Thursday August 14, 1986
US date format: 8/14/1986, UK date format: 14/8/1986
It was Thursday, under the sign of Leo (see zodiac on August 14, 1986). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
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 An Alien Affair by L. Ron Hubbard was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Grand Prix der Volksmusik.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future or Deactivators.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1986, at August 14 across the years or at August 1986 calendar.
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of August 14, 1986?
Holidays
- Paraguay - Flag Day
- St. Maximilian Kolbe
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
- United States - National Code talkers Day
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Events
- Pakistani opposition leader Benazir Bhutto arrested
- Phillies and Pirates play a 6 game series in 4 days
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American gymnast.
English footballer.
Uruguayan footballer.
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Aliens
Directed by: James Cameron
Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Carrie Henn, Paul Reiser
Country: United States of America
Castle in the Sky
Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki
Starring: Anna Paquin, James Van Der Beek, Cloris Leachman, Mark Hamill
Country: United States of America
Ferris Bueller's Day Off
Directed by: John Hughes
Starring: Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones
Country: United States of America
Blue Velvet
Directed by: David Lynch
Starring: Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern
Country: United States of America
The Fly
Directed by: David Cronenberg
Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel
Country: United States of America
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of August 14, 1986?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
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)
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Grand Prix der Volksmusik
The Return of Sherlock Holmes
Written by: John Hawkesworth
Starring: Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke, Rosalie Williams
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Equinox
Starring: Piers Gibbon
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Gallito Ramírez
T-Bag Strikes Again
How old am I?
If August 14th, 1986 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
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
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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An Alien Affair
By: L. Ron Hubbard
What on Earth are the Voltarians up to now? Fast cars and fast women. Voltarian Royal Officer Jettero Heller is putting the pedal to the metal in a race against time-the
The Underground Empire
By: James Mills
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
Act Of Will
By: Barbara Taylor Bradford
Bridging three generations, this sweeping saga from renowned bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford tells the story of three extraordinary women, and the acts of will that shape their lives. Orphaned
Red Storm Rising
By: Tom Clancy
Tom Clancy, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Jack Ryan novels--including his latest blockbusters Command Authority and Threat Vector--delivers an electrifying tale of international conflict.Using
Bus 9 To Paradise
By: Leo Buscaglia
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.
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future
Les Pyramides d'Atlantys
Adventure Island
Deactivators
Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Dōchū
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on August 14, 1986?
On August 14, 1986 the day of the week was Thursday.
What zodiac sign is August 14, 1986?
On August 14, 1986 the zodiac sign was Leo.
Who was the US President on August 14, 1986?
On August 14, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 1986?
On August 14, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 14, 1986?
On August 14, 1986 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on August 14, 1986?
On August 14, 1986 several famous people were born including, Terin Humphrey, Casey LaBow, Cameron Jerome.
What was the number one song in August 14, 1986?
The number one song in the week of August 14, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna in US and The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh in UK.
What were the top hits on August 14, 1986?
The top hits on August 14, 1986 were Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II) by Peter Cetera, Mad About You by Belinda Carlisle in US and The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, I Want To Wake Up With You by Boris Gardiner, Papa Don't Preach by Madonna in UK.
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