What happened on Monday January 20, 1986?

Here's what happened on January 20, 1986:

• Martin Luther King Jr. Day First Federal Holiday The United States officially celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day as a federal holiday for the first time, honoring the civil rights leader's legacy and significant contributions to racial equality and social justice.
• Channel Tunnel Construction Announced The United Kingdom and France officially announced plans to construct the Channel Tunnel (Chunnel), a groundbreaking railroad tunnel beneath the English Channel, marking a significant milestone in European infrastructure and cross-border connectivity.
• Lesotho Political Coup A military coup led by General Justin Lekhanya successfully ousted Prime Minister Leabua Jonathan from power in Lesotho, dramatically altering the country's political landscape and demonstrating the region's ongoing political instability.

Events in 1986

January 20, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 20, 1986

Newspapers from Jan. 20, 1986

January 20, 1986 was a Monday and it was the 20th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1986 can also be written as 1/20/1986 in the US and as 20/1/1986 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1986 in January 1986 calendar

Famous people born on January 20, 1986:

• Kevin Parker

  Kevin Parker is the lead singer and primary creative force behind the acclaimed psychedelic rock band Tame Impala.

• Kevin Parker (musician)
• Tjasa Kokalj
• Ol'ga Buzova

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on January 20th

Famous people died on January 20, 1986:

• Franz Kemser
• Tove Tellback

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on January 20th

January 20, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 20, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
2. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
3. Survivor - Burning Heart
4. Stevie Nicks - Talk To Me
5. Wham! - I'm Your Man

January 20, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 20, 1986 was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

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 20, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 20, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

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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 20, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 20, 1986 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 20, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 12:25 pm and setting at 03:49 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 20, 1986

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Someone born on January 20, 1986 is:

39 years 3 months old,

or 471 months and 3 days old,

or 2048 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14338 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 20, 1986?

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 20, 1986.

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