What happened on Thursday August 21, 1986?

Here's what happened on August 21, 1986:

• Lake Nyos Disaster in Cameroon A catastrophic natural disaster occurred when carbon dioxide gas suddenly erupted from volcanic Lake Nyos in northwestern Cameroon, creating a deadly cloud that killed up to 1,800 people within a 20-kilometer radius. The sudden release of massive amounts of CO2 suffocated residents and livestock in nearby villages, making it one of the most tragic natural gas eruption events in modern history.
• Aeroméxico Flight 498 Collision A devastating mid-air collision occurred between Aeroméxico Flight 498, a Douglas DC-9, and a Piper PA-28 over Cerritos, California. The accident resulted in 67 fatalities on both aircraft and an additional 15 deaths on the ground, making it a significant aviation tragedy.
• Soviet Passenger Liner Sinking The Soviet passenger liner ''Admiral Nakhimov'' collided with the bulk carrier ''Pyotr Vasev'' in the Black Sea, resulting in the ship sinking almost immediately and causing the tragic loss of 398 lives. This maritime disaster highlighted the critical importance of maritime safety protocols and navigation procedures.
• Toxic Waste Cargo Ship Voyage The cargo ship ''Khian Sea'' departed from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, carrying 14,000 tons of toxic waste. Unable to find a location to legally dispose of its hazardous cargo, the ship wandered the seas for 16 months, becoming a symbol of the global challenge of toxic waste management.
• Suriname Political Violence In Suriname, the Jungle Commandos, led by Ronnie Brunswijk, engaged in political conflict by killing two government officials, highlighting the ongoing political tensions and instability in the country during this period.
• Red Sox Player's Remarkable Performance Boston Red Sox player Spike Owens achieved a rare baseball feat by scoring six runs in a single game, contributing to a massive 24-5 victory over the Cleveland Indians. This performance was particularly notable as it was the first time in 40 years a player had accomplished such a scoring milestone.

Events in 1986

August 21, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 21, 1986

Newspapers from Aug. 21, 1986

August 21, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1986 can also be written as 8/21/1986 in the US and as 21/8/1986 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1986 in August 1986 calendar

Famous people born on August 21, 1986:

• Usain Bolt

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Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on August 21st

Famous people died on August 21, 1986:

• William C. Chase
• Agustín Sauto Arana

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on August 21st

August 21, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
2. Steve Winwood - Higher Love
3. Bananarama - Venus
4. Belinda Carlisle - Mad About You
5. Peter Cetera - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II)

August 21, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Chris De Burgh - The Lady In Red
2. Boris Gardiner - I Want To Wake Up With You
3. Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
4. Sinitta - So Macho / Cruising
5. Stan Ridgway - Camouflage

August 21, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1986 was Do You Get Enough Love by Shirley Jones, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.

1. Shirley Jones - Do You Get Enough Love
2. Anita Baker - Sweet Love
3. Luther Vandross - Give Me The Reason
4. Billy Ocean - Love Zone
5. Gwen Guthrie - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

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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 21, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 21, 1986 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 09:00 pm and setting at 09:12 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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Someone born on August 21, 1986 is:

38 years 8 months old,

or 464 months and 23 days old,

or 2020 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14146 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 21, 1986.

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