What happened on Sunday May 18, 1986?

Here's what happened on May 18, 1986:

• Military Incursion in Southern Africa The South African army conducted a significant military operation, occupying territories in Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. This event highlights the complex geopolitical tensions and military interventions during the apartheid era in Southern Africa.
• LPGA Golf Tournament Victory Becky Pearson secured a significant win at the LPGA Chrysler-Plymouth Golf Classic, showcasing her professional golfing skills and competitive prowess in women's professional golf.
• Extraordinary Swimming Endurance Record David Goch completed an incredible feat by swimming 55,682 miles in a 25-yard pool, demonstrating remarkable physical and mental stamina. This extraordinary achievement represents an unprecedented display of human endurance and persistence.
• Extreme Physical Performance Record Chung Kwung Ying demonstrated extraordinary physical strength by performing 2,750 'atomic' hand-stand push-ups, setting a remarkable record of human physical endurance and strength training.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from May. 18, 1986

Newspapers from May. 18, 1986

May 18, 1986 was a Sunday and it was the 138th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1986 can also be written as 5/18/1986 in the US and as 18/5/1986 in UK and Europe.

May 18, 1986 in May 1986 calendar

Famous people born on May 18, 1986:

• Kevin Anderson

  Professional South African tennis player known for powerful serving and reaching Grand Slam finals, including Wimbledon and US Open.

• Erin Richards

  Welsh actress best known for her role as Barbara Kean in the TV series 'Gotham'.

• Tahj Mowry

  American actor known for roles in TV shows like 'Smart Guy' and 'Baby Daddy', part of the famous Mowry entertainment family.

• Natal'ja Osipova

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on May 18th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1986 was Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

1. Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
2. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
3. Van Halen - Why Can't This Be Love
4. Janet Jackson - What Have You Done For Me Lately
5. Madonna - Live To Tell

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1986 was The Chicken Song by Spitting Image, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

1. Spitting Image - The Chicken Song
2. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
3. Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
4. Level 42 - Lessons In Love
5. Madonna - Live To Tell

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 1986 was On My Own by Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.

1. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
2. Stephanie Mills - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love
3. The S.O.S. Band - The Finest
4. Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
5. Atlantic Starr - If Your Heart Isn't In It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 18, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 02:06 pm and setting at 03:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 1986 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on May 18, 1986

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Someone born on May 18, 1986 is:

39 years and 5 days old,

or 468 months and 5 days old,

or 2035 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14250 days old,

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

There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 18th 2026.

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

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

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