Friday January 24, 1986: on this day

January 24, 1986 was the 24th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 24, 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 January 24, 1986, who was born and died on January 24, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 24, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends), movies (e.g. Lady Jane, directed by Trevor Nunn), TV series (e.g. Arsenal) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 24th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 24, 1986?


January 24, 1986 was a Friday and it was the 24th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1986 can also be written as 1/24/1986 in the US and as 24/1/1986 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1986 in January 1986 calendar

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January 24, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 24, 1986:

  • Voyager 2 makes 1st fly-by of uranus (81,593 km), finds new moons
  • New york islanders' mike bossy scores his 1,000th point.
  • South yemen premier haydar bakr al-attas becomes interim-president.
  • 43rd golden globes: whoopi goldberg, color purple win.
  • The voyager 2 space probe makes its first encounter with uranus.
  • The voyager 2 space probe makes its closest approach to uranus.

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January 24, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

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.

Discover the personality of January born.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 24, 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 January 24th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 24, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 24, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:31 pm and setting at 07:22 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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Who was born on January 24, 1986?


Famous people born on January 24, 1986:

  • Mischa Barton
    Mischa Barton

    Mischa Barton is a British-American actress known for her role in the TV series 'The O.C.

  • Raviv Ullman
    Raviv Ullman

    Israeli-born american actor.

  • Nikesh Kukreja

    Indian professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

  • Ricky Ullman

    Ricky ullman is an american actor best known for his role as phil diffy in the disney channel series phil of the future.

  • Aimee Carter

    Aimee carter is a writer known for her young adult fiction series, including the goddess test and the blackcoat rebellion.

  • Jethro Sheeran

    Jethro sheeran, also known as alonestar, is a british rapper known for his collaborations with various artists and his own solo work.

  • Mohammad Bagheri Motamed

    Iranian taekwondo practitioner.

  • Cristiano Araújo

    Brazilian singer-songwriter (d. 2015).

  • Michael Kightly

    English footballer.

  • Vladislav Ivanov

    Russian footballer.

  • Sean McVay

    American football coach.

  • Frankie Grande

    Youtube star.

  • Vieirinha

    Portuguese footballer.

  • Rasim Ramaldanov
  • Emídio Rafael Augusto Silva
  • Michael Harrington
  • Marcin Pietroń
  • Erika J. Othen
  • Tyler Flowers

Whose famous birthday is on January 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 24th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Nastassja Kinski
    Nastassja Kinski

    German actress, well-known family member, the 1981 golden globe award winner for her role as the star in "tess of the d'urbervilles" was won...

  • Daniel Auteuil
    Daniel Auteuil

    French actor and one of france's most versatile actors, he has appeared in over 75 films since 2009 and continues to deliver strong...

  • Ed Helms
    Ed Helms

    Ed helms is an american actor, comedian, and singer known for his role as andy bernard in the television series the office and as stu price...

  • Riya Sen
    Riya Sen

    Riya sen is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for being part of the famous sen family in the indian film industry.

  • Tatyana Ali
    Tatyana Ali

    Tatyana ali is an american singer and actress best known for her role as ashley banks on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Michio Kaku
    Michio Kaku

    American theoretical physicist and city college professor in new york city.

  • Michelle Hunziker
    Michelle Hunziker

    Swiss-italian tv hostess, actress and model, as well as singer.

  • Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine

    American actor and tv star whose career spans more than six decades.

  • Stephanie Romanov
    Stephanie Romanov

    Actress (teri spencer-models inc) / model (elite).

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January 24, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 3 months old,

or 459 months and 3 days old,

or 1996 weeks and 1 day old,

or 13973 days old,

if you were born on January 24, 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 January 24, 1986?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 24th 2025.

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

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

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January 24, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 24, 1986:

  • Gordon MacRae
    Gordon MacRae

    American singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.

  • Lafayette Ron Hubbard

    Lafayette Ron Hubbard was an American author and the founder of the Church of Scientology.

  • Flo Hyman

    Flo Hyman was a prominent American volleyball player who helped popularize the sport.

  • L. Ron Hubbard

    American religious leader and author, founded the church of scientology (b. 1911).

  • Emeric Imre Szasz
  • Leopold Szondi
  • George Paterson
  • Ottorino Aloisio
  • Carlos Lutringer
  • Giampaolo Marinoni
  • Victor Crutchley
  • L. Ron Hubbard (Lafayette Ronald Hubbard

What famous deaths happened on January 24th?

Famous deaths on January 24th:

  • Pernell Roberts
    Pernell Roberts

    Pernell Roberts was an American actor known for his role as Adam Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.

  • Winston Churchill
    Winston Churchill

    British politician, descendant of the 1st duke of marlborough (1650-16722).

