What happened on Friday May 23, 1986?

Here's what happened on May 23, 1986:

• Western Powers Block Sanctions on South African Apartheid Regime The United States and Western European nations vetoed proposed stronger economic sanctions against South Africa, effectively maintaining diplomatic and economic support for the apartheid government despite growing international pressure for change.
• Somali President Siad Barre Injured, Civil War Looms Somali President Siad Barre was critically injured in a car accident in Mogadishu and subsequently evacuated to Saudi Arabia for medical treatment. This incident created a power vacuum and presented an opportune moment for opposition groups, ultimately triggering the onset of the devastating Somali Civil War that would reshape the nation's political landscape.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from May. 23, 1986

Newspapers from 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.

May 23, 1986 in May 1986 calendar

Famous people born on May 23, 1986:

• Ryan Coogler

  Acclaimed American film director known for groundbreaking films like 'Black Panther', which revolutionized superhero cinema and...

• Angela Martini

  Albanian model who was crowned Miss Universe Albania in 2010, representing her country in international beauty pageants.

• Idriss Aberkane
• Henrieta Farkašová
• Andrej Afanas'ev
• Michael Gardyne
• Chad Hall
• Tim Hightower
• Natal'ja Matveeva
• Shane McFaul
• Alice Mills
• Simone Missiroli
• Gabriel Özkan
• Ilko Pirgov
• Jason Pitton
• Alex Renfroe
• Rabo Saminou
• Tristan Thomas
• Ephraim Tjihonge

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on May 23rd

Famous people died on May 23, 1986:

• Sterling Hayden

  Renowned Hollywood actor famous for his roles in film noir and westerns, particularly memorable in 'Dr. Strangelove' and 'The Godfather'.

• Altiero Spinelli
• Hake Talbot

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on May 23rd

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.

1. Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
2. Madonna - Live To Tell
3. Patti LaBelle - On My Own
4. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
5. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - 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.

1. Spitting Image - The Chicken Song
2. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
3. Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
4. Level 42 - Lessons In Love
5. Madonna - 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 music chart for the week May 19th and May 25th.

1. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
2. The S.O.S. Band - The Finest
3. Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
4. Atlantic Starr - If Your Heart Isn't In It
5. Stephanie Mills - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love

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

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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?

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

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 1986

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Someone born on May 23, 1986 is:

39 years old,

or 468 months

or 2035 weeks

or 14245 days old,

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

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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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