
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.

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
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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
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Music charts
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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
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Magazine Covers
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- LIFE: Chernobyl Disaster
- Time: Submarines uncover lost treasures from the ocean
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.9022
Books
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Videogames
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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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