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August 22, 1986 was the 234th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 22, 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 August 22, 1986, who was born and died on August 22, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Papa Don't Preach by Madonna), movies (e.g. Blue Velvet, directed by David Lynch), 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 August 22nd, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 22, 1986?
- August 22, 1986: What happened on that day?
- August 22, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 22, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 22, 1986?
- August 22, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 22, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
- August 22, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 22, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
- August 22, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 22, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 22, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 22, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 22, 1986?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1986?
- Who was the Pope on August 22, 1986?
What day of the week was August 22, 1986?
August 22, 1986 was a Friday and it was the 234th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 22, 1986 can also be written as 8/22/1986 in the US and as 22/8/1986 in UK and Europe.
August 22, 1986: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 22, 1986:
- Gas from volcano chamberoen kills 1,734
- Nasa announces tests designed to verify ignition pressure dynamics
August 22, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 22nd, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 22, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 22, 1986 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 09:21 pm and setting at 10:18 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 22, 1986?
Famous people born on August 22, 1986:
- Pac
Pac, born on august 22, 1986, is a professional wrestler known for his high-flying and acrobatic in-ring style.
- Liane Valenzuela
Liane valenzuela is a social media personality and singer known for her popular vine videos and music releases.
- Keiko Kitagawa
Keiko kitagawa is a japanese actress and model known for her roles in various japanese television dramas and films.
- Avinash Sachdev
Indian television actor known for his roles in various Hindi TV shows.
- Stephen Ireland
Irish footballer.
- Tokushōryū Makoto
Japanese sumo wrestler.
- Usain Bolt
Athlete.
- James Frost
The automatic is a keyboardist and guitarist from wales.
- Lacie Heart
American porn actress.
- Erika Hebron
American model miss missouri 2010.
- Adrian Neville
English wrestler.
- Janis Vahter
Estonian basketball player.
- Monsieur Adi
French producer and dj.
- Andray Blatche
- Norman Bröckl
Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:
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Dua LipaDua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.
![Kristen Wiig]()
Kristen WiigKristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...
![Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje]()
Adewale Akinnuoye-AgbajeAdewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje is a British actor known for his roles in popular TV shows and films such as 'Lost', 'Oz', and 'The Bourne...
![James Corden]()
James CordenJames corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.
![Tori Amos]()
Tori AmosAmerican singer-songwriter.
![Rodrigo Santoro]()
Rodrigo SantoroRodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.
![Richard Armitage]()
Richard ArmitageRichard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.
![Ray Bradbury]()
Ray BradburyAmerican sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.
![Honor Blackman]()
Honor BlackmanBritish actress.
![Micheline Presle]()
Micheline PresleFrench actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.
August 22, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 37 years 7 months old,
or 451 months and 28 days old,
or 1965 weeks
or 13755 days old,
if you were born on August 22, 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 22, 1986?
There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1986?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 22, 1986.
August 22, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 22, 1986:
- Celâl Bayar
Turkish lawyer and politician, 3rd president of turkey (b. 1883).
- Bruce Cowling
- Dezider Kostka
What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?
Famous deaths on August 22nd:
![Colleen Dewhurst]()
Colleen DewhurstColleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.
![Sebastian Cabot]()
Sebastian CabotActor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).
- Dorotea Mackiewicz
Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.
- Laurelyn Joyner
Set multiple world records in long jump.
- Kenyatta Kenyatta
Kenyatta was the first president of Kenya and a prominent figure in the Kenyan independence movement.
- Lennex Kenyatta
Lennex Kenyatta was the first President of Kenya, serving from 1963 to 1978.
- Antario Dubois
Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.
- Fayne Blackwood
Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...
- Ulyssa Blackwood
Ulyssa Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her epic historical sagas and complex character studies.
- Yarrow
Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 22nd
August 22, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 22, 1986:
- RC feasts - Mary queen of angels
Observances on August 22, 1986:
- International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
August 22, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 22, 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 22, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 22, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 22, 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 22, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 18th and August 24th.
August 22, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 22, 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 22, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 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 22, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 22, 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 22, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 22, 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 22, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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 22, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 22, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Red Storm Rising
By: Tom Clancy
Tom Clancy is the #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator of Jack Ryan novels. His latest blockbusters Command Authority, Threat Vector, are his most electrifying stories of international conflict.
A Light In The Attic
By: Shel Silverstein
While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?
Regrets Only
By: Sally Quinn
"A riveting read. "LIZ SMITHALison Sterling, a beautiful, bright, and blonde reporter for a Washington newspaper, is secretly in a love affair with Liz Smith, the very charming, very accomplished, very married
The Eighth Commandment
By: Lawrence Sanders
An appraiser attempts to get rid of a rare coin that has disappeared. This exposes the secrets of one family. Grandby & Sons is a Madison Avenue auction house that values rare coins.
A Matter Of Honor
By: Jeffrey Archer
It appears innocent enough. It is a letter that a disgraced British colonel leaves to his only son. Adam Scott opened the yellowing envelope and set into motion.
August 22, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 22, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Baltron
Mission Omega
Dead Zone (video game)
Athena
Deactivators
Who was the US President on August 22, 1986?
On August 22, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1986?
On August 22, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 22, 1986?
On August 22, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 22nd?
August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
- 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
- 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),
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.
