Thursday May 15, 1986: on this day

May 15, 1986 was the 135th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 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 May 15, 1986, who was born and died on May 15, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 15, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston), movies (e.g. Working Girls, directed by Lizzie Borden), TV series (e.g. A Very Peculiar Practice) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was May 15, 1986?


May 15, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 135th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1986 can also be written as 5/15/1986 in the US and as 15/5/1986 in UK and Europe.

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May 15, 1986: What happened on that day?


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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 15, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 10:44 am and setting at 01:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 1986 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1986.

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Who was born on May 15, 1986?


Famous people born on May 15, 1986:

  • Khailee Marie

    Co-founder of Zola, a successful wedding planning and registry website.

  • Myley Barnes

    Renowned astronomer specializing in exoplanet research.

  • Kalden Yeshi

    Tibetan activist who self-immolated in protest against Chinese rule in Tibet.

  • Rubel Vasquez

    Professional boxer from Panama.

  • Iliana Ramos

    Talented painter recognized for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Isa Lopes

    Brazilian painter recognized for her vibrant and expressive abstract artworks.

  • Jonah Beckford

    Known for contributions to open-source software development.

  • Lazarus Chigwandali

    Lazarus Chigwandali is a talented musician and former footballer.

  • Benn Raymond

    Benn Raymond is an artist known for his unique and colorful paintings.

  • Danika McCarthy

    Politician known for her work in local government.

  • Reda El Amrani

    Reda El Amrani is a talented boxer who has achieved success in the sport.

  • Matías Fernández

    Chilean footballer.

  • Thomas Brown

    American football player.

  • Adam Moffat

    British football player.

  • Lawrence Timmons

    Athlete.

  • Clay Matthews III

    Athlete.

  • Anais Delva

    Stage actress.

  • Jo Aleh

Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:

  • Madhuri Dixit
    Madhuri Dixit

    Madhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain...

  • L. Frank Baum
    L. Frank Baum

    L.

  • Andy Murray
    Andy Murray

    Scottish professional tennis player, ranked no.

  • James Mason
    James Mason

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Ayub Khan
    Ayub Khan

    Ayub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic...

  • Jamie-Lynn Sigler
    Jamie-Lynn Sigler

    Jamie-lynn sigler is an american actress and singer best known for her role as meadow soprano on the television series the sopranos.

  • Madeleine Albright
    Madeleine Albright

    Czech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.

  • Ursula Thiess
    Ursula Thiess

    German actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.

  • Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten

    American actor on the radio, film and stage.

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


You are 37 years 10 months old,

or 454 months and 4 days old,

or 1974 weeks and 5 days old,

or 13823 days old,

if you were born on May 15, 1986.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

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

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 15th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 15, 1986:

  • Theodore H White

    American journalist (making of president pulitzer) dies at the age of 71 (born in 1958).

  • Teddy White

    Renowned political journalist known for his 'The Making of the President' series.

  • Elio de Angelis

    Italian race car driver (b. 1958).

  • Gianni Ravera

What famous deaths happened on May 15th?

Famous deaths on May 15th:

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Fred Willard
    Fred Willard

    Fred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.

  • Gilbert Roland
    Gilbert Roland

    Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.

  • Tyrone Guthrie
    Tyrone Guthrie

    British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).

  • Wynne Gibson
    Wynne Gibson

    Actor (night after night, aggie appleby).

  • Andrew Duggan
    Andrew Duggan

    Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.

  • Tomio Hara

    Legendary Japanese baseball pitcher.

  • Ahmeer Al-Farsi

    Renowned diplomat who played a key role in peace negotiations in the Middle East.

  • Kazimir Malevich

    Renowned Russian avant-garde artist known for founding the Suprematist movement.

  • Evella Dickinson

    Evella Dickinson was an American poet known for her innovative use of form and her exploration of themes such as death, nature, and the...

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


Holidays on May 15, 1986:

  • Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
  • Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
  • Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
  • International day of climate changes.
  • International conscientious objectors' day.
  • Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
  • United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
  • International day of families.
  • Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
  • Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.

