Wednesday January 22, 1986: on this day

January 22, 1986 was the 22nd day of the year 1986, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 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 January 22, 1986, who was born and died on January 22, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 22, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends), movies (e.g. Lady Jane, directed by Trevor Nunn), TV series (e.g. Arsenal) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 22nd, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 22, 1986?


January 22, 1986 was a Wednesday and it was the 22nd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 22, 1986 can also be written as 1/22/1986 in the US and as 22/1/1986 in UK and Europe.

January 22, 1986 in January 1986 calendar

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January 22, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 22, 1986:

  • Ghorbanifar 1st suggests diversion of cash to contras, says north

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January 22, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 22nd is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

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 22, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 22, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on January 22nd, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 22, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 22, 1986 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 22, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 01:41 pm and setting at 05:47 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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Who was born on January 22, 1986?


Famous people born on January 22, 1986:

  • Daniel Wayne Smith

    Anna nicole smith, playboy model (born 1986).

  • Maher Magri

    Tunisian footballer.

  • Matt Simon

    Australian footballer.

  • Lee Pa-ni

    Model and actress from south korea.

  • Adrián Ramos
  • Daniel Lee
  • Yohance Marshall
  • David Edward Martin
  • Elena Pautova
  • Azmeraw Bekele
  • Christoph Saurer
  • Fabricio Calderolli
  • Larry English
  • Fonsi
  • Björn Hübner-Fehrer

Whose famous birthday is on January 22nd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 22nd:

  • Namrata Shirodkar
    Namrata Shirodkar

    Indian actress who primarily worked in Bollywood films and won the Miss India pageant in 1993.

  • Michael Hutchence
    Michael Hutchence

    Australian singer and musician.

  • Jim Jarmusch
    Jim Jarmusch

    American film-maker with a czech-german-french-irish background.

  • Piper Laurie
    Piper Laurie

    Piper Laurie is an American actress who has been nominated for multiple Academy Awards for her performances in films like 'The Hustler' and...

  • Diane Lane
    Diane Lane

    Diane lane is an american actress known for her roles in films such as unfaithful, under the tuscan sun, and the perfect storm.

  • Linda Blair
    Linda Blair

    American model who was five years old.

  • John Hurt
    John Hurt

    British actor who is widely recognized for his tv roles as quentin crisp, the famous homosexual, in "the naked civil servant" (tv) and...

  • Sam Cooke
    Sam Cooke

    American singer with amazing singing talent.

  • Olivia d'Abo
    Olivia d'Abo

    English-american actress and singer.

  • Bill Bixby
    Bill Bixby

    American actor who charmed two generations with five tv series, including "my favorite martian", 1963, "the courtship of eddie's father" and...

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January 22, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 2 months old,

or 458 months and 7 days old,

or 1992 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13946 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 22, 1986?

There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 22nd 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 22, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 22, 1986.

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January 22, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 22, 1986:

  • Rockwell Stephens

    American journalist and editor known for his work at Time magazine.

What famous deaths happened on January 22nd?

Famous deaths on January 22nd:

  • Telly Savalas
    Telly Savalas

    Telly Savalas was an American actor, singer, and businessman, best known for his role as the title character in the television series Kojak.

  • Heath Ledger
    Heath Ledger

    Australian actor.

  • Jean Simmons
    Jean Simmons

    British actress onscreen since 1944.

  • Ann Miller
    Ann Miller

    American dancer, who was a star in broadway's "sugar babies" alongside mickey rooney.

  • Liz Renay
    Liz Renay

    American exotic dancer, model and stripper.

  • Alma Rubens
    Alma Rubens

    American actress (born 1897).

  • Jobyna Ralston
    Jobyna Ralston

    Actress (wings girl shy, freshman), is killed at 66.

  • Frances Gifford
    Frances Gifford

    Emphysema deaths at 71.

  • Alan Hale
    Alan Hale

    American actor.

  • Roy Brown
    Roy Brown

    American singer-songwriter.

