What happened on Thursday January 16, 1986?

Here's what happened on January 16, 1986:

• First Internet Engineering Task Force Meeting The Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) held its inaugural meeting, marking a significant milestone in the development of internet standards and protocols. This gathering brought together key technical experts who would play a crucial role in shaping the future of global internet communication infrastructure.
• IRA Terrorists Arrested in Amsterdam Dutch law enforcement successfully apprehended three members of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This arrest was part of ongoing efforts to combat paramilitary activities and terrorism during the complex period of the Northern Ireland conflict.
• Death of Religious Leader Herbert W. Armstrong Herbert W. Armstrong, the influential founder of the Worldwide Church of God, passed away. Armstrong was a prominent religious broadcaster and leader who significantly impacted religious media and evangelical Christianity during the mid-20th century.

Events in 1986

January 16, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 16, 1986

Newspapers from Jan. 16, 1986

January 16, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 16th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1986 can also be written as 1/16/1986 in the US and as 16/1/1986 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1986 in January 1986 calendar

Famous people born on January 16, 1986:

• Aija Andrejeva
• Dejan Krsmanović
• Ryutaro Matsumoto
• Brandon McDonald
• Daiki Niwa
• Petteri Nokelainen
• Lalaïna Nomenjanahary
• Paula Pareto
• Pasqualino Penza
• Rou Reynolds
• Ariel Rojas
• António Luís dos Santos Serrado
• Nadine Shah
• Milan Škoda
• Geoffrey Tréand
• Mark Trumbo
• Ihor Tymčenko
• Simeon Williamson
• Reto Ziegler
• Davide Giazzon

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on January 16th

Famous people died on January 16, 1986:

• Herbert W. Armstrong

  American evangelist, author, and publisher (b. 1892).

• Gioacchino Colizzi

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on January 16th

January 16, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 16, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
2. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
3. Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time
4. Simple Minds - Alive & Kicking
5. Klymaxx - I Miss You

January 16, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 16, 1986 was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
2. A-ha - The Sun Always Shines On TV
3. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
4. Dire Straits - Walk Of Life
5. Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat

January 16, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 16, 1986 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
2. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
3. Stevie Wonder - Go Home
4. Ready For The World - Digital Display
5. Atlantic Starr - Secret Lovers

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 16, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 16, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 16, 1986 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 16, 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 January 16, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 10:50 am and setting at 11:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on January 16, 1986

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Someone born on January 16, 1986 is:

39 years 3 months old,

or 471 months and 7 days old,

or 2048 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14342 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 16, 1986?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 16, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 16, 1986.

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