What happened on Friday April 25, 1986?

Here's what happened on April 25, 1986:

• Chernobyl Nuclear Disaster Preparation Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant's operators began reducing power at reactor No. 4 in preparation for a critical safety test, which was strategically timed to coincide with a routine maintenance shutdown. This seemingly routine procedure would soon lead to one of the most catastrophic nuclear accidents in human history.
• ETA Terrorist Bombing in Madrid A terrorist bombing by the Basque separatist group ETA occurred in Madrid, Spain, resulting in the tragic death of 5 civilians. This attack was part of the ongoing violent campaign by ETA seeking Basque independence through terrorist tactics.
• Coronation of King Mswati III Mswati III was officially crowned as the King of Swaziland (now Eswatini), succeeding his father King Sobhuza II. This marked a significant moment in the country's monarchical succession and political history.

Events in 1986

April 25, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 25, 1986

Newspapers from Apr. 25, 1986

April 25, 1986 was a Friday and it was the 115th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 25, 1986 can also be written as 4/25/1986 in the US and as 25/4/1986 in UK and Europe.

April 25, 1986 in April 1986 calendar

Famous people born on April 25, 1986:

• Kellin Quinn

  Kellin Quinn is the lead vocalist of the rock band Sleeping with Sirens, known for their alternative rock and post-hardcore music style.

• Daniel Sharman

  Daniel Sharman is a British actor recognized for his prominent roles in popular TV series Teen Wolf and Fear the Walking Dead.

• Mark Barroca
• Nicholas Beckham
• Niv Berkowitz
• Juan Sebastián Cabal
• Silvina D'Elía
• John DeLuca
• Aleksej Emelin
• Jang Myong-il
• Gwen Jorgensen
• Rubén Jurado
• Lee Gang-jin
• Raïs M'Bolhi
• Valene Maharaj
• İlqar Qurbanov
• Tang Bin
• Josip Vrlić
• Tadahiro Yanagawa

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on April 25th

April 25, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 25, 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 25, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 25, 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 25, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 25, 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 25th 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 25, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 25, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 25, 1986 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 25, 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 25, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 94% full, rising at 08:39 pm and setting at 06:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 1986 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on April 25, 1986

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Someone born on April 25, 1986 is:

38 years 10 months old,

or 466 months and 21 days old,

or 2029 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14207 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 25, 1986?

There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 25, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 25, 1986.

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