What happened on Sunday January 19, 1986?

Here's what happened on January 19, 1986:

• Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster The Space Shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, killing all 7 crew members, including Christa McAuliffe, who was to be the first teacher in space. This tragic event shocked the world and led to a comprehensive review of NASA's space shuttle program and safety protocols.
• First IBM PC Computer Virus Released The first IBM PC computer virus, dubbed (c)Brain, was released into the wild. Created by the Farooq Alvi Brothers in Lahore, Pakistan, the boot sector virus was reportedly developed to deter unauthorized copying of their software, marking an early milestone in the history of computer malware.
• Spain Recognizes Israel Spain officially recognizes Israel, a significant diplomatic development in the international recognition of the state of Israel and potentially improving relations between the two countries.
• Israeli Premier's Diplomatic Visit Israeli Premier Simon Peres visits the Netherlands, continuing diplomatic engagement and potentially discussing bilateral relations between Israel and the Netherlands.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from Jan. 19, 1986

Newspapers from Jan. 19, 1986

January 19, 1986 was a Sunday and it was the 19th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 19, 1986 can also be written as 1/19/1986 in the US and as 19/1/1986 in UK and Europe.

January 19, 1986 in January 1986 calendar

Famous people born on January 19, 1986:

• Claudio Marchisio

  Claudio Marchisio is a renowned Italian midfielder who spent most of his professional career with Juventus FC, winning multiple Serie A...

• Moussa Sow

  Moussa Sow is a professional Senegalese footballer who has played for various clubs in France and Turkey, known for his goal-scoring...

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on January 19th

Famous people died on January 19, 1986:

• Enrique Tierno Galván
• Ernesto Sestan
• Humberto Martínez Salcedo

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on January 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 19, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
2. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
3. Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time
4. Simple Minds - Alive & Kicking
5. Klymaxx - I Miss You

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 19, 1986 was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
2. A-ha - The Sun Always Shines On TV
3. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
4. Dire Straits - Walk Of Life
5. Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat

January 19, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 19, 1986 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week January 13th and January 19th.

1. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
2. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
3. Stevie Wonder - Go Home
4. Ready For The World - Digital Display
5. Atlantic Starr - Secret Lovers

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 19th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 19, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 11:57 am and setting at 02:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on January 19, 1986

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Someone born on January 19, 1986 is:

39 years 3 months old,

or 471 months and 24 days old,

or 2051 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14359 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 19, 1986?

There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 19th 2026.

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

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

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