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Monday July 21, 1986: on this day
July 21, 1986 was the 202nd day of the year 1986, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Monday.
Is July 21, 1986 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on July 21, 1986, who was born and died on July 21, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 21, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel), movies (e.g. The Transformers: The Movie, directed by Nelson Shin), TV series (e.g. Grand Prix Der Volksmusik) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 21st, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 21, 1986?
- July 21, 1986: What happened on that day?
- July 21, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 21, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 21, 1986?
- July 21, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 21, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
- July 21, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 21, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
- July 21, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 21, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 21, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 21, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 21, 1986?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 21, 1986?
- Who was the Pope on July 21, 1986?
What day of the week was July 21, 1986?
July 21, 1986 was a Monday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 21, 1986 can also be written as 7/21/1986 in the US and as 21/7/1986 in UK and Europe.
July 21, 1986: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 21, 1986:
- Barbara palacios teyde, 22, of venezuela, crowned 35th miss universe
- Pleasure island plans unveiled
- In the california - nevada border region, a magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurs.
July 21, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 21, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 21st, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 21, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 21, 1986 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 21, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 09:09 pm and setting at 06:44 am.
The previous full moon was on Jun 22, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 1986.
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Who was born on July 21, 1986?
Famous people born on July 21, 1986:
![Rebecca Ferguson]()
Rebecca FergusonPop singer.
![Diane Guerrero]()
Diane GuerreroTv actress.
- Meritt Hemingway
Olympic gold medalist in swimming.
- Airyn Williams
Professional basketball player known for exceptional shooting skills.
- Tayen Jamison
Tayen Jamison was a skilled basketball player known for his scoring ability.
- Tifanny Cross
Award-winning investigative journalist covering social issues.
- Rayane Gharbi
Tunisian author and poet acclaimed for his literary works.
- Anthony Annan
Ghanaian footballer.
- Jason Thompson
American basketball player.
- Livia Brito
Soap opera actress.
- Kyle Hanagami
Choreographer.
- Fulgence Ouedraogo
- Jason Thompson (basketball)
- Sofiane (rapper)
- Aziz Ibragimov
- Ludovic Groguhe
- Betty Gilpin
Whose famous birthday is on July 21st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 21st:
![Robin Williams]()
Robin WilliamsAfter learning improv at l.a.
![Aashish Chaudhary]()
Aashish ChaudharyIndian actor known for his work in Hindi films and television.
![Romeo Santos]()
Romeo SantosRomeo santos is a world music singer known for being the lead vocalist of the bachata group aventura and for his successful solo career.
![Sara Sampaio]()
Sara SampaioSara sampaio is a portuguese model known for her work with victoria's secret and sports illustrated.
![Josh Hartnett]()
Josh HartnettJosh hartnett is an american actor known for his roles in films such as pearl harbor, black hawk down, and lucky number slevin.
![Don Knotts]()
Don KnottsDon knotts was an american actor best known for his role as barney fife on the andy griffith show.
![Charlotte Gainsbourg]()
Charlotte GainsbourgFrench-british actress, noted family, and the daughter of serge gainsbourg (singer-actress jane birkin).
![Jon Lovitz]()
Jon LovitzJon lovitz is an american comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and numerous film and television appearances.
![Jaime Murray]()
Jaime MurrayAn english actress who is best known for her roles as stacie monroe on bbc's "hustle" or lila west on showtime's "dexter".
July 21, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 37 years 9 months old,
or 453 months and 4 days old,
or 1970 weeks and 3 days old,
or 13793 days old,
if you were born on July 21, 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 July 21, 1986?
There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 21st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 1986?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 21, 1986.
July 21, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 21, 1986:
- Virginia Hewitt
Actress (carol space patrol), dies at the age of 60.
- Paulo Correia
Guinee-bissaus colonel / putschist, executed.
- Zhang Yuzhe
- Carlo Ciampolini
- Guido Fulignot
What famous deaths happened on July 21st?
Famous deaths on July 21st:
![Angharad Rees]()
Angharad ReesEnglish-welsh actress and jewellery designer (d. 2012).
![Basil Rathbone]()
Basil RathboneFor over 40 years, he was a south african-british actor on stage and in film.
![John Heard]()
John HeardAmerican actor with a boyish look and friendly manner who won the 1976-77 theatre world award.
![Herb Edelman]()
Herb EdelmanActor (odd couple st elsewhere) dies from emphysema aged 62.
- Leisel Mueller
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her profound verses.
