touchdown Performance Minnesota Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer delivered an exceptional performance, throwing six touchdowns in a dominant 42-7 victory against the Green Bay Packers. This remarkable game showcased Kramer's passing prowess and the Vikings' offensive capabilities.

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

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What day of the week was September 09, 1986?


September 09, 1986 was a Tuesday and it was the 252nd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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Who was born on September 09, 1986?


Famous people born on September 09, 1986:

  • Jose Aldo

    Legendary Brazilian MMA fighter, considered one of the greatest featherweight champions in UFC history.

  • Jason Lamy-Chappuis

    French Nordic combined athlete who won a gold medal at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, representing France with exceptional skill.

  • Luc Mbah a Moute

    Professional Cameroonian basketball player who played in the NBA, known for his defensive skills and international career.

  • Timothy Granaderos
  • Brittney Reese
  • Ahmed bin Fahd Al Sa'ud

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September 09, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 09, 1986:

  • Magda Tagliaferro

    Brazilian pianist and educator (b. 1893).

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September 09, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 09, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 8th and September 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 09, 1986 was Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From Top Gun) by Berlin, according to the music chart for the week September 8th and September 14th.

  1. - Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From Top Gun) youtube
  2. - Dancing On The Ceiling youtube
  3. - Stuck With You youtube
  4. - Friends And Lovers youtube
  5. - Venus youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 09, 1986 was Don't Leave Me This Way by The Communards, according to the music chart for the week September 8th and September 14th.

  1. - Don't Leave Me This Way youtube
  2. - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off youtube
  3. - I Want To Wake Up With You youtube
  4. - So Macho / Cruising youtube
  5. - Glory Of Love youtube

September 09, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 09, 1986 was (Pop Pop Pop Pop) Goes My Mind by Levert, according to the music chart for the week September 8th and September 14th.

  1. - (Pop Pop Pop Pop) Goes My Mind
  2. - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent
  3. - All Cried Out
  4. - The Rain youtube
  5. - Love Zone
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September 09, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 9th is Virgo.

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

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

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September 09, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 09, 1986 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 09, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 12:32 pm and setting at 10:03 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 19, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 1986.

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How old is someone born on September 09, 1986?


Someone born on September 09, 1986 is:

38 years 8 months old,

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or 2018 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14127 days old,

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

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Tuesday September 9, 1986