What happened on Thursday June 19, 1986?

Here's what happened on June 19, 1986:

• Al-Khilani Mosque Bombing in Baghdad A devastating terrorist bombing at the al-Khilani Mosque in Baghdad resulted in 78 fatalities and 218 injuries, marking a significant act of violence during a period of regional instability and sectarian conflict.
• Tragic Death of Len Bias Len Bias, a promising young basketball player for the Boston Celtics, died from a cocaine-induced seizure at the age of 22. His sudden death shocked the sports world and became a pivotal moment in raising awareness about drug abuse among professional athletes.
• Death of Coluche Michel 'Coluche' Colucci, a renowned French comedian and humorist known for his satirical and provocative comedy, passed away in 1986. He was a significant cultural figure in France who used humor as a tool for social commentary.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from Jun. 19, 1986

Newspapers from Jun. 19, 1986

June 19, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 170th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 19, 1986 can also be written as 6/19/1986 in the US and as 19/6/1986 in UK and Europe.

June 19, 1986 in June 1986 calendar

Famous people born on June 19, 1986:

• Richard Madden

  Scottish actor famous for his roles in 'Game of Thrones' and 'Bodyguard'.

• Marie Dorin-Habert

  Accomplished French biathlete who won gold medals at world championships and a bronze medal at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics.

• Marvin Williams

  Professional American basketball player who has played in the NBA for multiple teams.

• Sawika Chaiyadech

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on June 19th

Famous people died on June 19, 1986:

• Coluche

  Coluche was a legendary French comedian and actor who became a cultural icon, known for his provocative humor and political satire,...

• Len Bias

  Promising NBA basketball player drafted by the Boston Celtics who tragically died from a cocaine-induced seizure just days after being...

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on June 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 19, 1986 was On My Own by Patti LaBelle, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Patti LaBelle - On My Own
2. Billy Ocean - There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)
3. The Jets - Crush On You
4. Madonna - Live To Tell
5. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 19, 1986 was Spirit In The Sky by Doctor & The Medics, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Doctor & The Medics - Spirit In The Sky
2. Wham! - The Edge Of Heaven
3. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
4. Simply Red - Holding Back The Years
5. Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 19, 1986 was Nasty by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week June 16th and June 22nd.

1. Janet Jackson - Nasty
2. Billy Ocean - There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)
3. Midnight Star - Headlines
4. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
5. Rene & Angela - You Don't Have To Cry

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 19th is Gemini.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 19, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 05:59 pm and setting at 03:33 am.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Jun 22, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on June 19, 1986

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Someone born on June 19, 1986 is:

38 years 10 months old,

or 466 months and 4 days old,

or 2026 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14188 days old,

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

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 19th 2025.

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

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

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