What happened on Monday May 19, 1986?

Here's what happened on May 19, 1986:

• Anti-Apartheid Activist Sentenced Hélène Pastoors, a prominent anti-apartheid activist, was sentenced to ten years in prison in South Africa, highlighting the ongoing struggle against racial segregation and oppression during the apartheid era.
• Firearm Owners Protection Act Signed U.S. President Ronald Reagan signed the Firearm Owners Protection Act into law, a significant piece of legislation that modified the Gun Control Act of 1968 and provided additional protections for gun owners' rights.
• Reagan's Playful Moment with Photographers During the White House News Photographers Association's annual dinner in Washington, President Ronald Reagan humorously placed his thumbs to his ears and wiggled his fingers at photographers, saying he had been waiting years to do this. The moment was potentially broadcast live on C-Span, adding an unexpected lighthearted element to a formal event.
• Jimmy Lyons, Jazz Musician Remembrance of Jimmy Lyons, an American jazz musician born in 1931, who made significant contributions to the jazz music scene.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from May. 19, 1986

Newspapers from May. 19, 1986

May 19, 1986 was a Monday and it was the 139th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1986 can also be written as 5/19/1986 in the US and as 19/5/1986 in UK and Europe.

May 19, 1986 in May 1986 calendar

Famous people born on May 19, 1986:

• Mario Chalmers

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on May 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 19, 1986 was Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
2. Madonna - Live To Tell
3. Patti LaBelle - On My Own
4. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
5. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - If You Leave

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 19, 1986 was The Chicken Song by Spitting Image, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 19, 1986 was On My Own by Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th 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 19, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 19, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 03:17 pm and setting at 03:35 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 19, 1986

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Someone born on May 19, 1986 is:

38 years 11 months old,

or 467 months and 25 days old,

or 2034 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14240 days old,

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

There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 19th 2025.

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

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

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