Friday October 17, 1986: on this day

October 17, 1986 was the 290th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 17, 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 October 17, 1986, who was born and died on October 17, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 17, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. When I Think Of You by Janet Jackson), movies (e.g. Stand by Me, directed by Rob Reiner), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 17th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 17, 1986?


October 17, 1986 was a Friday and it was the 290th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 17, 1986 can also be written as 10/17/1986 in the US and as 17/10/1986 in UK and Europe.

October 17, 1986 in October 1986 calendar

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October 17, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 17, 1986:

  • Yitzak rabin forms israeli government
  • Us senate approves immigration bill prohibiting hiring of illegal aliens and offering amnesty to illegals who entered prior to 1982.

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October 17, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 17th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 17, 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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Discover the planets positions on October 17th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 17, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 17, 1986 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 17, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 06:09 pm and setting at 07:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 18, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Nov 16, 1986.

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Who was born on October 17, 1986?


Famous people born on October 17, 1986:

  • Antoni Bou

    Spanish motorcyclist.

  • Nicolás Richotti

    Argentine basketball player.

  • Alexandre Bonnet

    French footballer.

  • Yannick Ponsero

    French figure skater.

  • Constant Djakpa

    Ivorian footballer.

  • Aija Brumermane

    Latvian basketball player.

  • Chris Motionless

    Metal singer.

  • Mohombi

    R&b singer.

  • TJ Schiller
  • Toni Bou
  • Sarah Bouhaddi
  • Luis Tinoco
  • Sam Foley
  • Mudimbi
  • Neve
  • Marcedes Walker
  • Ivan Catalano

Whose famous birthday is on October 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 17th:

  • Smita Patil
    Smita Patil

    Renowned Indian actress known for her impactful performances in Hindi and Marathi cinema.

  • Felicity Jones
    Felicity Jones

    Felicity Jones is an English actress known for her roles in films such as The Theory of Everything, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and On the...

  • Wyclef Jean
    Wyclef Jean

    Wyclef jean is a musician, rapper, and actor known for being a member of the hip-hop group the fugees and for his solo career as a musician.

  • Montgomery Clift
    Montgomery Clift

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films like 'A Place in the Sun'.

  • Rob Marshall
    Rob Marshall

    American choreographer and director producer.

  • Margot Kidder
    Margot Kidder

    Margot kidder was a canadian-american actress best known for her iconic role as lois lane in the superman film series.

  • Evel Knievel
    Evel Knievel

    American daredevil and modern-day gladiator, who performs daring motorcycle stunts which have nearly killed him several times.

  • Mike Judge
    Mike Judge

    American voice actor, cartoonist, and filmmaker.

  • Jean Arthur
    Jean Arthur

    American singer and actress (d. 1991).

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October 17, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 37 years 5 months old,

or 449 months and 11 days old,

or 1953 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13677 days old,

if you were born on October 17, 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 October 17, 1986?

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 17th 2024.

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

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

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October 17, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 17, 1986:

  • Shakir Hamzah

    Renowned Indonesian poet known for his works in Malay literature.

  • Leah Rhodes
  • Amalia Miotti
  • Zhang Ping
  • Boris Arkad'ev

What famous deaths happened on October 17th?

Famous deaths on October 17th:

  • Danièle Delorme
    Danièle Delorme

    French actress and producer of film, the daughter a noted painter and resistance worker andra (c) girard.

  • Teresa Brewer
    Teresa Brewer

    American jazz and pop singer (born 1931).

  • Levi Stubbs
    Levi Stubbs

    American baritone singer (four tops) (born 1936).

  • Joan Hickson
    Joan Hickson

    British actress (born in 1906).

  • John Stuart
    John Stuart

    Actor of scottish-english descent (d. 1979).

  • Anne Crawford
    Anne Crawford

    Actress from israel-english (d. 1956).

  • Nathanyl Chopin

    Celebrated composer known for his timeless music.

  • Fredderick Chopin

    Renowned Polish composer and virtuoso pianist of the Romantic era.

  • Hedi Bouraoui

    Canadian writer known for her contributions to literature.

