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May 16, 1986 was the 136th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 16, 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 16, 1986, who was born and died on May 16, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 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 16th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 1986?
- May 16, 1986: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 1986?
- May 16, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 16, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 1986?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1986?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 1986?
What day of the week was May 16, 1986?
May 16, 1986: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 1986:
- Top gun, premieres
- Bobby ewing (patrick duffy) comes back from dead on dallas
- The seville statement on violence is adopted by an international meeting of scientists, convened by the spanish national commission for unesco, in seville, spain.
- South african president p w botha sends coetsee to visit mandela.
- ''hands across america'': at least 5,000,000 people form a human chain from new york city to long beach, california, to raise money to fight hunger and homelessness.
- The bangladeshi double decked ferry ''shamia'' capsizes in the meghna river, southern barisal, bangladesh, killing at least 600.
May 16, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Tiger personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 16th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 16, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1986 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 11:50 am and setting at 02:24 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 16, 1986?
Famous people born on May 16, 1986:
![Megan Fox]()
Megan FoxAmerican actress and model.
- Drew Roy
Drew roy is a tv actor known for his role as hal mason in the tv series falling skies.
- Shakti Arora
Indian television actor known for his roles in popular TV shows.
- Andy Keogh
Irish footballer.
- Shamcey Supsup
Filipino architect and model.
- Ana Cheri
Instagram star.
- Matías Cabrera
- Alexandru Sergiu Grosu
- Héctor González Baeza
- Guilherme Kuromoto
- José Bravo Viloria
- Karla Echenique
- Oskar Deecke
- Dieudonné Basil
- Irving Pérez
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
![Pierce Brosnan]()
Pierce BrosnanHe is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
![Janet Jackson]()
Janet JacksonAmerican actress and recording artist.
![Melanie Lynskey]()
Melanie LynskeyMelanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.
![Tori Spelling]()
Tori SpellingAmerican actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Joseph Morgan]()
Joseph MorganJoseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...
![Danny Trejo]()
Danny TrejoDanny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
![David Boreanaz]()
David BoreanazDavid boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.
![Thomas Brodie-Sangster]()
Thomas Brodie-SangsterThomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
![Debra Winger]()
Debra WingerAmerican actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.
May 16, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 37 years 11 months old,
or 455 months and 10 days old,
or 1980 weeks
or 13860 days old,
if you were born on May 16, 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 16, 1986?
There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1986?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 16, 1986.
May 16, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1986:
- Luigi Asquasciati
- Gaetano Aliperta
- Oscar Saccorotti
- Pierino Favalli
What famous deaths happened on May 16th?
Famous deaths on May 16th:
![Jim Henson]()
Jim HensonAmerican puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
![Andy Kaufman]()
Andy KaufmanAmerican actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
![Ronnie James Dio]()
Ronnie James DioAmerican heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
![Alain Cuny]()
Alain CunyFrench actor.
![Irwin Shaw]()
Irwin ShawAmerican writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
![Marisa Mell]()
Marisa MellAustrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.
- Verley Tinsley
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Camala Markandaya
Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.
- Romaldo Giurgola
Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.
May 16, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 1986:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 1986:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 1986:
- Saint HonorT of Amiens
- Saint Andrew Bobola
- Saint Ubaldus
- Saint Simon Stock
- Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
- Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
May 16, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 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 16, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1986 was Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 16, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 16, 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:
- Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
- Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
- Van Halen - Why Can't This Be Love
- Janet Jackson - What Have You Done For Me Lately
- Madonna - Live To Tell
May 16, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1986 was The Chicken Song by Spitting Image, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 16, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 16, 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:
- Spitting Image - The Chicken Song
- Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
- Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
- Level 42 - Lessons In Love
- Madonna - Live To Tell
May 16, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 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 16, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 16, 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:
- Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
- Stephanie Mills - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love
- The S.O.S. Band - The Finest
- Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
- Atlantic Starr - If Your Heart Isn't In It
May 16, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Working Girls
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Lizzie Borden
Starring: Louise Smith, Ellen McElduff, Amanda Goodwin, Deborah Banks
Psycho III
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Anthony Perkins
Starring: Anthony Perkins, Diana Scarwid, Jeff Fahey, Roberta Maxwell
Big Trouble
Release year: 1986
Directed by: John Cassavetes
Starring: Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, Beverly D'Angelo, Charles Durning
Cobra
Release year: 1986
Directed by: George P. Cosmatos
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Brigitte Nielsen, Reni Santoni, Andrew Robinson
Country: United States of America
Crawlspace
Release year: 1986
Directed by: David Schmoeller
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Talia Balsam, Barbara Whinnery, Carole Francis
May 16, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 16, 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
Release year: 1986
Starring: Peter Davison, Graham Crowden, Barbara Flynn, David Troughton
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Magnus
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Benjamin Ree
Crossroads
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Walter Hill
Treffpunkt Flughafen
Release year: 1986
May 16, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 16, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
James Herriot'S Dog Stories
By: James Herriot
This collection of stories is a special and heartwarming collection that James Herriot shares about his dogs and the amazing people and animals he has met.
Bus 9 To Paradise
By: Leo Buscaglia
Paradise on Earth? Why not? We are what we make of our existence, and we can enjoy unlimited joy by accepting the many pleasures that life has to offer.
Fatherhood
By: Bill Cosby
This hilarious look at fatherhood comes from one of America's most loved comedians. What is fatherhood ...?It?
The Bourne Supremacy
By: Robert Ludlum
#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - Reenter the dark world of Jason Bourne. An expert assassin still haunted by the splintered nightmares from his past life.
May 16, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 16, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Aardvark
Championship Baseball
Jewels of Darkness
GBA Championship Basketball: Two-on-Two
Magmax
Who was the US President on May 16, 1986?
On May 16, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1986?
On May 16, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 1986?
On May 16, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 16th?
May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
- 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),
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.
