What happened on Friday August 22, 1986?

Here's what happened on August 22, 1986:

• Deadly Gas Release from Volcano Chamberoen On August 22, 1986, a catastrophic gas release from Volcano Chamberoen resulted in the tragic loss of 1,734 lives. The sudden and massive emission of toxic volcanic gases caused an immediate and devastating impact on the local population, marking one of the deadliest volcanic events of the decade.
• NASA Ignition Pressure Dynamics Research NASA conducted specialized scientific tests on August 22, 1986, aimed at verifying and understanding complex ignition pressure dynamics. These research efforts were likely part of broader aerospace and propulsion system studies to enhance technological understanding and safety protocols.

Events in 1986

August 22, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 22, 1986

Newspapers from Aug. 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 in August 1986 calendar

Famous people born on August 22, 1986:

• Usain Bolt

  World-renowned Jamaican sprinter, considered the fastest man in history and multiple Olympic gold medalist.

• Pac

  Professional wrestler known for his high-flying and acrobatic in-ring style, performing in major wrestling promotions worldwide.

• Liane Valenzuela

  Social media personality and singer who gained popularity through Vine videos and subsequent music releases.

• Keiko Kitagawa

  Japanese actress and model who has appeared in numerous television dramas and films, gaining recognition in the Japanese entertainment...

• Andray Blatche

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on August 22nd

Famous people died on August 22, 1986:

• Celâl Bayar

  Turkish lawyer and politician, 3rd president of turkey (b. 1883).

• Dezider Kostka

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on August 22nd

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.

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 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.

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 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 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 22nd 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 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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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 22, 1986 was Waning gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on August 22, 1986

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Someone born on August 22, 1986 is:

38 years 9 months old,

or 465 months and 15 days old,

or 2024 weeks

or 14168 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 22, 1986?

There are 77 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 22nd 2025.

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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.

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