What happened on Friday April 11, 1986?

Here's what happened on April 11, 1986:

• FBI Miami Shootout A devastating gun battle in broad daylight in Dade County, Florida between two heavily-armed bank/armored car robbers and pursuing FBI agents. During the intense firefight, FBI agents Jerry L. Dove and Benjamin P. Grogan were tragically killed, while five other agents were wounded. This violent confrontation led to significant changes in law enforcement tactics and equipment, including the development of the popular .40 S&W cartridge to provide better stopping power for agents.
• Halley's Comet Approaches Earth Halley's Comet made its closest approach to Earth, passing approximately 63 million kilometers away. This rare astronomical event occurs approximately every 75-76 years, offering scientists and sky watchers a unique opportunity to observe this famous celestial object.
• Dodge Morgan's Solo Circumnavigation Dodge Morgan completed an extraordinary nonstop solo sailing voyage around the world in just 150 days, demonstrating remarkable nautical skill and endurance. His journey was a significant achievement in maritime exploration and solo sailing, pushing the boundaries of human capability and navigation.
• Zoja Ivanova's Marathon Victory Zoja Ivanova won the 2nd female World Cup marathon with an impressive time of 2:30:39, showcasing exceptional athletic performance in women's long-distance running.
• Rare Canadian Coin Auction A Canadian 1921 50-cent piece was auctioned in New York City for $22,000, highlighting the significant value of rare numismatic collectibles and the robust market for historical currency.
• Radio Station Call Letter Change KXA-AM in Seattle, Washington changed its call letters to KRPM, a routine administrative update in radio broadcasting.

Events in 1986

April 11, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 11, 1986

Newspapers from Apr. 11, 1986

April 11, 1986 was a Friday and it was the 101st day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 11, 1986 can also be written as 4/11/1986 in the US and as 11/4/1986 in UK and Europe.

April 11, 1986 in April 1986 calendar

April 11, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 11, 1986 was Rock Me Amadeus by Falco, according to the music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.

1. Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
2. Prince - Kiss
3. Bangles - Manic Monday
4. John Cougar Mellencamp - R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock)
5. INXS - What You Need

April 11, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 11, 1986 was A Different Corner by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.

1. George Michael - A Different Corner
2. Cliff Richard & The Young Ones - Living Doll
3. Queen - A Kind Of Magic
4. Sam Cooke - Wonderful World

April 11, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 11, 1986 was Kiss by Prince And The Revolution, according to the music chart for the week April 7th and April 13th.

1. Prince And The Revolution - Kiss
2. The Gap Band - Going In Circles
3. Janet Jackson - What Have You Done For Me Lately
4. New Edition - A Little Bit Of Love (Is All It Takes)
5. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 11th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 11, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 11, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 11, 1986 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 11, 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 April 11, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 06:25 am and setting at 10:15 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 11, 1986

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Someone born on April 11, 1986 is:

39 years 1 month old,

or 469 months and 3 days old,

or 2039 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14278 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 11, 1986?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 11, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 11, 1986.

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