What happened on Monday February 24, 1986?

Here's what happened on February 24, 1986:

• EDSA People Power Revolution Intensifies A critical day in the Philippine People Power Revolution where massive civilian and military resistance against President Ferdinand Marcos reached a dramatic turning point. With international pressure mounting, particularly from the United States, and widespread public demonstrations, the revolution was approaching its climax. Tensions escalated with potential military confrontations, strategic communications, and growing international diplomatic intervention.
• Voyager 2 Completes Historic Uranus Flyby NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft successfully completed the first and only direct flyby of the planet Uranus, providing unprecedented scientific data and close-up images of the ice giant and its unique planetary system. This milestone mission significantly expanded human understanding of the outer solar system.
• Tommy Douglas: Pioneer of Canadian Healthcare Commemorating Tommy Douglas, the influential Canadian politician widely recognized as the 'Father of Medicare' who played a pivotal role in establishing Canada's universal healthcare system. Born in 1904, Douglas was a transformative political leader who championed social welfare and healthcare accessibility.
• Texas Air Acquires Eastern Airlines Texas Air Corporation completed a major airline industry acquisition by purchasing Eastern Airlines for US$676 million, marking a significant consolidation in the commercial aviation sector during the mid-1980s.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from Feb. 24, 1986

Newspapers from Feb. 24, 1986

February 24, 1986 was a Monday and it was the 55th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1986 can also be written as 2/24/1986 in the US and as 24/2/1986 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 1986 in February 1986 calendar

Famous people born on February 24, 1986:

• Sébastien Rouault

  French competitive swimmer who achieved significant success by winning two gold medals at European Championships in 800m and 1500m freestyle...

• Inguna Butane

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on February 24th

Famous people died on February 24, 1986:

• Tommy Douglas

  Canadian politician known as the father of universal healthcare in Canada.

• Rukmini Devi Arundale

  Indian bharatnatyam dancer (b. 1904).

• Rukmini Devi

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on February 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1986 was Kyrie by Mr. Mister, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

1. Mr. Mister - Kyrie
2. Whitney Houston - How Will I Know
3. Starship - Sara
4. James Brown - Living In America
5. Sade - The Sweetest Taboo

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1986 was When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going) by Billy Ocean, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

1. Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going)
2. Diana Ross - Chain Reaction
3. Madonna - Borderline
4. A-ha - The Sun Always Shines On TV
5. Su Pollard - Starting Together

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1986 was Do Me Baby by Meli'sa Morgan, according to the music chart for the week February 24th and March 2nd.

1. Meli'sa Morgan - Do Me Baby
2. Yarbrough & Peoples - Guilty
3. Whitney Houston - How Will I Know
4. Rene & Angela - Your Smile
5. Force M.D.'s - Tender Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 24, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 05:50 pm and setting at 07:23 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on February 24, 1986

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Someone born on February 24, 1986 is:

39 years 1 month old,

or 469 months and 30 days old,

or 2043 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14303 days old,

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

There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 24th 2026.

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

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

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