What happened on Monday February 17, 1986?

Here's what happened on February 17, 1986:

• People Power Revolution in the Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos is forced into exile in Hawaii after 20 years of authoritarian rule. Corazon Aquino becomes the first Filipino woman president, initially serving as an interim president, with Salvador Laurel as her Vice President. This marks a significant moment in Philippine democratic history, ending decades of Marcos's oppressive regime.
• Soviet Union Launches Mir Space Station The Soviet Union successfully launches the Mir space station, a significant milestone in space exploration. Mir would become the first modular space station and remain in orbit for 15 years, serving as a crucial platform for international scientific research and cooperation.
• US Senate Approves Genocide Treaty After a 37-year wait, the United States Senate finally approves a treaty outlawing genocide, demonstrating a significant commitment to international human rights and legal accountability for mass atrocities.
• Single European Act Signed The Single European Act is signed, a crucial step in European integration that would pave the way for the creation of the European Union's single market and increased economic cooperation.
• First Francophone Summit The inaugural Francophone Summit convenes at the historic Palace of Versailles, bringing together French-speaking nations to discuss cultural, political, and linguistic cooperation.
• Libyan Attack on N'djamena Airport Libyan military bombers launch an attack on N'djamena Airport in Chad, escalating regional tensions and highlighting the ongoing conflicts in the African region.
• Howard Stern Returns to NYC Radio Howard Stern's radio show returns to New York City morning radio, marking a significant moment in media and entertainment broadcasting.
• Johnson & Johnson Stops Capsule Drug Sales Johnson & Johnson announces it will discontinue selling capsule drugs, a significant decision in pharmaceutical manufacturing and consumer safety.
• Egyptian Military Police Protest Egyptian military police, protesting low salaries, enter four luxury hotels near the pyramids, setting fires and looting, revealing internal tensions within Egypt's military and economic structures.

Events in 1986

February 17, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 17, 1986

Newspapers from Feb. 17, 1986

February 17, 1986 was a Monday and it was the 48th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 17, 1986 can also be written as 2/17/1986 in the US and as 17/2/1986 in UK and Europe.

February 17, 1986 in February 1986 calendar

Famous people born on February 17, 1986:

• Daphne Oz

  Daphne Oz is a renowned cookbook author, television host, and nutrition expert known for her work promoting healthy cooking and wellness.

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on February 17th

Famous people died on February 17, 1986:

• Jiddu Krishnamurti

  Indian-american philosopher and author (b. 1895).

• Wanda Rewska Colacino
• Emil Vodder

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on February 17th

February 17, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1986 was How Will I Know by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. Whitney Houston - How Will I Know
2. Mr. Mister - Kyrie
3. Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going
4. Starship - Sara
5. James Brown - Living In America

February 17, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1986 was When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going) by Billy Ocean, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going)
2. Diana Ross - Chain Reaction
3. Madonna - Borderline
4. A-ha - The Sun Always Shines On TV
5. Su Pollard - Starting Together

February 17, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1986 was Do Me Baby by Meli'sa Morgan, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. Meli'sa Morgan - Do Me Baby
2. Five Star - Let Me Be The One
3. Yarbrough & Peoples - Guilty
4. Rene & Angela - Your Smile
5. Whitney Houston - How Will I Know

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 17, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 17, 1986 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 17, 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 February 17, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 10:55 am and setting at 02:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 26, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Feb 24, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 1986

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Someone born on February 17, 1986 is:

39 years 2 months old,

or 470 months and 6 days old,

or 2044 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14310 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1986?

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 17, 1986.

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