What happened on Wednesday September 17, 1986?

Here's what happened on September 17, 1986:

• William Rehnquist Confirmed as Chief Justice The United States Senate confirmed William Rehnquist as the 16th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, a pivotal moment in the nation's judicial leadership that would significantly influence legal interpretations in the coming years.
• Deadly Bomb Attack in Paris A terrorist bombing in Paris resulted in the tragic loss of 6 lives, highlighting the ongoing security challenges and political tensions in France during the 1980s.
• Marina Stepanova Sets World Record in 400m Hurdles Soviet athlete Marina Stepanova set a remarkable world record in the women's 400-meter hurdles, completing the race in an impressive 52.94 seconds, showcasing the Soviet Union's athletic prowess during the mid-1980s.
• New York Mets Win NL East Championship The New York Mets secured the National League East Championship, marking a significant milestone in their baseball season and demonstrating their competitive strength.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from Sep. 17, 1986

Newspapers from Sep. 17, 1986

September 17, 1986 was a Wednesday and it was the 260th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1986 can also be written as 9/17/1986 in the US and as 17/9/1986 in UK and Europe.

September 17, 1986 in September 1986 calendar

Famous people born on September 17, 1986:

• Ravichandran Ashwin

  Prominent Indian cricket player known for his exceptional off-spin bowling and all-round capabilities in international cricket.

• Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

  Prominent Japanese voice actor known for roles in anime and video games, with a significant following in the industry.

• Priya Anand
• Sophie

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on September 17th

Famous people died on September 17, 1986:

• Patricia Phoenix

  Patricia Phoenix was a renowned Irish actress known for her significant contributions to television and theater, particularly in British...

• Henrik Sjögren

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on September 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 1986 was Stuck With You by Huey Lewis & The News, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. Huey Lewis & The News - Stuck With You
2. Lionel Richie - Dancing On The Ceiling
3. Gloria Loring & Carl Anderson - Friends And Lovers
4. Berlin - Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From Top Gun)
5. Miami Sound Machine - Words Get In The Way

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 17, 1986 was Don't Leave Me This Way by The Communards, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. The Communards - Don't Leave Me This Way
2. Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
3. Boris Gardiner - I Want To Wake Up With You
4. Sinitta - So Macho / Cruising
5. Peter Cetera - Glory Of Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 1986 was The Rain by Oran 'Juice' Jones, according to the music chart for the week September 15th and September 21st.

1. Oran 'Juice' Jones - The Rain
2. Levert - (Pop Pop Pop Pop) Goes My Mind
3. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam With Full Force Featuring Paul Anthony & Bow Legged Lou - All Cried Out
4. Janet Jackson - When I Think Of You
5. Gwen Guthrie - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:02 pm and setting at 06:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 19, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on September 17, 1986

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Someone born on September 17, 1986 is:

38 years 7 months old,

or 463 months and 27 days old,

or 2017 weeks

or 14119 days old,

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

There are 126 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday September 17th 2025.

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

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

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