What happened on Thursday May 15, 1986?

Here's what happened on May 15, 1986:

• Top Gun Movie Release The iconic action film Top Gun, starring Tom Cruise, was released in the United States. The movie became a massive cultural phenomenon, significantly impacting popular cinema and aviation culture in the 1980s.
• Argentine Ex-President Galtieri Sentenced Former Argentine President Leopoldo Galtieri was sentenced to 12 years in prison for his role in mismanaging the Falklands War, a significant legal consequence for his military leadership during the 1982 conflict with the United Kingdom.
• Seville Statement on Violence An international group of scientists, convened by the Spanish National Commission for UNESCO in Seville, Spain, adopted the Seville Statement on Violence. This landmark document challenged biological determinism and argued that war is not inherently human nature.
• Elio de Angelis Remembered Elio de Angelis, a talented Italian Formula One race car driver born in 1958, is commemorated. He was known for his skill and contributions to motorsport during the 1980s.
• Matías Fernández Birth Matías Fernández, a notable Chilean football player, was born on this date. He would later become a prominent midfielder in Chilean and international football.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from May. 15, 1986

Newspapers from 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.

May 15, 1986 in May 1986 calendar

Famous people born on May 15, 1986:

• Clay Matthews III

  Prominent NFL linebacker who played for the Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns, known for his exceptional defensive skills.

• Anaïs Delva

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on May 15th

Famous people died on May 15, 1986:

• Elio de Angelis

  Renowned Italian Formula One racing driver known for his skill and tragic early death during a testing accident in 1986.

• Theodore H. White

  Renowned journalist and historian famous for his groundbreaking 'The Making of the President' book series, which provided deep insights into...

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on May 15th

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.

1. Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
2. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
3. Van Halen - Why Can't This Be Love
4. Janet Jackson - What Have You Done For Me Lately
5. Madonna - 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.

1. Spitting Image - The Chicken Song
2. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
3. Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
4. Level 42 - Lessons In Love
5. Madonna - 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 music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

1. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
2. Stephanie Mills - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love
3. The S.O.S. Band - The Finest
4. Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
5. Atlantic Starr - If Your Heart Isn't In It

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 15, 1986 was Waxing crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on May 15, 1986

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Someone born on May 15, 1986 is:

39 years and 8 days old,

or 468 months and 8 days old,

or 2036 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14253 days old,

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

There are 357 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 15th 2026.

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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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