What happened on Saturday January 25, 1986?

Here's what happened on January 25, 1986:

• Ugandan Political Transformation Yoweri Museveni's National Resistance Army successfully concludes a five-year guerrilla war, overthrowing the government of General Tito Okello. This pivotal moment in Ugandan history marks the end of a tumultuous period of political instability, with an estimated 500,000 casualties during the conflict. The rebels strategically chose January 26 as their official date of victory to distinguish it from Idi Amin's 1971 coup.
• Death of Cricket Player Horace Smith Horace Smith, a New Zealand cricket player who played one Test match against England in 1933 and took one wicket at an average of 113, passes away.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from Jan. 25, 1986

Newspapers from Jan. 25, 1986

January 25, 1986 was a Saturday and it was the 25th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 25, 1986 can also be written as 1/25/1986 in the US and as 25/1/1986 in UK and Europe.

January 25, 1986 in January 1986 calendar

Famous people died on January 25, 1986:

• Albert Grossman
• Edda Ferronao

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on January 25th

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

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

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

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 25, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:37 pm and setting at 07:59 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 26, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Feb 24, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on January 25, 1986

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Someone born on January 25, 1986 is:

39 years 5 months old,

or 473 months

or 2056 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14396 days old,

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

There are 214 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 25th 2026.

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

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

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