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August 12, 1986 was the 224th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 12, 1986 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 12, 1986, who was born and died on August 12, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Papa Don't Preach by Madonna), movies (e.g. Blue Velvet, directed by David Lynch), TV series (e.g. Grand Prix Der Volksmusik) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 12th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 12, 1986?
- August 12, 1986: What happened on that day?
- August 12, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 12, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 12, 1986?
- August 12, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 12, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
- August 12, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 12, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
- August 12, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 12, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 12, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 12, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 12, 1986?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1986?
- Who was the Pope on August 12, 1986?
What day of the week was August 12, 1986?
August 12, 1986 was a Tuesday and it was the 224th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 12, 1986 can also be written as 8/12/1986 in the US and as 12/8/1986 in UK and Europe.
August 12, 1986: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 12, 1986:
- Don baylor gets hits by a pitch for a record 25th time in a season.
August 12, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 12, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 12th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 12, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 12, 1986 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 August 12, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 01:25 pm and setting at 11:26 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 1986.
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Who was born on August 12, 1986?
Famous people born on August 12, 1986:
![Electra Avellan]()
Electra AvellanVenezuelan actress.
- Hadar Goldin
An Israeli soldier who was killed and his body was captured by Hamas during the 2014 Gaza war.
- Pablo Sandoval
Pablo sandoval is a venezuelan professional baseball player known for his time with the san francisco giants and his world series mvp...
- Darrall Macklin
Darrall Macklin is a former American football player who played in the NFL from 2009 to 2012.
- Mickell Woods
Mickell Woods is a former American football player who played as a defensive back in the NFL.
- Pearl Gonzalez
Pearl Gonzalez is a professional MMA fighter known for her skills in the octagon.
- Kyle Arrington
American football player.
- Andrei Agius
Maltese footballer.
- Elise Avellan
Venezuelan actress.
- Nausika Stauridou
- Chiara Galiazzo
- Celeste Cabañez
- Panajotis Dimitriadis
- Fabio Francolini
- Wang Lei
- Kim Kun-hoan
- Alessandra Amoroso
- Juande
Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:
![Casey Affleck]()
Casey AffleckAmerican actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.
![Cara Delevingne]()
Cara DelevingneCara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...
![George Hamilton]()
George HamiltonAmerican actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.
![Dominique Swain]()
Dominique SwainAmerican actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...
![Luis Mariano]()
Luis MarianoHis family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.
![John Cazale]()
John CazaleActor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.
![John Derek]()
John DerekAfter his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
![Iza Calzado]()
Iza CalzadoFilipino tv actress.
![Leah Pipes]()
Leah PipesAmerican actress.
![Jane Wyatt]()
Jane WyattAmerican singer and actress (d. 2006).
August 12, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 37 years 8 months old,
or 452 months and 13 days old,
or 1967 weeks and 2 days old,
or 13771 days old,
if you were born on August 12, 1986.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1986?
There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1986?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 12, 1986.
August 12, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 12, 1986:
- Evaline Ness
American author and illustrator (b. 1911).
- Paola Mori
- Hans Pesser
- Felix Salzer
- Giuseppe Gramegna
- Louis Peglion
What famous deaths happened on August 12th?
Famous deaths on August 12th:
![Lauren Bacall]()
Lauren BacallAmerican actress and star for more than a century.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Ian Fleming]()
Ian FlemingJames bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).
![Merv Griffin]()
Merv GriffinAmerican entertainer and tv host.
![Loretta Young]()
Loretta YoungAmerican actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.
![Peter Woodthorpe]()
Peter WoodthorpeBritish actor (born 1931).
![Una Stubbs]()
Una StubbsUna Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.
![Arlene Martel]()
Arlene MartelArlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.
![Stephen Lewis]()
Stephen LewisCanadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.
![Dorothy Mackaill]()
Dorothy MackaillActress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 12th
August 12, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on August 12, 1986:
- International Youth Day
August 12, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 12, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 11th and August 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 12, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 12, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 12, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
- Peter Cetera - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II)
- Belinda Carlisle - Mad About You
- Steve Winwood - Higher Love
- Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
August 12, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 12, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 12, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chris De Burgh - The Lady In Red
- Boris Gardiner - I Want To Wake Up With You
- Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
- Sinitta - So Macho / Cruising
- Stan Ridgway - Camouflage
August 12, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1986 was Do You Get Enough Love by Shirley Jones, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.
August 12, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 12, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 11th and August 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Shirley Jones - Do You Get Enough Love
- Anita Baker - Sweet Love
- Jean Carne - Closer Than Close
- Luther Vandross - Give Me The Reason
- Melba Moore & Kashif - Love The One I'm With (A Lotta Love)
August 12, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 12, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Blue Velvet
Release year: 1986
Directed by: David Lynch
Starring: Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern
Country: United States of America
River's Edge
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Tim Hunter
Starring: Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves, Ione Skye, Daniel Roebuck
Extremities
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Robert M. Young
Starring: Farrah Fawcett, James Russo, Alfre Woodard, Diana Scarwid
The Whoopee Boys
Release year: 1986
Directed by: John Byrum
Starring: Michael O'Keefe, Paul Rodriguez, Denholm Elliott, Carole Shelley
The Fly
Release year: 1986
Directed by: David Cronenberg
Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel
Country: United States of America
August 12, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 12, 1986 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Grand Prix der Volksmusik
Release year: 1986
August 12, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 12, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Mammoth Hunters
By: Jean M. Auel
Jean M. Auel once again opens the doors of a time past to reveal an era of wonder and danger at dawn of modern man's race.
I'Ll Take Manhattan
By: Judith Krantz
Here's Judith Krantz’s greatest achievement--I'll take Manhattan. In the high-stakes world of magazine publishing, she weaves a dazzling tale of love and betrayal, and creates her most joyous character--sensational Maxi, an uninhibited woman who unexpectedly discovers that her talent for …
Red Storm Rising
By: Tom Clancy
Tom Clancy is the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Jack Ryan novels. His latest blockbusters Command Authority, Threat Vector, are his most electrifying stories of international conflict.
A Perfect Spy
By: John le Carré
Magnus Pym, over the course of his seemingly unreproachable life has been everything to everyone: a loving father, a trustworthy colleague, a loyal friend, and the perfect spy.
The Garden Of Eden
By: Ernest Hemingway
The Garden of Eden was a sensational bestseller in 1986. It is Ernest Hemingway's last unfinished novel, which he continued to work on intermittently between 1946 and his death in 1987.
August 12, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 12, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Mean 18
Might and Magic Book One: The Secret Of The Inner Sanctum
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes
Guardic
Bird Week
Who was the US President on August 12, 1986?
On August 12, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1986?
On August 12, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 12, 1986?
On August 12, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 12th?
August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 12th, such as:
- 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.
What happened in 1986?
1986 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Barbra Striesand and Jon Peters relationship breaks up
- International Peace Year begins
- New York City transit fare rises from 90 cents to $1.00
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What was the calendar for August 1986?
August 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