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October 17, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 17, 1986:

  • United States - Black Poetry Day
  • UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
  • French Republican Calendar - Aubergine (Eggplant) Day, twenty-sixth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Haiti - Jean-Jacques Dessalines (1806), State holiday
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Ignatius of Antioch; translation of Saint Audrey (áthelthryth); Saint Richard Gwyn
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October 17, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 17, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 13th and October 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 17, 1986 was When I Think Of You by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 17, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 17, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - When I Think Of You
  2. - Typical Male
  3. - True Colors youtube
  4. - Throwing It All Away
  5. - Heartbeat

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 17, 1986 was True Blue by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 17, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 17, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - True Blue
  2. - Every Loser Wins
  3. - Rain Or Shine
  4. - Don't Leave Me This Way
  5. - In The Army Now

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 17, 1986 was Word Up by Cameo, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 17, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 17, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Word Up
  2. - I'm For Real
  3. - Shake You Down youtube
  4. - Lady Soul
  5. - Typical Male

October 17, 1986: What was the number 1 Latin song on that day?

The number 1 Latin song on October 17, 1986 was Toda la vida by Emmanuel, according to the Latin music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

October 17, 1986: What was the Latin music chart on that day?

The Latin music chart on October 17, 1986 is the list of the most popular Latin songs for the week October 13th and October 19th. It included the following Top 5 Latin songs:

  1. - Toda la vida
  2. - Toda la vida
  3. - Yo no se que me paso
  4. - La guirnalda
  5. - Solo el y yo

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October 17, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 17, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Stand by Me

Stand by Me

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Rob Reiner

Starring: Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell

Country: United States of America

The Wraith

The Wraith

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Mike Marvin

Starring: Charlie Sheen, Nick Cassavetes, Sherilyn Fenn, Randy Quaid

From Beyond

From Beyond

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Stuart Gordon

Starring: Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Ted Sorel, Ken Foree

The Fringe Dwellers

The Fringe Dwellers

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Bruce Beresford

Starring: Kristina Nehm, Justine Saunders, Bob Maza, Kylie Belling

Trick or Treat

Trick or Treat

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Charles Martin Smith

Starring: Marc Price, Tony Fields, Lisa Orgolini, Doug Savant

October 17, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 17, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mayflower Madam by Sydney Biddle Barrows with William Novak

Mayflower Madam

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Sydney Biddle Barrows, a comedian, writer, and humorist, tells the fascinating story of how she combined business and sex in order to create Cachet, which is the escort service of preference for powerful, well-known men.

Necessary Losses by Judith Viorst

Necessary Losses

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Roger'S Version by John Updike

Roger'S Version

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Roger Lambert tells it like this: He, a middle-aged professor in divinity, is buttonholed by Dale Kohler (an earnest young computer scientist who believes there is quantifiable evidence that God exists).

A Matter Of Honor by Jeffrey Archer

A Matter Of Honor

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It appears innocent enough. It is a letter that a disgraced British colonel leaves to his only son. Adam Scott opened the yellowing envelope and set into motion.

Last Of The Breed by Louis L'Amour

Last Of The Breed

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"For sheer adventure L'Amour Kirkus Review This is the type of epic novel that Louis L'Amour has made his hallmark.

October 17, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 17, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Gumshoe

Gumshoe

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Platformer, Shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

James Bond 007: Goldfinger

James Bond 007: Goldfinger

Platform: DOS, Apple II, Mac OS

Genre: Text Adventure

Publisher: Mindscape

Alien Highway

Alien Highway

Platform: Sinclair Spectrum, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Arcade adventure

Publisher: Vortex Software

Alley Master

Alley Master

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Cinematronics

Gall Force

Gall Force

Genre: Adventure, science fiction

history

Who was the US President on October 17, 1986?

On October 17, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 17, 1986?

On October 17, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 17, 1986?

On October 17, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 17th?

October 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of October. 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 October 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two rockets were launched by palestinians from gaza strip at israel. one landed in beersheba in the south, inflicting severe damage to a home but not injuring anyone, while the other landed in the sea.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: battle of raqqa - the syrian democratic forces announce that the battle for isil’s de facto capital is over.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: the battle of mosul is announced by haider al-abadi, iraqi prime minister, and backed by the u.s.-led coalition. this battle will retake isil-held mosul which was declared the capital of the caliphate in iraq. (reuters),

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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 October 1986?

October 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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 October 1986 calendar looked like.

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