What happened on Monday, January 13, 1986?

Here's what happened on January 13, 1986:

• South Yemen Civil War begins with violent struggle between factions On January 13, 1986, a violent struggle erupted in Aden, South Yemen, between supporters of President Ali Nasir Muhammad and those of former President Abdul Fattah Ismail. This conflict, known as the South Yemen Civil War, lasted over a month, resulting in thousands of casualties, the ousting of Ali Nasir Muhammad, and the presumed death of Ismail. Approximately 60,000 people, including the deposed president, fled to North Yemen. source: washingtonpost.com
• NCAA establishes academic eligibility requirements In January 1986, the NCAA implemented Proposition 48, setting minimum academic standards for incoming student-athletes. These standards required a minimum 2.0 GPA in 11 core high school courses and a combined SAT score of at least 700. Athletes failing to meet these criteria were not permitted to participate in their first year of college athletics. source: washingtonpost.com

Events in 1986

January 13, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from January 1986

Newspapers from Jan. 13, 1986

January 13, 1986 was a Monday and it was the 13th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 13, 1986 can also be written as 1/13/1986 in the US and as 13/1/1986 in UK and Europe.

January 13, 1986 in January 1986 calendar

Famous people born on January 13, 1986:

• Josefine Preuß

  Josefine Preuß is a German actress best known for her roles in German television and film, most notably for her lead role in the popular TV series 'Türkisch für Anfänger' (Turkish for Beginners). Highly regarded in the German-speaking world, she has won several awards for her performances and gained recognition for her versatility and charm. [bio]

• Joannie Rochette

  Canadian Olympic figure skater who won bronze medal at 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, famously competing shortly after her mother's death.

• Laura Ludwig

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on January 13th

Famous people died on January 13, 1986:

• Abdul Fattah Ismail

  Yemeni educator and politician, 4th president of south yemen (b. 1939).

• Risei Kanō

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on January 13th

January 13, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 13, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

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

January 13, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 13, 1986 was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

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 13, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 13, 1986 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
2. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
3. Stevie Wonder - Go Home
4. Ready For The World - Digital Display
5. Atlantic Starr - Secret Lovers

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 13th 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 13, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 13, 1986 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 13, 1986 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 13, 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 13, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:44 am and setting at 09:37 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 13, 1986

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Someone born on January 13, 1986 is:

40 years 6 months old,

or 486 months and 21 days old,

or 2116 weeks

or 14812 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 13, 1986?

There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 13th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 13, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 13, 1986.

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