Friday May 23, 1986: on this day

May 23, 1986 was the 143rd day of the year 1986, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 23, 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 May 23, 1986, who was born and died on May 23, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston), movies (e.g. Raw Deal, directed by John Irvin), TV series (e.g. A Very Peculiar Practice) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1986?


May 23, 1986 was a Friday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1986 can also be written as 5/23/1986 in the US and as 23/5/1986 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1986:

  • Us and west europeans veto heavier sanctions against south africa.

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May 23, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

Discover the Tiger personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 23rd, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 23, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1986 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 23, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 08:30 pm and setting at 05:45 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Jun 22, 1986.

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Who was born on May 23, 1986?


Famous people born on May 23, 1986:

  • Laira Barros

    Renowned soccer player known for her exceptional skills on the field.

  • Juanna Brewster

    Talented painter recognized for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Angela Martini

    Albanian model miss universe albania 2010.

  • Ryder Ross

    Co-founder of the e-commerce platform, AngelList.

  • Ryan Coogler

    American film director known for directing 'Black Panther'.

  • Alexei Sitnikov

    Russian-azerbaijani figure skater.

  • Ruben Zadkovich

    Australian footballer.

  • Alice Tait

    Australian swimmer.

  • Nico Colaluca

    American football player.

  • Idriss Aberkane
  • Henrieta Farkašová
  • Valentina Marchei
  • Natal'ja Matveeva
  • Tim Hightower
  • Matthew Crampton
  • Rita Liliom
  • Karla Henry
  • Ilko Pirgov
  • Chad Hall

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 37 years 10 months old,

or 454 months and 5 days old,

or 1974 weeks and 6 days old,

or 13824 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 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 May 23, 1986?

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

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

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

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May 23, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1986:

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

  • Leona Libby

    Renowned archaeologist known for her work in dendrochronology.

  • Altiero Spinelli
  • Silvio Paolucci
  • Hake Talbot

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

  • Helyne Hathaway

    Renowned novelist known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Orabelle Patsy

    Renowned for her vibrant abstract paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 23rd

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May 23, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1986:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1986:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1986:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana
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May 23, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 23, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 19th and May 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 23, 1986 was Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 23, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 23, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Greatest Love Of All
  2. - Live To Tell
  3. - On My Own
  4. - West End Girls youtube
  5. - If You Leave

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 23, 1986 was The Chicken Song by Spitting Image, according to the music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 23, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 23, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Chicken Song
  2. - On My Own
  3. - Rock Me Amadeus youtube
  4. - Lessons In Love
  5. - Live To Tell

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 23, 1986 was On My Own by Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

May 23, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 23, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 19th and May 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - On My Own
  2. - The Finest
  3. - Greatest Love Of All
  4. - If Your Heart Isn't In It
  5. - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love

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May 23, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Raw Deal

Raw Deal

Release year: 1986

Directed by: John Irvin

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kathryn Harrold, Sam Wanamaker, Paul Shenar

Country: United States of America

Aakhree Raasta

Aakhree Raasta

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Bhagyaraj

Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Sridevi, Jaya Prada, Om Shivpuri

Working Girls

Working Girls

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Lizzie Borden

Starring: Louise Smith, Ellen McElduff, Amanda Goodwin, Deborah Banks

Psycho III

Psycho III

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Anthony Perkins

Starring: Anthony Perkins, Diana Scarwid, Jeff Fahey, Roberta Maxwell

Big Trouble

Big Trouble

Release year: 1986

Directed by: John Cassavetes

Starring: Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, Beverly D'Angelo, Charles Durning

May 23, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 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:

A Very Peculiar Practice

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

Magnus

Magnus

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Benjamin Ree

Crossroads

Crossroads

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Walter Hill

May 23, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 23, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Perfect Spy by John le Carré

A Perfect Spy

By:

Magnus Pym, over the course of his seemingly unreproachable life has been everything to everyone: a loving father, a trustworthy colleague, a loyal friend, and the perfect spy.

Enter Talking by Joan Rivers with Richard Meryman

Enter Talking

By:

Signed and dated with a personalized inscription in plastic on a hardback dust cover

Bus 9 To Paradise by Leo Buscaglia

Bus 9 To Paradise

By:

Paradise on Earth? Why not? We are what we make of our existence, and we can enjoy unlimited joy by accepting the many pleasures that life has to offer.

The Triumph Of Politics by David A. Stockman

The Triumph Of Politics

By:

David Stockman, who was the Director of the Office of Management and Budget during the 1980s, was the chief architect of Reagan Revolution. This bold plan to reduce taxes and increase the tax base was implemented by Stockman.

Fatherhood by Bill Cosby

Fatherhood

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This hilarious look at fatherhood comes from one of America's most loved comedians. What is fatherhood ...?It?

May 23, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 23, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Metroid

Metroid

Platform: Family Computer Disk System, Nintendo Entertainment System, Game Boy Advance

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Nintendo

Highlander

Highlander

Platform: Commodore 64 ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action, beat-em-up

Publisher: Ocean Software Ltd

BMX Simulator

BMX Simulator

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

Genre: Racing Sports simulation

Publisher: Codemasters

Gauntlet II

Gauntlet II

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Hack and slash, dungeon crawl

Publisher: Atari Games

Argus

Argus

Platform: Arcade Game, Nintendo Famicom

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: NMK

history

Who was the US President on May 23, 1986?

On May 23, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1986?

On May 23, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1986?

On May 23, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of May. 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 May 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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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 May 1986?

May 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

Discover how May 1986 calendar looked like.

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