What happened on Wednesday March 19, 1986?

Here's what happened on March 19, 1986:

• Vega 1 Spacecraft Encounters Halley's Comet The Soviet Union's Vega 1 spacecraft successfully completed a historic flyby of Halley's Comet, passing at a precise distance of 8,889 kilometers. This mission was part of an international effort to study the famous periodic comet during its 1986 approach to Earth, providing unprecedented scientific data about the celestial object's composition and structure.
• Vega 1 Spacecraft Encounters Halley's Comet The Soviet Union's Vega 1 spacecraft successfully completed a historic flyby of Halley's Comet, passing at a precise distance of 8,889 kilometers. This mission was part of an international effort to study the famous periodic comet during its 1986 approach to Earth, providing unprecedented scientific data about the celestial object's composition and structure.
• Vega 1 Spacecraft Encounters Halley's Comet The Soviet Union's Vega 1 spacecraft successfully completed a historic flyby of Halley's Comet, passing at a precise distance of 8,889 kilometers. This mission was part of an international effort to study the famous periodic comet during its 1986 approach to Earth, providing unprecedented scientific data about the celestial object's composition and structure.
• Benjamin Morrell's Controversial Antarctic Expedition American explorer Benjamin Morrell concluded his Antarctic voyage, an expedition that would later become notorious for allegations of fraudulent reporting and exaggerated claims. Morrell's journey highlighted the complex and often contentious nature of 19th-century polar exploration, where sensationalism and scientific discovery frequently intersected.
• Benjamin Morrell's Controversial Antarctic Expedition American explorer Benjamin Morrell concluded his Antarctic voyage, an expedition that would later become notorious for allegations of fraudulent reporting and exaggerated claims. Morrell's journey highlighted the complex and often contentious nature of 19th-century polar exploration, where sensationalism and scientific discovery frequently intersected.
• Benjamin Morrell's Controversial Antarctic Expedition American explorer Benjamin Morrell concluded his Antarctic voyage, an expedition that would later become notorious for allegations of fraudulent reporting and exaggerated claims. Morrell's journey highlighted the complex and often contentious nature of 19th-century polar exploration, where sensationalism and scientific discovery frequently intersected.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from Mar. 19, 1986

Newspapers from Mar. 19, 1986

March 19, 1986 was a Wednesday and it was the 78th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 19, 1986 can also be written as 3/19/1986 in the US and as 19/3/1986 in UK and Europe.

March 19, 1986 in March 1986 calendar

Famous people born on March 19, 1986:

• Anne Vyalitsyna

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• Susanne Sundfør

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on March 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 19, 1986 was These Dreams by Heart, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. Heart - These Dreams
2. Starship - Sara
3. Atlantic Starr - Secret Lovers
4. Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
5. John Cougar Mellencamp - R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 19, 1986 was Chain Reaction by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. Diana Ross - Chain Reaction
2. The Bangles - Manic Monday
3. Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going)
4. Cliff Richard & The Young Ones - Living Doll
5. Sigue Sigue Sputnik - Love Missile F1-11

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 19, 1986 was What Have You Done For Me Lately by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week March 17th and March 23rd.

1. Janet Jackson - What Have You Done For Me Lately
2. Cherrelle With Alexander O'Neal - Saturday Love
3. New Edition - A Little Bit Of Love (Is All It Takes)
4. Rene & Angela - Your Smile
5. Prince And The Revolution - Kiss

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 19th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 19, 1986 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 19, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 11:02 am and setting at 03:10 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 24, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Mar 26, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on March 19, 1986

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Someone born on March 19, 1986 is:

39 years 1 month old,

or 469 months and 25 days old,

or 2043 weeks

or 14301 days old,

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

There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 19th 2026.

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

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

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