Thursday August 14, 1986
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It was Thursday, under the sign of Leo (see planets position on August 14, 1986). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Terin Humphrey and Casey LaBow.
In that special week of August people in US were listening to Papa Don't Preach by Madonna.
In UK The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh was in the top 5 hits.
Blue Velvet, directed by David Lynch, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986
while Bus 9 To Paradise by Leo Buscaglia was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Grand Prix der Volksmusik.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Drag Race Eliminator or Firelord.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- Paraguay - Flag Day
- St. Maximilian Kolbe
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
- United States - National Code talkers Day
- Pakistan - Independence Day
- RC saints - Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Franciscan priest martyred by Nazis in 1941)
- Morocco - Allegiance of Oued Eddahab or Rfo de Oro
- United States - National Creamsicles Day
Famous Birthdays:
- Terin Humphrey: American gymnast.
- Casey LaBow
- Demetrious Johnson: Athlete.
- Cameron Jerome: English footballer.
- Braian Rodríguez: Uruguayan footballer.
Facts:
- Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto arrested
- Phillies and Pirates play a 6 game series in 4 days
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in August 1986?
- LIFE: Chernobyl Disaster
- Time: Submarines uncover lost treasures from the ocean
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9022
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1986
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of August 1986 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- 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
- Bananarama - Venus
- Lionel Richie - Dancing On The Ceiling
- Timex Social Club - Rumors
- Berlin - Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From Top Gun)
- Wham! - The Edge Of Heaven
Top #10 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
- Love The One I'm With (A Lotta Love) - Melba Moore & Kashif
- Gwen Guthrie - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent
- Billy Ocean - Love Zone
- - Rumors
- Patti LaBelle - Oh, People
- Jeffrey Osborne - You Should Be Mine (The Woo Woo Song)
Top #5 songs in the UK
- Chris De Burgh - The Lady In Red
- Boris Gardiner - I Want To Wake Up With You
- Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
- So Macho / Cruising - Sinitta
- Stan Ridgway - Camouflage
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Bus 9 To Paradise
Paradise on earth? Why not. Our existence is precisely what we make it and by embracing the many pleasures life has to offer, we can have unlimited joy.
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The Underground Empire
The true story of the underground empire of crime detailing a world of men and women who engage massivley in every crime conceivable including murder, kidnapping, subversion, but chiefly in narcotics
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The Mammoth Hunters
Once again Jean M. Auel opens the door of a time long past to reveal an age of wonder and danger at the dawn of the modern human race.
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Wanderlust
Wanderlust is the story of Audrey Driscoll. Orphaned young, Audrey has grown up caring for her eccentric millionaire grandfather and her demanding younger sister, Annabelle, who assume she will always be there for them.
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Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?
