Sunday January 26, 1986
US date format: 1/26/1986, UK date format: 26/1/1986
It was Sunday, under the sign of Aquarius (see zodiac on January 26, 1986). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Eléonore Boccara and Shantelle Malawski.
In that special week of January people in US were listening to That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends.
In UK West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys was in the top 5 hits.
Lady Jane, directed by Trevor Nunn, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1986
while Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Arsenal.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Howard the Duck or Infiltrator.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the year 1986, at January 26 across the years or at January 1986 calendar.
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of January 26, 1986?
Holidays
- Roman Empire - third day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra.
- Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Timothy and Titus
- Saint Paula
- Polycarp
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Events
- Super Bowl XX: Chicago Bears beat New England Patriots, 46-10 in New Orleans, Louisiana; Most Valuable Player: Richard Dent, Defensive End.
- Val Skinner wins LPGA Mazda Golf Classic.
- Hein Vergeer becomes European skating champ.
Famous Birthday
Canadian professional wrestler.
South Korean singer (TVXQ).
Brazilian swimmer.
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Movies
Which were the most popular Movies released in those months?
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Hannah and Her Sisters
Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Mia Farrow, Dianne Wiest, Michael Caine, Barbara Hershey
Country: United States of America
The Hitcher
Directed by: Robert Harmon
Starring: Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jeffrey DeMunn
Country: United States of America
Ginger and Fred
Directed by: Federico Fellini
Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Giulietta Masina, Franco Fabrizi, Friedrich von Ledebur
Highlander
Directed by: Russell Mulcahy
Starring: Christopher Lambert, Sean Connery, Clancy Brown, Roxanne Hart
Country: United States of America
Lady Jane
Directed by: Trevor Nunn
Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Cary Elwes, John Wood, Michael Hordern
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Music charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of January 26, 1986?
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Top #5 songs in the USA
Top #5 songs in the UK
Sport Games on January 26, 1986
NFL
American Football- New England Patriots - Chicago Bears : 10 - 46
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV Series released in those months?
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Arsenal
Directed by: Steven C. Miller
Oliver Maass
That's Entertainment
Directed by: Jr. Jack Haley
Heart of the High Country
The Dunera Boys
Directed by: Ben Lewin
How old am I?
If January 26th, 1986 is your birthday find out how old you are in years, months, weeks and days and how long it takes for your next birthday.
Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in January 1986?
- LIFE: Year In Pictures
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Shedding Weight -- Jan. 20, 1986
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8993
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks?
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Galapagos
By: Kurt Vonnegut
“A madcap genealogical adventure . . . Vonnegut is a postmodern Mark Twain.”—The New York Times Book ReviewGalápagos takes the reader back one million years, to A.D.
On The Road With Charles Kuralt
By: Charles Kuralt
Charles Kuralt's classic bestseller is now on audio! On The Road With Charles Kuralt Featuring Charles Kuralt with an introduction by Wallace Kuralt "To read the front pages,
Only One Woof
By: James Herriot
Gyp, a cheerful but always silent sheep dog, startles everyone with uncharacteristic behavior during the championship sheep dog trials.
Skeleton Crew
By: Stephen King
Who could imagine…?In this brilliant collection of twenty-two stories, Stephen King takes readers down paths that only he could imagine….A supermarket becomes the place where humanity makes its last stand against
London Match
By: Len Deighton
Long-awaited reissue of the final part of the classic spy trilogy, GAME, SET and MATCH, when the Berlin Wall divided not just a city but a world.The
Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days?
Dead Zone (video game)
Howard the Duck
Infiltrator
Hottāman no Chitei Tanken
Kane
Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on January 26, 1986?
On January 26, 1986 the day of the week was Sunday.
What zodiac sign is January 26, 1986?
On January 26, 1986 the zodiac sign was Aquarius.
Who was the US President on January 26, 1986?
On January 26, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 26, 1986?
On January 26, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 26, 1986?
On January 26, 1986 Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on January 26, 1986?
On January 26, 1986 several famous people were born including, Eléonore Boccara, Hero, Shantelle Malawski.
What was the number one song in January 26, 1986?
The number one song in the week of January 26, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends in US and West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys in UK.
What were the top hits on January 26, 1986?
The top hits on January 26, 1986 were That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, Burning Heart by Survivor in US and West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, The Sun Always Shines On TV by A-ha, Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston in UK.
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