What happened on Thursday July 24, 1986?

Here's what happened on July 24, 1986:

• Navy Radioman Jerry Whitworth Convicted of Espionage A San Francisco federal jury convicted Navy radioman Jerry Whitworth of espionage, marking a significant moment in Cold War-era counterintelligence. Whitworth was found guilty of passing classified naval information to the Soviet Union, highlighting the ongoing tensions and security risks during the mid-1980s.
• Nobel Laureate Fritz Albert Lipmann Remembered Fritz Albert Lipmann, a distinguished American biochemist who made significant contributions to understanding cellular metabolism, was commemorated on this date. A Nobel Prize recipient in Physiology or Medicine, Lipmann was known for his groundbreaking work on coenzyme A and metabolic processes.
• 13th Commonwealth Games Begin in Edinburgh The 13th Commonwealth Games officially opened in Edinburgh, Scotland, bringing together athletes from across the Commonwealth to compete in a diverse range of sporting events. This international sporting event showcased athletic excellence and promoted cultural exchange among member nations.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from Jul. 24, 1986

Newspapers from Jul. 24, 1986

July 24, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 205th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 24, 1986 can also be written as 7/24/1986 in the US and as 24/7/1986 in UK and Europe.

July 24, 1986 in July 1986 calendar

Famous people born on July 24, 1986:

• Megan Park

  Canadian actress known for her roles in television series and films, including 'The Secret Life of the American Teenager'.

• Vugar Gashimov

  Azerbaijani chess grandmaster who was a prominent international chess player before his untimely death in 2014.

• Remy Hii

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on July 24th

Famous people died on July 24, 1986:

• Fritz Albert Lipmann

  German-american biochemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1899).

• Qudrat Ullah Shahab

  Pakistani civil servant and author (b. 1917).

• Fernand Pouillon

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on July 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 24, 1986 was Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
2. Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone
3. Genesis - Invisible Touch
4. Janet Jackson - Nasty
5. Peter Cetera - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 24, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
2. Wham! - The Edge Of Heaven
3. Owen Paul - My Favourite Waste Of Time
4. Sly Fox - Let's Go All The Way
5. Chris De Burgh - The Lady In Red

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 24, 1986 was Rumors by , according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. - Rumors
2. Jeffrey Osborne - You Should Be Mine (The Woo Woo Song)
3. Jean Carne - Closer Than Close
4. El DeBarge - Who's Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme)
5. Run-D.M.C. - My Adidas

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 24th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 24, 1986 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 24, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 10:13 pm and setting at 10:24 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on July 24, 1986

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Someone born on July 24, 1986 is:

38 years 9 months old,

or 465 months and 20 days old,

or 2024 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14174 days old,

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

There are 71 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 24th 2025.

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

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

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