What happened on Saturday January 11, 1986?

Here's what happened on January 11, 1986:

• Douglas Wilder Becomes First Black Lieutenant Governor Since Reconstruction Douglas Wilder of Virginia was sworn in as the first African American Lieutenant Governor in the United States since the Reconstruction era, marking a significant milestone in American political representation and civil rights progress.
• Gateway Bridge Opens in Brisbane The Gateway Bridge in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia was officially inaugurated, connecting key areas of the city and enhancing transportation infrastructure.
• Cracow Philharmonic Performs in Ann Arbor The Cracow Philharmonic Orchestra performed a unique concert at Hill Auditorium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, featuring an international musical collaboration with a Polish orchestra, a Chinese-American cellist, and a composition with complex cultural origins.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from Jan. 11, 1986

Newspapers from Jan. 11, 1986

January 11, 1986 was a Saturday and it was the 11th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 11, 1986 can also be written as 1/11/1986 in the US and as 11/1/1986 in UK and Europe.

January 11, 1986 in January 1986 calendar

Famous people born on January 11, 1986:

• Rachel Riley

  British television presenter best known for her role on the popular game show 'Countdown' and her mathematical expertise.

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on January 11th

Famous people died on January 11, 1986:

• Sid Chaplin

  English author and screenwriter (b. 1916).

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on January 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 11, 1986 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
2. Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time
3. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
4. Simple Minds - Alive & Kicking
5. Klymaxx - I Miss You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 11, 1986 was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
2. A-ha - The Sun Always Shines On TV
3. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
4. Dire Straits - Walk Of Life
5. Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 11, 1986 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
2. Eugene Wilde - Don't Say No Tonight
3. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
4. Ready For The World - Digital Display
5. Stevie Wonder - Go Home

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 11th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 11, 1986 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 11, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 08:38 am and setting at 07:20 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on January 11, 1986

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Someone born on January 11, 1986 is:

39 years 3 months old,

or 471 months and 12 days old,

or 2049 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14347 days old,

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

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 11th 2026.

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

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

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