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January 22, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 22, 1986:

  • New Zealand - Wellington Anniversary.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Vincent.
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January 22, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 22, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 20th and January 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 22, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 22, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

January 22, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 22, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 20th and January 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - That's What Friends Are For youtube
  2. - Say You, Say Me youtube
  3. - Burning Heart
  4. - Talk To Me
  5. - I'm Your Man

January 22, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 22, 1986 was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

January 22, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 22, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 20th and January 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - West End Girls youtube
  2. - The Sun Always Shines On TV
  3. - Saving All My Love For You
  4. - Walk Of Life
  5. - Hit That Perfect Beat

January 22, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 22, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

January 22, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 22, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 20th and January 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - That's What Friends Are For youtube
  2. - Say You, Say Me youtube
  3. - Go Home
  4. - Digital Display
  5. - Secret Lovers

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January 22, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 22, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lady Jane

Lady Jane

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Trevor Nunn

Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Cary Elwes, John Wood, Michael Hordern

Highlander

Highlander

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Russell Mulcahy

Starring: Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, Roxanne Hart

Country: United States of America

Pretty in Pink

Pretty in Pink

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Howard Deutch

Starring: Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Harry Dean Stanton, Annie Potts

Country: United States of America

F/X

F/X

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Robert Mandel

Starring: Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Diane Venora, Cliff De Young

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Starring: Nick Nolte, Bette Midler, Richard Dreyfuss, Little Richard

January 22, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Arsenal

Arsenal

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Steven C. Miller

Heart of the High Country

Heart of the High Country

Release year: 1985

Inside

Inside

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jeff Mahler

Blind Date

Blind Date

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Blake Edwards

The Cutting Room

The Cutting Room

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Warren Dudley

January 22, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 22, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler

The Accidental Tourist

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"POIGNANT . . . FUNNY . . THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST IS ONE HER BEST. . . . [TYLER] HAS NEVER BEEN STRONGER."-The

Smart Women, Foolish Choices by Connell Cowan and Melvyn Kinder

Smart Women, Foolish Choices

By:

Smart Women Make Foolish Choices

Common Ground by J. Anthony Lukas

Common Ground

By:

This is the story of Boston's busing crisis, which won 3 awards.

The Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel

The Mammoth Hunters

By:

Jean M. Auel once again opens the doors of a time past to reveal an era of wonder and danger at dawn of modern man's race.

World'S Fair by E. L. Doctorow

World'S Fair

By:

"Something very close to magic." The Los Angeles TimesAn extraordinary novel about a young boy's experience in New York City during the 1930s. It is a vivid recreation of the sights and sounds of New York City.

January 22, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 22, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

180

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Platform: ZX Spectrum Commodore 64 Amstrad CPC Atari 8-bit MSX

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Mastertronic Added Dimension

Into Oblivion (video game)

Into Oblivion (video game)

Platform: Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64

Genre: platform game / maze game

Publisher: Mastertronic

Batman

Batman

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, MSX, Amstrad PCW

Genre: Action, Adventure

Publisher: Ocean Software

Banana

Banana

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Puzzle-solving strategy

Publisher: Victor Musical Industries

GBA Championship Basketball: Two-on-Two

GBA Championship Basketball: Two-on-Two

Platform: MS-DOS, Amiga, Apple IIGS, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on January 22, 1986?

On January 22, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 22, 1986?

On January 22, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 22, 1986?

On January 22, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 22nd?

January 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of January. 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 January 22nd, such as:

  • 2019 - Israeli-palestinian conflict - a hamas militant is shot and killed, while two other hamas members are hurt when an israeli tank fires on the gaza strip following a violent protest. israel defense forces' action is in retaliation to a shooting that lightly injured an officer and for two brief palestinian incursions into israel.
  • 2018 - Seven people were killed in clashes with security forces and worshippers who took part in an ethiopian orthodox religious celebration marking timkat (epiphany), in woldiya. this was happening over the weekend.
  • 2017 - A 7.9 magnitude earthquake strikes west of panguna in papua new guinea below bougainville island. there are no immediate reports of major injuries or casualties. the tsunami alert for papua new guinea, solomon islands and new guinea has been canceled.

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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 January 1986?

January 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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Wednesday January 22, 1986