What happened on Friday January 24, 1986?

Here's what happened on January 24, 1986:

• Voyager 2 Closest Approach to Uranus NASA's Voyager 2 spacecraft makes its historic closest approach to Uranus, conducting groundbreaking scientific observations of the distant ice giant and its surrounding moons. This mission significantly expanded human understanding of the outer solar system.
• Death of Vincente Minnelli Vincente Minnelli, legendary Hollywood film director known for iconic musicals like 'An American in Paris' and father of actress Liza Minnelli, passes away. His contributions to cinema significantly influenced the golden age of Hollywood filmmaking.
• 43rd Golden Globe Awards The 43rd Golden Globe Awards ceremony celebrates outstanding achievements in film and television, with Whoopi Goldberg and 'The Color Purple' receiving notable recognition, marking a significant moment in entertainment history.
• Leadership Change in South Yemen Haydar Bakr al-Attas becomes the interim president of South Yemen, signaling a potential political transition in the region during a complex period of Middle Eastern geopolitics.
• Mike Bossy Reaches 1,000-Point Milestone New York Islanders' star player Mike Bossy achieves the prestigious 1,000-point milestone in his NHL career, highlighting his exceptional skill and significance in professional ice hockey.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from Jan. 24, 1986

Newspapers from Jan. 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

Famous people born on January 24, 1986:

• Mischa Barton

  Mischa Barton is a British-American actress who rose to fame for her iconic role as Marissa Cooper in the popular teen drama series 'The...

• Sean McVay

  Sean McVay is a highly successful American football coach, currently serving as the head coach of the Los Angeles Rams.

• Ricky Ullman

  Ricky Ullman is an American actor best known for playing Phil Diffy in the Disney Channel series 'Phil of the Future'.

• Hélder Castro
• Tyler Flowers
• Michael Harrington
• Michael Kightly
• Fikru Tefera
• Vitalij Mandzjuk
• Erika J. Othen
• Marcin Pietroń
• Emídio Rafael Augusto Silva
• Rasim Ramaldanov
• Russell Robinson
• Kiatprawut Saiwaeo
• Jakub Šindel
• Rondel Sorrillo
• Vieirinha

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on January 24th

Famous people died on January 24, 1986:

• Gordon MacRae

  American musical comedy star of the 1950s, known for his film roles and memorable performance in the musical 'Oklahoma'.

• L. Ron Hubbard

  Controversial American author and religious leader who founded the Church of Scientology, a significant new religious movement in the 20th...

• Victor Crutchley
• Emeric Imre Szasz
• Leopold Szondi

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on January 24th

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.

1. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
2. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
3. Survivor - Burning Heart
4. Stevie Nicks - Talk To Me
5. Wham! - 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.

1. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
2. A-ha - The Sun Always Shines On TV
3. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
4. Dire Straits - Walk Of Life
5. Bronski Beat - 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 music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
2. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
3. Stevie Wonder - Go Home
4. Ready For The World - Digital Display
5. Atlantic Starr - Secret Lovers

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

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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.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 24, 1986 was Waxing gibbous.

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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Your place in the Universe on January 24, 1986

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Someone born on January 24, 1986 is:

39 years 2 months old,

or 470 months and 30 days old,

or 2047 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14334 days old,

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

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 24th 2026.

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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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