What happened on Friday July 25, 1986?

About July 25th, 1986, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 25, 1986, Sikh extremists carried out a targeted attack in Muktsar, Punjab, India, killing 16 Hindu civilians. This incident was part of the broader communal tensions and separatist violence that plagued Punjab during the 1980s, highlighting the deep religious and political conflicts of the era.
  • Day of the week: July 25th, 1986 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel
  • #1 UK song: Papa Don't Preach by Madonna
  • Popular movie: Momo directed by Johannes Schaaf

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July 25, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 25, 1986:

  • Sikh Extremist Violence in Muktsar On July 25, 1986, Sikh extremists carried out a targeted attack in Muktsar, Punjab, India, killing 16 Hindu civilians. This incident was part of the broader communal tensions and separatist violence that plagued Punjab during the 1980s, highlighting the deep religious and political conflicts of the era.
  • Release of Rev. Lawrence Martin Jenco On July 25, 1986, Rev. Lawrence Martin Jenco was released by Lebanese kidnappers. Jenco, an American humanitarian worker, had been held captive during a tumultuous period of hostage-taking in Lebanon, reflecting the complex geopolitical tensions in the Middle East during the 1980s.

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

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What day of the week was July 25, 1986?


July 25, 1986 was a Friday and it was the 206th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 25, 1986 can also be written as 7/25/1986 in the US and as 25/7/1986 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 25, 1986?


Famous people born on July 25, 1986:

  • Hulk

    Famous Brazilian footballer known for his powerful playing style and successful career in international soccer.

  • Barbara Meier

    German model and actress known for her successful career in fashion and television, including winning Germany's Next Top Model.

  • Emilia Szablowska
  • Hulk (footballer)

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July 25, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 25, 1986:

  • Vincente Minnelli
    Vincente Minnelli

    Renowned Hollywood film director famous for musicals like 'An American in Paris' and 'Gigi', who won an Academy Award and was a key figure...

  • Ted Lyons

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July 25, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 25, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 21st and July 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 25, 1986 was Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

  1. - Sledgehammer youtube
  2. - Danger Zone youtube
  3. - Invisible Touch youtube
  4. - Nasty youtube
  5. - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II) youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 25, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

  1. - Papa Don't Preach youtube
  2. - The Edge Of Heaven youtube
  3. - My Favourite Waste Of Time youtube
  4. - Let's Go All The Way youtube
  5. - The Lady In Red youtube

July 25, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 25, 1986 was Rumors by , according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

  1. - Rumors
  2. - You Should Be Mine (The Woo Woo Song)
  3. - Closer Than Close
  4. - Who's Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme)
  5. - My Adidas
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July 25, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 25th is Leo.

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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 25, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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July 25, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 25, 1986 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 25, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 10:37 pm and setting at 11:30 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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How old is someone born on July 25, 1986?


Someone born on July 25, 1986 is:

38 years 9 months old,

or 465 months and 19 days old,

or 2024 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14173 days old,

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

There are 72 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 25th 2025.

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

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