- Arwilda Davis
American sprinter who won multiple medals in international competitions.
- Adoria Klenk
Renowned for her vibrant abstract art.
- Bruk Dumitriu
Renowned Romanian painter known for his abstract works.
- Johnye Strickland
Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.
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July 21, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 21, 1986:
- St. Zoticus
- St. Victor of Marseilles
- St. Barhadbesciabus
- St. Arbogastus
- Catholic - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Praxedes
- Singapore: Racial Harmony Day
- Guam: Liberation Day (1944)
- Bolivia: Martyrs' Day
- Belgium: National holiday (1831 - inauguration of LTopold I, first king of the Belgians)
July 21, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 21, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 21st and July 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 21, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 1986 was Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.
July 21, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 21, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 21st and July 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
- Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone
- Genesis - Invisible Touch
- Janet Jackson - Nasty
- Peter Cetera - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II)
July 21, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.
July 21, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 21, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 21st and July 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
- Wham! - The Edge Of Heaven
- Owen Paul - My Favourite Waste Of Time
- Sly Fox - Let's Go All The Way
- Chris De Burgh - The Lady In Red
July 21, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 1986 was Rumors by , according to the R&B music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.
July 21, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 21, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 21st and July 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- - Rumors
- Jeffrey Osborne - You Should Be Mine (The Woo Woo Song)
- Jean Carne - Closer Than Close
- El DeBarge - Who's Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme)
- Run-D.M.C. - My Adidas
July 21, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 21, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Transformers: The Movie
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Nelson Shin
Starring: Orson Welles, Robert Stack, Leonard Nimoy, Norman Alden
Country: United States of America
One Crazy Summer
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Savage Steve Holland
Starring: John Cusack, Demi Moore, Linda Warren, Joel Murray
A Fine Mess
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Starring: Ted Danson, Howie Mandel, Richard Mulligan, Stuart Margolin
Castle in the Sky
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Hayao Miyazaki
Starring: Anna Paquin, James Van Der Beek, Cloris Leachman, Mark Hamill
Country: United States of America
Flight of the Navigator
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Randal Kleiser
Starring: Joey Cramer, Paul Reubens, Cliff De Young, Veronica Cartwright
Country: United States of America
July 21, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 21, 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
A Very Peculiar Practice
Release year: 1986
Starring: Peter Davison, Graham Crowden, Barbara Flynn, David Troughton
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
July 21, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 21, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Taming A Sea-Horse
By: Robert B. Parker
Spenser's fascination with April Kyle, the teenage prostitute, leads him to Robert Rambeaux (ersatz Juilliard student, April's pimp) and Ginger Bucky (another Rambeaux hooker), who suddenly turns out to be dead.
Act Of Will
By: Barbara Taylor Bradford
This sweeping story from Barbara Taylor Bradford, a bestselling author, connects three generations. It tells the stories of three remarkable women and their will to make a difference in their lives. Orphaned
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.
I'Ll Take Manhattan
By: Judith Krantz
Here's Judith Krantz’s greatest achievement--I'll take Manhattan. In the high-stakes world of magazine publishing, she weaves a dazzling tale of love and betrayal, and creates her most joyous character--sensational Maxi, an uninhibited woman who unexpectedly discovers that her talent for …
Lonesome Dove
By: Larry McMurtry
Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic Lonesome Dove is a love story, adventure, and epic of the frontier. It is the third book in the Lonesome Dove Tetralogy.
July 21, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 21, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dan Dare: Pilot of the Future
Harrier Combat Simulator
Hollywood or Bust
Arkanoid
King's Quest III: To Heir Is Human
Who was the US President on July 21, 1986?
On July 21, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 21, 1986?
On July 21, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 21, 1986?
On July 21, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 21st?
July 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of July. 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 July 21st, such as:
- 2019 - Lufthansa, a german airline, has resumed flights between cairo and frankfurt/munich. british airways flights to cairo are still cancelled for six days. although the uk foreign office advises against all travel to egypt's sinai peninsula, its standard advice to cairo passengers is to verify for any changes.
- 2018 - Fiat chrysler ceo sergio marchionne has resigned due to declining health and is replaced with jeep ceo mike manley.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: there are violent clashes between the syrian rebels, and the syrian democratic forces, at the outskirts al-muhsenli village in the northeastern country of aleppo. however, no casualties have been reported. (iraqi news). the syrian army used heavy artillery to shell the zaitan village residential areas, in the countryside around aleppo. it also destroyed civilian property.
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 July 1986?
July 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
