What happened on Friday April 18, 1986?

Here's what happened on April 18, 1986:

• IBM Develops First Megabit Chip IBM achieved a major technological milestone by producing the first megabit semiconductor chip, a breakthrough that would significantly advance computer memory and processing capabilities, paving the way for future digital technologies.
• Robert M. Gates Appointed Deputy CIA Director Robert M. Gates was appointed as the deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), a pivotal role in U.S. intelligence operations during the Cold War era. Gates would later become the Secretary of Defense and play a significant role in national security.
• Titan Rocket Explosion at Vandenberg Air Force Base A Titan rocket catastrophically exploded mere seconds after liftoff from Vandenberg Air Force Base, marking a significant setback in space launch operations and highlighting the inherent risks of rocket technology.

Events in 1986

April 18, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 18, 1986

Newspapers from Apr. 18, 1986

April 18, 1986 was a Friday and it was the 108th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 18, 1986 can also be written as 4/18/1986 in the US and as 18/4/1986 in UK and Europe.

April 18, 1986 in April 1986 calendar

Famous people born on April 18, 1986:

• Romain Grosjean

  Professional French racing driver who competed in Formula One, known for his competitive performances and dramatic survival after a severe...

• Billy Butler (baseball)

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on April 18th

Famous people died on April 18, 1986:

• Antonio Lauro
• Heinrich Lehmann-Willenbrock

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on April 18th

April 18, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 18, 1986 was Kiss by Prince, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. Prince - Kiss
2. Bangles - Manic Monday
3. Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love
4. Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
5. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls

April 18, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 18, 1986 was A Different Corner by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. George Michael - A Different Corner
2. Cliff Richard & The Young Ones - Living Doll
3. Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
4. Queen - A Kind Of Magic
5. Sam Cooke - Wonderful World

April 18, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 18, 1986 was Kiss by Prince And The Revolution, according to the music chart for the week April 14th and April 20th.

1. Prince And The Revolution - Kiss
2. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
3. The Gap Band - Going In Circles
4. Stephanie Mills - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love
5. The Jets - Crush On You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 18th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 18, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 18, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 18, 1986 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 18, 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 April 18, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 11:57 am and setting at 02:56 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 18, 1986

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Someone born on April 18, 1986 is:

39 years and 26 days old,

or 468 months and 26 days old,

or 2038 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14271 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 18, 1986?

There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 18, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 18, 1986.

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