  • Madge Bellamy
    Madge Bellamy

    Hillsboro, texas -- actress ("white zombie").

  • Larry Fine
    Larry Fine

    American comedian and actor (born in 1902).

  • Jerome Cowan
    Jerome Cowan

    Actor (mr dithers -blondie) dies at 74.

  • Lil Dagover
    Lil Dagover

    Dutch-born german actress (born in 1887).

  • Marv Minsky

    Pioneer in the field of artificial intelligence.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 24th

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January 24, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 24, 1986:

  • Jim Ross Day - State of Oklahoma
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feasts of St. Francis de Sales and Our Lady of Peace
  • Roman Empire - first day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra

Observances on January 24, 1986:

  • International Day of Education
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January 24, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 24, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 20th and January 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

January 24, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 24, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 20th and January 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - That's What Friends Are For youtube
  2. - Say You, Say Me youtube
  3. - Burning Heart
  4. - Talk To Me
  5. - I'm Your Man

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1986 was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

January 24, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 24, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 20th and January 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - West End Girls youtube
  2. - The Sun Always Shines On TV
  3. - Saving All My Love For You
  4. - Walk Of Life
  5. - Hit That Perfect Beat

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

January 24, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 24, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 20th and January 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - That's What Friends Are For youtube
  2. - Say You, Say Me youtube
  3. - Go Home
  4. - Digital Display
  5. - Secret Lovers

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January 24, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 24, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Lady Jane

Lady Jane

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Trevor Nunn

Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Cary Elwes, John Wood, Michael Hordern

Highlander

Highlander

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Russell Mulcahy

Starring: Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, Roxanne Hart

Country: United States of America

Pretty in Pink

Pretty in Pink

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Howard Deutch

Starring: Molly Ringwald, Jon Cryer, Harry Dean Stanton, Annie Potts

Country: United States of America

F/X

F/X

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Robert Mandel

Starring: Bryan Brown, Brian Dennehy, Diane Venora, Cliff De Young

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Down and Out in Beverly Hills

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Paul Mazursky

Starring: Nick Nolte, Bette Midler, Richard Dreyfuss, Little Richard

January 24, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 24, 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:

Arsenal

Arsenal

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Steven C. Miller

Heart of the High Country

Heart of the High Country

Release year: 1985

Inside

Inside

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jeff Mahler

Blind Date

Blind Date

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Blake Edwards

The Cutting Room

The Cutting Room

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Warren Dudley

January 24, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 24, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

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While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?

Texas by James A. Michener

Texas

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James A. Michener's epic saga spans four and a quarter centuries and chronicles Texas' epic history, from its Spanish roots during the age of conquistadors, to its current status as one of America’s most affluent and diverse states.

A Passion For Excellence by Tom Peters and Nancy Austin

A Passion For Excellence

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For people who are looking to make a difference in their careers, A Passion for Excellence is the most important, inspiring and career-transforming book that has ever been published.

Common Ground by J. Anthony Lukas

Common Ground

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This is the story of Boston's busing crisis, which won 3 awards.

Contact by Carl Sagan

Contact

By:

A multinational team sets out on a journey to the stars in December 1999 to witness the most amazing encounters in human history. What, if anything, is out there? Cosmos was the first book by Carl Sagan that explained the …

January 24, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 24, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hopping Mappy

Hopping Mappy

Platform: Arcade, Mobile Phone (i Appli/V Appli/BREW), Wii (Virtual Console)

Genre: Action

Publisher: Namco

Kid Niki: Radical Ninja

Kid Niki: Radical Ninja

Platform: Arcade, NES, Commodore 64, Apple II

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Irem, Data East

Castlequest Castle ExcellentJP

Castlequest Castle ExcellentJP

Platform: MSX, NES/Famicom

Genre: Adventure/Puzzle

Publisher: ASCII Corporation, Nexoft Corporation

Batman

Batman

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, MSX, Amstrad PCW

Genre: Action, Adventure

Publisher: Ocean Software

Annals of Rome

Annals of Rome

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Atari ST, Amiga, MS-DOS

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: PSS

history

Who was the US President on January 24, 1986?

On January 24, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 24, 1986?

On January 24, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 24, 1986?

On January 24, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 24th?

January 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of January. 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 January 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Adelaide, south australia, experiences its highest temperature ever since 1939. it reaches 46.6 degrees celsius (115.9 degrees fahrenheit) at 3:36pm local. this is the highest temperature ever recorded in any australian capital. high temperatures have proved fatal to significant numbers of local livestock.
  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: 2018 save the children jalalabad attack: an attack on save the children jalalabad charity's offices in the eastern afghan city jalalabad.
  • 2017 - 89th academy awards: the nominees for 2017 academy awards have been announced. hidden figures, moonlight, and la la land are some of the most popular.

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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 January 1986?

January 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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