What happened on Monday April 14, 1986?

Here's what happened on April 14, 1986:

• Desmond Tutu's Episcopal Appointment Desmond Tutu was elected as the Anglican Archbishop of Cape Town, South Africa, a significant moment in the country's religious and social landscape during the apartheid era.
• US Retaliatory Bombing of Libya In response to the April 5 bombing of the La Belle Discotheque in West Berlin, which killed two U.S. servicemen, President Ronald Reagan ordered major bombing raids against Tripoli and Benghazi in Libya, resulting in approximately 60 casualties.
• Bangladesh Ferry Disaster A double-decker ferry sank during stormy weather in Bangladesh, resulting in a tragic loss of 200 lives, highlighting the maritime risks in the region.
• Record-Breaking Hailstorm in Bangladesh An extraordinary meteorological event occurred in the Gopalganj district of Bangladesh, where hailstones weighing up to 2.2 pounds (1 kilogram) fell, causing catastrophic damage and resulting in 92 fatalities. These were recorded as the heaviest hailstones in meteorological history.
• 21st Academy of Country Music Awards The 21st Academy of Country Music Awards celebrated top artists including George Strait, Alabama, and Reba McEntire, marking a significant moment in country music history.

Events in 1986

April 14, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 14, 1986

Newspapers from Apr. 14, 1986

April 14, 1986 was a Monday and it was the 104th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 14, 1986 can also be written as 4/14/1986 in the US and as 14/4/1986 in UK and Europe.

April 14, 1986 in April 1986 calendar

Famous people born on April 14, 1986:

• Josselin Ouanna

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on April 14th

Famous people died on April 14, 1986:

• Simone de Beauvoir

  Simone de Beauvoir was a groundbreaking French philosopher, writer, and feminist theorist who profoundly influenced 20th-century...

• Nitin Bose
• Jole Bovio Marconi

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on April 14th

April 14, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 14, 1986 was Kiss by Prince, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. Prince - Kiss
2. Bangles - Manic Monday
3. Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love
4. Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
5. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls

April 14, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 14, 1986 was A Different Corner by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

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

April 14, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 14, 1986 was Kiss by Prince And The Revolution, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. Prince And The Revolution - Kiss
2. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
3. The Gap Band - Going In Circles
4. Stephanie Mills - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love
5. The Jets - Crush On You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 14th 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 14, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 14, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 14, 1986 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 14, 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 14, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 08:05 am and setting at 12:13 am.

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 14, 1986

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Someone born on April 14, 1986 is:

39 years and 9 days old,

or 468 months and 9 days old,

or 2036 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14254 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 14, 1986?

There are 356 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 14, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 14, 1986.

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