What happened on Monday August 18, 1986?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1986:

• Jim Kelly Signs with Buffalo Bills Quarterback Jim Kelly signs a landmark $75 million, 5-year contract with the NFL's Buffalo Bills. This contract was one of the most significant NFL deals of the mid-1980s and signaled Kelly's importance to the team that would later become known for four consecutive Super Bowl appearances.
• Howard Stern Radio Show Premieres in Philadelphia Howard Stern's groundbreaking radio show debuts on WYSP 94.1 FM in Philadelphia, marking a significant moment in American radio broadcasting. Known for his controversial and provocative style, Stern would go on to revolutionize talk radio and become a cultural icon.
• John Tesh's First Entertainment Tonight Appearance John Tesh makes his debut as a host on the popular entertainment news program Entertainment Tonight, beginning a long and notable career in media and music broadcasting.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1986

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1986

August 18, 1986 was a Monday and it was the 230th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1986 can also be written as 8/18/1986 in the US and as 18/8/1986 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1986 in August 1986 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1986:

• Miesha Tate

  Renowned mixed martial artist and former UFC Women's Bantamweight Champion who significantly contributed to women's MMA popularity.

• Stéphanie (Star Academy)

  French singer and reality TV personality who gained fame through the popular talent show Star Academy.

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on August 18th

Famous people died on August 18, 1986:

• Harun Babunagari

  Bangladeshi islamic scholar and educationist (b. 1902).

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on August 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
2. Steve Winwood - Higher Love
3. Bananarama - Venus
4. Belinda Carlisle - Mad About You
5. Peter Cetera - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Chris De Burgh - The Lady In Red
2. Boris Gardiner - I Want To Wake Up With You
3. Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
4. Sinitta - So Macho / Cruising
5. Stan Ridgway - Camouflage

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 1986 was Do You Get Enough Love by Shirley Jones, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Shirley Jones - Do You Get Enough Love
2. Anita Baker - Sweet Love
3. Luther Vandross - Give Me The Reason
4. Billy Ocean - Love Zone
5. Gwen Guthrie - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 18, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:40 pm and setting at 05:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on August 18, 1986

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Someone born on August 18, 1986 is:

38 years 9 months old,

or 465 months and 13 days old,

or 2023 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14166 days old,

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

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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

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

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