Saints celebrated on May 15, 1986:

  • Saint Dymphna
  • Saint Achillius
  • Saint Gerebern
  • Saint Isidore the Labourer
  • Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
  • Saint Reticius
  • Saint Denise
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May 15, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 15, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 1986 was Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 15, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Greatest Love Of All
  2. - West End Girls youtube
  3. - Why Can't This Be Love
  4. - What Have You Done For Me Lately
  5. - Live To Tell

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1986 was The Chicken Song by Spitting Image, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 15, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Chicken Song
  2. - On My Own
  3. - Rock Me Amadeus youtube
  4. - Lessons In Love
  5. - Live To Tell

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 1986 was On My Own by Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 15, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - On My Own
  2. - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love
  3. - The Finest
  4. - Greatest Love Of All
  5. - If Your Heart Isn't In It

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

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

Working Girls

Working Girls

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Lizzie Borden

Starring: Louise Smith, Ellen McElduff, Amanda Goodwin, Deborah Banks

Psycho III

Psycho III

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Anthony Perkins

Starring: Anthony Perkins, Diana Scarwid, Jeff Fahey, Roberta Maxwell

Big Trouble

Big Trouble

Release year: 1986

Directed by: John Cassavetes

Starring: Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, Beverly D'Angelo, Charles Durning

Cobra

Cobra

Release year: 1986

Directed by: George P. Cosmatos

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Brigitte Nielsen, Reni Santoni, Andrew Robinson

Country: United States of America

Crawlspace

Crawlspace

Release year: 1986

Directed by: David Schmoeller

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Talia Balsam, Barbara Whinnery, Carole Francis

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

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

Magnus

Magnus

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Benjamin Ree

Crossroads

Crossroads

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Walter Hill

Treffpunkt Flughafen

Treffpunkt Flughafen

Release year: 1986

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

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

Blessings In Disguise by Alec Guinness

Blessings In Disguise

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Memoirs of Sir Alec Guinness, actor. This book contains pen portraits of Sybil Thorndike, Ralph Richardson and John Gielgud as well as account of Guinness’s filmmaking.

High Hearts by Rita Mae Brown

High Hearts

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The celebrated author of Bingo and Rubyfruit Jungle presents a riveting novel about the Civil War. It is a story of true love, and misunderstood identity.

Necessary Losses by Judith Viorst

Necessary Losses

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Nerilka'S Story by Anne McCaffrey

Nerilka'S Story

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Nerilka, ashamed of her father's inability to help Fort Hold's others, helps Lord Alessan make a cure for the dreaded plague.

The Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel

The Mammoth Hunters

By:

Jean M. Auel once again opens the doors of a time past to reveal an era of wonder and danger at dawn of modern man's race.

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

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

Doraemon

Doraemon

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Action-adventure Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Metroid

Metroid

Platform: Family Computer Disk System, Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

Hover Force

Hover Force

Platform: Intellivision

Genre: Flight simulation

Publisher: INTV Corporation

Falklands '82

Falklands '82

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64

Genre: Turn-based strategy

Publisher: Personal Software Services

Bird Week

Bird Week

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Life simulation Action

Publisher: Toshiba EMI

history

Who was the US President on May 15, 1986?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 15, 1986?

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

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What is special about May 15th?

May 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th day of the month of May. 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 May 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - In an ambush close to the malian border, at least 17 niger armed forces soldiers were killed by militants. six more soldiers have been evacuated to hospital, while 11 others are still missing. none of the groups has claimed responsibility.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli army reported that around 4,000 palestinians are protesting at five locations near the gaza border. they were throwing molotov cocktails at soldiers and setting fire to cars. two protesters are killed by the israeli army. more than 100 others are injured or injures by live fire and teargas.
  • 2017 - Western digital files an arbitration appeal to stop toshiba memory, its chip-making partner, from selling toshiba memory.

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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 May 1986?

May 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

Discover how May 1986 calendar looked like.

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