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About August 20th, 1986, in brief:
- Historical events: Mail carrier Patrick Sherrill, Edmond Ok, shot 14 fellow workers dead
- Day of the week: August 20th, 1986 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Andrew Garfield, Amy Adams
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Papa Don't Preach by Madonna
- #1 UK song: The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh
- Popular movie: Blue Velvet directed by David Lynch
More about August 20th, 1986? See below for more news and curiosities on August 20th, 1986.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 20, 1986?
- August 20, 1986: What happened on that day?
- August 20, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 20, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 20, 1986?
- August 20, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 20, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
- August 20, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 20, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
- August 20, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 20, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 20, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 20, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 20, 1986?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1986?
- Who was the Pope on August 20, 1986?
What day of the week was August 20, 1986?
August 20, 1986 was a Wednesday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 1986 can also be written as 8/20/1986 in the US and as 20/8/1986 in UK and Europe.
August 20, 1986: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 20, 1986:
- Mail carrier patrick sherrill, edmond ok, shot 14 fellow workers dead
- Phils don carmen perfect game bid is broken in 9th
- In edmond, oklahoma, united states postal service employee patrick sherrill guns down 14 of his co-workers before committing suicide.
August 20, 1986: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 20, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 20, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 20th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 20, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 1986 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 08:37 pm and setting at 08:03 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 19, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 1986.
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Who was born on August 20, 1986?
Famous people born on August 20, 1986:
- Linus Sebastian
Founder of Linus Tech Tips channel.
- Steven Zalewski
American ice hockey player.
- Andrew Surman
South african-english footballer.
- Luis Marco
Spanish runner.
- Ryo Katsuji
Japanese actor.
- Lior Jean
Israeli footballer.
- Damien Gaudin
French cyclist.
- Steven Campbell
Australian footballer.
- Christina Perri
Musician.
- EthosLab
Youtube star.
- Letizia Ciampa
Italian actress.
- Manuel Pamić
Croatian footballer.
- Dan Martin (cyclist)
- Tania Sachdev
- Luis Alberto Marco
- Daniel Martin
- James Sangala
Whose famous birthday is on August 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 20th:
![Andrew Garfield]()
Andrew GarfieldAndrew garfield is a british-american actor known for his roles in the social network and the amazing spider-man series.
![Amy Adams]()
Amy AdamsAmy adams is an american actress known for her versatile roles in films such as enchanted, american hustle, and arrival.
![Demi Lovato]()
Demi LovatoAmerican singer-songwriter, musician, and actress.
![Fred Durst]()
Fred DurstFred durst is an american singer best known as the lead vocalist of the band limp bizkit.
![Misha Collins]()
Misha CollinsAmerican actor and director.
![Ben Barnes]()
Ben BarnesBen barnes is an english actor known for his roles in the chronicles of narnia series and the tv series westworld.
![James Marsters]()
James MarstersJames marsters is an american actor best known for his role as the vampire spike in the television series buffy the vampire slayer.
![Gerald McRaney]()
Gerald McRaneyGerald mcraney is an american actor known for his roles in television series such as simon & simon, major dad, and this is us.
![Ron Paul]()
Ron PaulAmerican politician and physician, paul is an active member and nominee of the libertarian party for president in 1988.
![Joan Allen]()
Joan AllenAmerican actress who can play both lead and supporting roles on screen and stage.
August 20, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 37 years 8 months old,
or 452 months and 21 days old,
or 1968 weeks and 3 days old,
or 13779 days old,
if you were born on August 20, 1986.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1986?
There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 20th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1986?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 20, 1986.
August 20, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 20, 1986:
- Thadd Jones
Renowned jazz trumpeter and composer.
- Milton Acorn
Canadian poet known for his socially conscious poetry.
- Walter Brooke
Actor (da scanlon green hornet), dies in 71.
- Donn Bennett
Television host, the big idea, dies at 76.
- Austin Warren
What famous deaths happened on August 20th?
Famous deaths on August 20th:
![Phyllis Diller]()
Phyllis DillerAmerican comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...
![Jerry Lewis]()
Jerry LewisAmerican comedian, writer, actor and producer.
![Ilona Massey]()
Ilona MasseyHungarian-born American actress and singer who appeared in several Hollywood films.
![Ulla Jacobsson]()
Ulla JacobssonSwedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.
- Ruhama Goldberg
Esteemed researcher in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking discoveries.
