What happened on Friday October 17, 1986?

Here's what happened on October 17, 1986:

• US Immigration Reform Act of 1986 The United States Senate approved a comprehensive immigration bill that introduced significant policy changes, including prohibiting the hiring of undocumented immigrants and offering amnesty to those who entered the country before 1982. This landmark legislation aimed to address illegal immigration and provide a pathway to legal status for long-term undocumented residents.
• Yitzhak Rabin Forms Israeli Government Yitzhak Rabin, a prominent Israeli political leader, successfully formed a new government in Israel, marking an important moment in the country's political landscape. As a key figure in Israeli politics, Rabin would later become known for his efforts towards peace in the Middle East, including the Oslo Accords.
• Alaska State Troopers Investigate Cocaine Overdose Alaska State Troopers initiated a search for an individual who reportedly died from a cocaine overdose, conducting investigations from downtown areas to Montana Creek Bridge. This incident highlights the ongoing challenges of drug-related deaths and law enforcement efforts in the mid-1980s.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from Oct. 17, 1986

Newspapers from Oct. 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

Famous people born on October 17, 1986:

• TJ Schiller

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on October 17th

Famous people died on October 17, 1986:

• Boris Arkad'ev

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on October 17th

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.

1. Janet Jackson - When I Think Of You
2. Tina Turner - Typical Male
3. Cyndi Lauper - True Colors
4. Genesis - Throwing It All Away
5. Don Johnson - 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.

1. Madonna - True Blue
2. Nick Berry - Every Loser Wins
3. Five Star - Rain Or Shine
4. The Communards - Don't Leave Me This Way
5. Status Quo - 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 music chart for the week October 13th and October 19th.

1. Cameo - Word Up
2. Howard Hewett - I'm For Real
3. Gregory Abbott - Shake You Down
4. The Temptations - Lady Soul
5. Tina Turner - Typical Male

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 17, 1986 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on October 17, 1986

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Someone born on October 17, 1986 is:

38 years 8 months old,

or 464 months and 8 days old,

or 2018 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14131 days old,

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

There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 17th 2025.

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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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