What happened on Tuesday, August 19, 1986?

Here's what happened on August 19, 1986:

• Car bomb explosion in Tehran's Ferdowsi Square kills at least 20 On August 19, 1986, a car bomb exploded in Tehran's Ferdowsi Square during the morning rush hour, killing at least 20 people and injuring scores of others. The blast damaged a bus, four cars, and seven motorcycles, and shattered windows in nearby buildings. The Islamic Republic News Agency reported that 50 pounds of TNT had been planted in the car, a French-made Jiyan. No group claimed responsibility for the attack, but the news agency blamed 'agents of international imperialism,' referring to anti-government underground groups such as the Mujahedeen. The Mujahedeen, in turn, accused the Iranian government of staging the bombing to tarnish the image of the Iranian people's resistance. source: latimes.com
• Stolen Picasso painting recovered undamaged in Australia On August 19, 1986, Pablo Picasso's 'Weeping Woman' was found undamaged in a Melbourne railway station locker, 17 days after being stolen from the National Gallery of Victoria. The painting had been taken by a group calling itself the 'Australian Cultural Terrorists,' who demanded increased government funding for the arts. The artwork was returned following an anonymous tip-off to police. source: latimes.com

Events in 1986

August 19, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from August 1986

Newspapers from Aug. 19, 1986

August 19, 1986 was a Tuesday and it was the 231st day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1986 can also be written as 8/19/1986 in the US and as 19/8/1986 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1986 in August 1986 calendar

Famous people born on August 19, 1986:

• Christina Perri

  Christina Perri is an American singer-songwriter who rose to fame with her emotional pop ballads, particularly her breakthrough hit 'Jar of...

• Saori Kimura
• Yoo Yeon-seong
• Aleš Razým
• Benoît Gillet
• Sōtīrīs Mpalafas
• Rúben Micael
• Jamie O'Neill
• John Williamson
• Sueliton
• Bruno Lopes
• Sebastián Sosa
• Lehlohonolo Majoro
• Jorge García
• Tian Qing

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on August 19th

Famous people died on August 19, 1986:

• Hermione Baddeley

  Hermione Baddeley was an English character actress of stage and screen, known for her distinctive voice and often memorable supporting roles in both British and American films and television. She earned acclaim for her work in the mid-20th century, particularly for comedic or working-class characters. [bio]

• Viv Thicknesse

  Australian rugby player (b. 1910).

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on August 19th

August 19, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 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 19, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 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 19, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 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 19th is Leo.

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August 19, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 19, 1986 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:11 pm and setting at 06:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on August 19, 1986

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Someone born on August 19, 1986 is:

39 years 11 months old,

or 479 months and 24 days old,

or 2086 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14603 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 19, 1986.

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