- Aulora Smith
Bestselling author known for her captivating novels that have touched the hearts of many.
- Elmore Leonard
Elmore Leonard was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Negro leagues.
- Stefhanie Tubbs Jones
First African-American woman to represent Ohio in the U.S.
- Sircharles Sedley
Celebrated playwright of the Restoration era.
- Otillia Lindemann
Renowned German soprano known for her performances in leading opera houses.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 20th
August 20, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 20, 1986:
- Morocco - Revolution of the King and the People Day
- RC saints - Saint Bernard of Clairvaux
- Estonia - Restoration Day
- Hungary - St. Stephen's day, the main national holiday in Hungary
- Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Asmá (Names) - First day of the ninth month of the Bahá'f Calendar
August 20, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 20, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 18th and August 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 20, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 20, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 20, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 20, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
- Steve Winwood - Higher Love
- Bananarama - Venus
- Belinda Carlisle - Mad About You
- Peter Cetera - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II)
August 20, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 20, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 20, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 20, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chris De Burgh - The Lady In Red
- Boris Gardiner - I Want To Wake Up With You
- Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
- Sinitta - So Macho / Cruising
- Stan Ridgway - Camouflage
August 20, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 20, 1986 was Do You Get Enough Love by Shirley Jones, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 20, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 20, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 18th and August 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Shirley Jones - Do You Get Enough Love
- Anita Baker - Sweet Love
- Luther Vandross - Give Me The Reason
- Billy Ocean - Love Zone
- Gwen Guthrie - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent
August 20, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 20, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Blue Velvet
Release year: 1986
Directed by: David Lynch
Starring: Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern
Country: United States of America
River's Edge
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Tim Hunter
Starring: Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves, Ione Skye, Daniel Roebuck
Extremities
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Robert M. Young
Starring: Farrah Fawcett, James Russo, Alfre Woodard, Diana Scarwid
The Whoopee Boys
Release year: 1986
Directed by: John Byrum
Starring: Michael O'Keefe, Paul Rodriguez, Denholm Elliott, Carole Shelley
The Fly
Release year: 1986
Directed by: David Cronenberg
Starring: Jeff Goldblum, Geena Davis, John Getz, Joy Boushel
Country: United States of America
August 20, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 20, 1986 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Grand Prix der Volksmusik
Release year: 1986
August 20, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 20, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Man Who Mistook His Wife For A Hat
By: Oliver Sacks
The MAN WHO MISTOOK HIS WIFE FOR A HAT is a collection of twenty-four of Oliver Sacks’ most beloved and fascinating case studies.
The Mammoth Hunters
By: Jean M. Auel
Jean M. Auel once again opens the doors of a time past to reveal an era of wonder and danger at dawn of modern man's race.
The Passion Of Ayn Rand
By: Barbara Branden
The paperback version of this bestseller biography about Rand is now available. Barbara Branden, a nineteen-year-old Rand friend, offers a stunning portrait.
Slaves Of New York
By: Tama Janowitz
The New York City denizens: artists, prostitutes and saints. They all want to be famous or in oblivion and are looking for love and acceptance.
August 20, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 20, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Fast Tracks: The Computer Slot Car Construction Kit
Kid Niki: Radical Ninja
Drag Race Eliminator
Howard the Duck
Hottāman no Chitei Tanken
Who was the US President on August 20, 1986?
On August 20, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 20, 1986?
On August 20, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 20, 1986?
On August 20, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 20th?
August 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 20th, such as:
- 2018 - Terrorism in europe. a man storms into a mossos-d'esquadra station carrying a knife and is shot by an officer. the incident is being treated as an attempt to terrorist attack by police.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war: battle of tal afar 2017: iraqi security forces launch a ground offensive, along with shi'ite volunteers, kurdish peshmerga fighters and shi'ite volunteers, to retake tal afar from the islamic state of iraq (isil) militants. since the liberation of mosul, the city has been isolated and is now in the hands of isil.
- 2016 - Gaziantep bombing. a suicide bomber attacks a kurdish wedding celebration at gaziantep in turkey, killing at least 22 and wounding 94. (reuters),
What happened in 1986?
1986 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Barbra Striesand and Jon Peters relationship breaks up
- International Peace Year begins
- New York City transit fare rises from 90 cents to $1.00
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What was the calendar for August 1986?
August 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
