What happened on Thursday January 23, 1986?

Here's what happened on January 23, 1986:

• First Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame officially inducted its inaugural class of legendary musicians, recognizing ten groundbreaking artists who fundamentally shaped the landscape of rock and roll music. The first inductees included pivotal figures like Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Ray Charles, James Brown, Little Richard, Sam Cooke, Fats Domino, Buddy Holly, Jerry Lee Lewis, and The Everly Brothers.
• Space Shuttle Columbia Returns to Kennedy Space Center The Space Shuttle Columbia completed its return journey to Kennedy Space Center, utilizing a stopover at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base during transit. This movement was part of NASA's routine shuttle logistics and maintenance operations.
• Jerome Kern Musical Opens in New York City The musical 'Jerome Kern Goes to Hollywood' premiered at the Ritz Theater in New York City, running for a limited engagement of 13 performances. This theatrical production celebrated the work of renowned composer Jerome Kern.

Events in 1986

January 23, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 23, 1986

Newspapers from Jan. 23, 1986

January 23, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1986 can also be written as 1/23/1986 in the US and as 23/1/1986 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1986 in January 1986 calendar

Famous people born on January 23, 1986:

• Sandro Viletta

  Swiss alpine ski racer who competed professionally and won medals in international competitions.

• Pablo Andújar
• Jeny Priez
• Miroslav Budinov
• Gelete Burka
• Kenia Carcaces
• Anna Goodman
• Aljaksandr Haŭruška
• Jocelyn Alice
• José Enrique
• Luca Lechthaler
• Brady Morningstar
• Philipp Oswald
• Federico Pérez
• Danielle Poleschuk
• Gastón Puerari
• Manuel Salazar
• Gianluca Sattolo
• Steven Taylor
• Danny Ventre

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on January 23rd

Famous people died on January 23, 1986:

• Joseph Beuys

  Influential German artist who was a key figure in the Fluxus movement, known for radical performance art and social sculpture.

• Ettore Borgetti

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on January 23rd

January 23, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
2. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
3. Survivor - Burning Heart
4. Stevie Nicks - Talk To Me
5. Wham! - I'm Your Man

January 23, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1986 was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
2. A-ha - The Sun Always Shines On TV
3. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
4. Dire Straits - Walk Of Life
5. Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat

January 23, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
2. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
3. Stevie Wonder - Go Home
4. Ready For The World - Digital Display
5. Atlantic Starr - Secret Lovers

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

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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 23, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 23, 1986 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 23, 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 23, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 02:32 pm and setting at 06:39 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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Your place in the Universe on January 23, 1986

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Someone born on January 23, 1986 is:

39 years 3 months old,

or 471 months

or 2047 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14335 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 23, 1986?

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 23, 1986.

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