Tuesday July 15, 1986: on this day

July 15, 1986 was the 196th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is July 15, 1986 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 15, 1986, who was born and died on July 15, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 15, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Invisible Touch by Genesis), movies (e.g. Castle in the Sky, directed by Hayao Miyazaki), TV series (e.g. Grand Prix Der Volksmusik) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 15th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 15, 1986?


July 15, 1986 was a Tuesday and it was the 196th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 15, 1986 can also be written as 7/15/1986 in the US and as 15/7/1986 in UK and Europe.

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July 15, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 15, 1986:

July 15, 1986: What were the magazines covers that day?

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July 15, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 15th is Cancer.

Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 15, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 15, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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July 15, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 15, 1986 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 15, 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 July 15, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 02:21 pm and setting at 12:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 22, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 1986.

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Who was born on July 15, 1986?


Famous people born on July 15, 1986:

  • Aulton Jacobs

    Professional basketball player known for his exceptional shooting skills.

  • Maghen Cooper

    Renowned basketball player known for exceptional skills on the court.

  • Marlet Correa

    Renowned soccer player known for exceptional skills on the field.

  • Arpi Gabrielyan

    Renowned Armenian pianist known for her exceptional performances.

  • Mihran Kirakosyan

    Armenian weightlifter who won multiple medals in international competitions.

  • Dim Saraf

    Renowned track and field athlete.

  • Labresha Johnson

    Olympic gold medalist known for her speed and agility on the track.

  • Lekha Anantharaman

    Renowned badminton player from India.

  • Arijana Čulina

    Renowned pop singer from Croatia.

  • Mckinnon Dabney

    Professional basketball player known for exceptional shooting skills.

  • Chavie Lieber

    Founder of Kosher.

  • Shanard Duncan

    Professional basketball player known for his skills on the court.

  • Atalya Laufer

    Co-founder of the startup Kaltura.

  • Alka Tomar

    Indian wrestler known for her achievements in the sport.

  • Shalva Chachua

    Accomplished wrestler who has won multiple championships.

  • Jayant Sharma

    Renowned Indian boxer who has won multiple championships.

  • Klyn Elsbury

    Successful entrepreneur and motivational speaker.

  • Tayllor Berg-Kirkpatrick

    Expert in machine learning and natural language processing.

  • Tekeisha Rolle

    Former WNBA player known for her skills on the court.

  • Ari Aster

    Known for directing horror films such as 'Hereditary' and 'Midsommar'.

Whose famous birthday is on July 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 15th:

  • Olly Alexander
    Olly Alexander

    British actor and lead singer of the band Years & Years, known for his role in the TV series 'It's a Sin'.

  • Diane Kruger
    Diane Kruger

    German actress and former model.

  • Brigitte Nielsen
    Brigitte Nielsen

    Danish actress, whose screen credits include "red sonja" and "beverly hills cop ii.

  • Vincent Lindon
    Vincent Lindon

    French actor in film.

  • Arianna Huffington
    Arianna Huffington

    Greek-american web entrepreneur, syndicated columnist and author of seven books.

  • Brian Austin Green
    Brian Austin Green

    Brian austin green is an american actor known for his role as david silver in the television series beverly hills, 90210.

  • Jesse Ventura
    Jesse Ventura

    American politician and former professional wrestler.

  • Forest Whitaker
    Forest Whitaker

    American actor, who was nominated for an oscar for best actor for his portrayal as idi amin in "the last king of scotland" on february 26,...

  • Irène Jacob
    Irène Jacob

    French actress, winning the cannes festivalaeur (tm)'s best actress award in 1991 for her role as a double in "la double vie de...

  • Celia Imrie
    Celia Imrie

    British actress.

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July 15, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 37 years 8 months old,

or 452 months and 4 days old,

or 1966 weeks

or 13762 days old,

if you were born on July 15, 1986.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 15, 1986?

There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday July 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 15, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 15, 1986.

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July 15, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 15, 1986:

  • Billy Haughton

    American harness racer and trainer (b. 1923).

  • Benny Rubin

    Actor/comedian (show), dies at 87.

  • Florence Halop

    Actress (florence night court), dies aged 63.

  • Rino Ferrari
  • Alfonso Thiele
  • Taiji Yabushita

What famous deaths happened on July 15th?

Famous deaths on July 15th:

  • Martin Landau
    Martin Landau

    He was an american actor who appeared in more than 500 episodes of tv and is also a well-known figure in movies.

  • Bert Convy
    Bert Convy

    St. louis, missouri -- actor.

  • Celeste Holm
    Celeste Holm

    American singer, actress, pianist, and entertainer, born to norwegian parents.

  • Dana Hill
    Dana Hill

    Actress (vacation), is killed at 32.

  • Margaret Lockwood
    Margaret Lockwood

    Indian-born british actress, well-known for her performances in film and on stage.

  • Googie Withers
    Googie Withers

    Karachi, india -- actress (1 our aircraft is lost).

  • Tsilla Chelton
    Tsilla Chelton

    Tsilla chelton was a french actress known for her role as the cantankerous grandmother in the film 'tatie danielle'.

  • Lawrence Tibbett
    Lawrence Tibbett

    American baritone operatic singer.

  • Rudolph Schildkraut
    Rudolph Schildkraut

    American actor born in istanbul (born 1930).

  • Artemisia Gentileschi

    Renowned Italian Baroque painter known for her powerful depictions of women from myth and the Bible.

