What happened on Sunday May 11, 1986?

Here's what happened on May 11, 1986:

• Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster The Space Shuttle Challenger tragically exploded 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, resulting in the loss of all seven crew members. Among the fallen astronauts was Christa McAuliffe, who was set to become the first teacher in space, representing a profound moment of national mourning and a significant setback for the U.S. space program.
• Pripyat Evacuation after Chernobyl Soviet authorities ordered the complete evacuation of Pripyat, a city near the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, following the catastrophic nuclear disaster. This mass relocation marked one of the most significant environmental and human displacement events of the 20th century, creating a permanent nuclear exclusion zone.
• Henry P. McIlhenny Biographical Note Henry P. McIlhenny, a prominent American art collector, socialite, and philanthropist, was noted for his significant role as chairman of the Philadelphia Art Museum. Born in 1910, McIlhenny was a key figure in the cultural landscape of mid-20th century Philadelphia.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Win Muffin Spencer-Devlin secured victory in the United Virginia Bank Golf Classic, an achievement in professional women's golf during the mid-1980s.
• Vassiriki Diaby Birth Vassiriki Diaby, a French footballer, was born on this date, marking the beginning of a potential sports career.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from May. 11, 1986

Newspapers from May. 11, 1986

May 11, 1986 was a Sunday and it was the 131st day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1986 can also be written as 5/11/1986 in the US and as 11/5/1986 in UK and Europe.

May 11, 1986 in May 1986 calendar

Famous people born on May 11, 1986:

• Abou Diaby

  French professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Arsenal, Marseille, and several other clubs during his career.

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on May 11th

Famous people died on May 11, 1986:

• Fritz Pollard

  First African American head coach in the NFL and a standout player in the early days of professional football.

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on May 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1986 was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
2. Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love
3. Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
4. Van Halen - Why Can't This Be Love
5. Janet Jackson - What Have You Done For Me Lately

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 1986 was The Chicken Song by Spitting Image, according to the music chart for the week May 5th and May 11th.

1. Spitting Image - The Chicken Song
2. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
3. Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
4. Level 42 - Lessons In Love
5. Madonna - Live To Tell

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 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.

1. Stephanie Mills - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love
2. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
3. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
4. The S.O.S. Band - The Finest
5. Prince And The Revolution - Kiss

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 11, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:03 am and setting at 11:06 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 11, 1986

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Someone born on May 11, 1986 is:

39 years and 12 days old,

or 468 months and 12 days old,

or 2036 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14257 days old,

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

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 11th 2026.

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

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

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