What happened on Thursday April 24, 1986?

Here's what happened on April 24, 1986:

• Death of Wallis Simpson, Duchess of Windsor Wallis Simpson, the American socialite who became the Duchess of Windsor after her marriage to King Edward VIII, passed away. Her controversial romance with Edward led to his abdication from the British throne in 1936, dramatically altering the course of British royal history.
• Total Lunar Eclipse of 1986 A significant astronomical event occurred on Thursday, April 24, 1986, with a total lunar eclipse lasting 1 hour, 3 minutes, and 34.8 seconds. During this eclipse, the Moon was 20.217% of its diameter inside the Earth's umbral shadow, creating a spectacular celestial display.
• Bill Edrich, English Cricket Player, Dies Bill Edrich, a notable English cricket player who represented England in 39 Test matches, passed away. Edrich was a significant figure in mid-20th century cricket, known for his batting skills and contributions to the sport.

Events in 1986

April 24, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 24, 1986

Newspapers from Apr. 24, 1986

April 24, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 114th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 24, 1986 can also be written as 4/24/1986 in the US and as 24/4/1986 in UK and Europe.

April 24, 1986 in April 1986 calendar

Famous people born on April 24, 1986:

• Laura Mvula

  British musician renowned for her distinctive soulful voice and innovative blend of R&B, jazz, and pop music, critically acclaimed for her...

• Tahyna Tozzi

  Australian model, singer, and actress known for her work in entertainment and media.

• Kellin Quinn

  Rock singer known for his work with the band Sleeping with Sirens, prominent in the alternative rock and post-hardcore music scenes.

• Michael Chandler

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on April 24th

Famous people died on April 24, 1986:

• Wallis Simpson

  American socialite and jet-set woman from 1931.

• Alberto Maria Ghisalberti

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on April 24th

April 24, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 24, 1986 was Kiss by Prince, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

1. Prince - Kiss
2. Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love
3. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
4. Bangles - Manic Monday
5. Van Halen - Why Can't This Be Love

April 24, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 24, 1986 was A Different Corner by George Michael, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

1. George Michael - A Different Corner
2. Cliff Richard & The Young Ones - Living Doll
3. Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
4. Queen - A Kind Of Magic
5. Sam Cooke - Wonderful World

April 24, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 24, 1986 was Kiss by Prince And The Revolution, according to the music chart for the week April 21st and April 27th.

1. Prince And The Revolution - Kiss
2. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
3. Stephanie Mills - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love
4. The Jets - Crush On You
5. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 24th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 24, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 24, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 24, 1986 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 24, 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 April 24, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:17 pm and setting at 05:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Mar 26, 1986 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on April 24, 1986

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Someone born on April 24, 1986 is:

39 years and 20 days old,

or 468 months and 20 days old,

or 2037 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14265 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 24, 1986?

There are 345 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 24th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 24, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 24, 1986.

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