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July 15, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 15, 1986:

  • Confuflux (Discordianism)
  • Japan - Third day of Obon feast period
  • Palermo, Sicily - Festival of Santa Rosalia
  • Brunei - Birthday of the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam
  • Botswana - President's Day
  • Brazil - International Men's Day

Observances on July 15, 1986:

  • World Youth Skills Day

Saints celebrated on July 15, 1986:

  • Saint Vladimir the Great's day (Eastern Orthodox; Roman Catholic)
  • Saint Swithun's feast day (Anglican Church)
  • Saint Donald's feast day
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July 15, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 15, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 14th and July 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


July 15, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 15, 1986 was Invisible Touch by Genesis, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

July 15, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 15, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Invisible Touch youtube
  2. - Sledgehammer youtube
  3. - Nasty
  4. - Danger Zone
  5. - Holding Back The Years

July 15, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 15, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

July 15, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 15, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Papa Don't Preach
  2. - The Edge Of Heaven
  3. - My Favourite Waste Of Time
  4. - Let's Go All The Way
  5. - The Lady In Red

July 15, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 15, 1986 was Rumors by , according to the R&B music chart for the week July 14th and July 20th.

July 15, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 15, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 14th and July 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Rumors
  2. - You Should Be Mine (The Woo Woo Song)
  3. - Who's Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme)
  4. - There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)
  5. - My Adidas

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July 15, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 15, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Castle in the Sky

Castle in the Sky

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki

Starring: Anna Paquin, James Van Der Beek, Cloris Leachman, Mark Hamill

Country: United States of America

Flight of the Navigator

Flight of the Navigator

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Randal Kleiser

Starring: Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Cliff De Young, Veronica Cartwright

Country: United States of America

Howard the Duck

Howard the Duck

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Willard Huyck

Starring: Lea Thompson, Jeffrey Jones, Tim Robbins, Ed Gale

Country: United States of America

Heartburn

Heartburn

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Mike Nichols

Starring: Meryl Streep, Jack Nicholson, Jeff Daniels, Maureen Stapleton

Country: United States of America

Maximum Overdrive

Maximum Overdrive

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Stephen King

Starring: Emilio Estevez, Pat Hingle, Laura Harrington, Yeardley Smith

Country: United States of America

July 15, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 15, 1986 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Grand Prix der Volksmusik

Grand Prix der Volksmusik

Release year: 1986

A Very Peculiar Practice

A Very Peculiar Practice

Release year: 1986

Starring: Peter Davison, Graham Crowden, Barbara Flynn, David Troughton

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

July 15, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 15, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Wanderlust by Danielle Steel

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Wanderlust is Audrey Driscoll's story. Audrey, an orphaned child, grew up caring for her eccentric, millionaire grandfather, and her demanding younger sister Annabelle. They assume that she will always be there for them.

The Eighth Commandment by Lawrence Sanders

The Eighth Commandment

By:

An appraiser attempts to get rid of a rare coin that has disappeared. This exposes the secrets of one family. Grandby & Sons is a Madison Avenue auction house that values rare coins.

Enter Talking by Joan Rivers with Richard Meryman

Enter Talking

By:

Signed and dated with a personalized inscription in plastic on a hardback dust cover

A Cast Of Killers by Sidney D. Kirkpatrick

A Cast Of Killers

By:

William Desmond Taylor, a distinguished director of silent films, was gunned down in his Los Angeles bungalow on February 1, 1922 by an unknown assailant.

I'Ll Take Manhattan by Judith Krantz

I'Ll Take Manhattan

By:

Here's Judith Krantz’s greatest achievement--I'll take Manhattan. In the high-stakes world of magazine publishing, she weaves a dazzling tale of love and betrayal, and creates her most joyous character--sensational Maxi, an uninhibited woman who unexpectedly discovers that her talent for …

July 15, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 15, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hacker II: The Doomsday Papers

Hacker II: The Doomsday Papers

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Apple IIgs, Atari ST, Commodore 64, PC Booter, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Puzzle/Strategy

Publisher: Activision

Ghosts 'n Goblins

Ghosts 'n Goblins

Platform: Arcade, NES, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, Game Boy Color, various home computer ports

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Capcom (Worldwide, Japan) Taito America (North America)

Championship Baseball

Championship Baseball

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Sports (Baseball)

Publisher: Activision

Elidon

Elidon

Platform: Amstrad CPC Commodore 64 MSX

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Orpheus Aackosoft (Denmark)

King's Quest III: To Heir Is Human

King's Quest III: To Heir Is Human

Platform: MS-DOS, Apple II, Apple IIGS, Amiga, Atari ST, Mac, Tandy Color Computer 3

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

history

Who was the US President on July 15, 1986?

On July 15, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 15, 1986?

On July 15, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 15, 1986?

On July 15, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 15th?

July 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of July. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on July 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - Three people were arrested following a police raid on a neo nazi group in northern italy. during the operation, three people were arrested for possessing sophisticated weaponry including a matra super 530f air-to-air missile.
  • 2018 - Protests in iraq 2015-2018: 16 people were killed or seriously injured during demonstrations in muthanna province (iraq), and 33 others were arrested.
  • 2017 - A stampede that broke out at a football stadium near dakar, senegal has claimed the lives of eight people. it started when police used tear gas to stop a fight between rival teams' fans.

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What happened in 1986?

1986 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barbra Striesand and Jon Peters relationship breaks up
  • International Peace Year begins
  • New York City transit fare rises from 90 cents to $1.00

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What was the calendar for July 1986?

July 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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