Tuesday August 26, 1986: on this day

August 26, 1986 was the 238th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 26, 1986 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 26, 1986, who was born and died on August 26, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Higher Love by Steve Winwood), movies (e.g. Children of a Lesser God, directed by Randa Haines), TV series (e.g. Grand Prix Der Volksmusik) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 26th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 26, 1986?


August 26, 1986 was a Tuesday and it was the 238th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1986 can also be written as 8/26/1986 in the US and as 26/8/1986 in UK and Europe.

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August 26, 1986: What happened on that day?


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August 26, 1986: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 26, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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

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August 26, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 26th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 26, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 26, 1986 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 August 26, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 10:30 pm and setting at 02:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 19, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 1986.

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Who was born on August 26, 1986?


Famous people born on August 26, 1986:

  • Cassie Ventura
    Cassie Ventura

    American singer, dancer, actress and model.

  • Andrius Tapinas

    Lithuanian author known for his science fiction and fantasy novels.

  • Big KRIT

    Big krit is a rapper known for his southern hip-hop style and introspective lyrics.

  • Ely (Star Academy)

    Ely (star academy) is a french singer and reality tv personality known for participating in the french reality show star academy.

  • Cassie (singer)

    Cassie is an american singer, model, and actress known for her hit single 'me & u' and her work in the entertainment industry.

  • Vladislav Gussev

    Estonian footballer.

  • Colin Kazim-Richards

    English-turkish footballer.

  • Saint Jhn

    Guyanese-american rapper, singer, and songwriter.

  • Cassie

    American singer.

  • Mario (entertainer)
  • Aarón Sarmiento
  • Big K.R.I.T.
  • Erica White
  • Akira Yoshida
  • Nick Abendanon
  • Bart De Clercq
  • Kerstin Thiele
  • Juan Esquer

Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:

  • Melissa McCarthy
    Melissa McCarthy

    Melissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.

  • Dylan O'Brien
    Dylan O'Brien

    Dylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.

  • Macaulay Culkin
    Macaulay Culkin

    Macaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.

  • Chris Pine
    Chris Pine

    Chris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.

  • Keke Palmer
    Keke Palmer

    Keke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...

  • Evan Ross
    Evan Ross

    American actor.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Michael Jeter
    Michael Jeter

    American actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...

  • Alison Steadman
    Alison Steadman

    British actress.

  • Mike Colter
    Mike Colter

    Mike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.

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August 26, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 37 years 6 months old,

or 450 months and 22 days old,

or 1960 weeks

or 13720 days old,

if you were born on August 26, 1986.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1986?

There are 160 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 26, 1986.

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August 26, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 26, 1986:

  • Ted Knight
    Ted Knight

    American actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.

  • Jennifer Levin strangled by Robert Chambers in Central Park

    New york.

  • Raymond Abellio
  • Arthur Cunliffe

What famous deaths happened on August 26th?

Famous deaths on August 26th:

  • Lon Chaney
    Lon Chaney

    American actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.

  • Kay Francis
    Kay Francis

    Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.

  • Dominick Dunne
    Dominick Dunne

    American writer.

  • Ramon Zamora
    Ramon Zamora

    Filipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).

  • Charles Lindbergh

    American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.

  • Zinaida Portnova

    Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Tunis Willis

    American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.

  • Tawfiq Saleh

    Pioneer in the field of optical engineering and imaging technology.

  • Elijan Loomis

    Known for his work in X-ray spectroscopy.

  • Georg Wittig

    German chemist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1897).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 26th

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August 26, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 26, 1986:

  • RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
  • Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
  • Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
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August 26, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 26, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 26, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1986 was Higher Love by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 26, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 26, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Higher Love youtube
  2. - Venus youtube
  3. - Papa Don't Preach
  4. - Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From Top Gun)
  5. - Dancing On The Ceiling

August 26, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 26, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 26, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Lady In Red
  2. - I Want To Wake Up With You
  3. - Papa Don't Preach
  4. - So Macho / Cruising
  5. - Camouflage

August 26, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1986 was Love Zone by Billy Ocean, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

August 26, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 26, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Love Zone
  2. - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent
  3. - Give Me The Reason
  4. - Do You Get Enough Love
  5. - All Cried Out

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August 26, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 26, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Children of a Lesser God

Children of a Lesser God

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Randa Haines

Starring: William Hurt, Marlee Matlin, Piper Laurie, Philip Bosco

Seize the Day

Seize the Day

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Fielder Cook

Starring: Robin Williams, Richard B. Shull, David Bickford, Glenne Headly

Blue Velvet

Blue Velvet

Release year: 1986

Directed by: David Lynch

Starring: Isabella Rossellini, Kyle MacLachlan, Dennis Hopper, Laura Dern

Country: United States of America

River's Edge

River's Edge

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Tim Hunter

Starring: Crispin Glover, Keanu Reeves, Ione Skye, Daniel Roebuck

Extremities

Extremities

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Robert M. Young

Starring: Farrah Fawcett, James Russo, Alfre Woodard, Diana Scarwid

August 26, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 26, 1986 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Grand Prix der Volksmusik

Grand Prix der Volksmusik

Release year: 1986

Siskel & Ebert

Siskel & Ebert

Release year: 1986

Starring: Roger Ebert, Gene Siskel

Country: United States of America

August 26, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 26, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Last Of The Breed by Louis L'Amour

Last Of The Breed

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"For sheer adventure L'Amour Kirkus Review This is the type of epic novel that Louis L'Amour has made his hallmark.

The Garden Of Eden by Ernest Hemingway

The Garden Of Eden

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The Garden of Eden was a sensational bestseller in 1986. It is Ernest Hemingway's last unfinished novel, which he continued to work on intermittently between 1946 and his death in 1987.

The Good Mother by Sue Miller

The Good Mother

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Anna Dunlap, a recently divorced mother, has two passionate attachments. Her daughter Molly, four-year old Molly, and Leo, her lover. Leo is the man who makes Anna feel beautiful and sexual for the first.

Suspects by William J. Caunitz

Suspects

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Brooklyn. It was June early. Two people are killed when a man walks into a candy shop and pulls out a sawed off shotgun.

A Matter Of Honor by Jeffrey Archer

A Matter Of Honor

By:

It appears innocent enough. It is a letter that a disgraced British colonel leaves to his only son. Adam Scott opened the yellowing envelope and set into motion.

August 26, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 26, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Amnesia

Amnesia

Platform: MS-DOS, Apple II and Commodore 64

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Fer et Flamme

Fer et Flamme

Platform: Amstrad CPC

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Ubisoft

Banana

Banana

Platform: Family Computer

Genre: Puzzle-solving strategy

Publisher: Victor Musical Industries

Firelord

Firelord

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64

Genre: Arcade adventure

Bubble Bobble

Bubble Bobble

Platform: Arcade, Various

Genre: Arcade, comical action platformer

Publisher: Taito

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Who was the US President on August 26, 1986?

On August 26, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1986?

On August 26, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 26, 1986?

On August 26, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 26th?

August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
  • 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
  • 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.

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What happened in 1986?

1986 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Barbra Striesand and Jon Peters relationship breaks up
  • International Peace Year begins
  • New York City transit fare rises from 90 cents to $1.00

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What was the calendar for August 1986?

August 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1986 calendar looked like.

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