What happened on Saturday July 26, 1986?

Here's what happened on July 26, 1986:

• Death of W. Averell Harriman On July 26, 1986, W. Averell Harriman, a prominent American politician, diplomat, and former ambassador to the Soviet Union, passed away at the age of 94. Harriman was a significant figure in 20th-century American politics, serving in multiple presidential administrations and playing crucial roles in international diplomacy during the Cold War era.
• Release of Reverend Lawrence Martin Jenco by Lebanese Kidnappers On July 26, 1986, Reverend Lawrence Martin Jenco was released by Lebanese kidnappers after being held captive. Jenco, a Catholic priest and humanitarian worker, was one of several Western hostages taken during the tumultuous Lebanese Civil War, and his release was a significant moment in diplomatic negotiations during that period.

Events in 1986

July 26, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 26, 1986

Newspapers from Jul. 26, 1986

July 26, 1986 was a Saturday and it was the 207th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 26, 1986 can also be written as 7/26/1986 in the US and as 26/7/1986 in UK and Europe.

July 26, 1986 in July 1986 calendar

Famous people died on July 26, 1986:

• W. Averell Harriman

  American politician and diplomat, 11th united states secretary of commerce (b. 1891).

• Antoine-Hubert Grauls
• Dominique Mbonyumutwa

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on July 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 26, 1986 was Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer
2. Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone
3. Genesis - Invisible Touch
4. Janet Jackson - Nasty
5. Peter Cetera - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II)

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 26, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
2. Wham! - The Edge Of Heaven
3. Owen Paul - My Favourite Waste Of Time
4. Sly Fox - Let's Go All The Way
5. Chris De Burgh - The Lady In Red

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 26, 1986 was Rumors by , according to the music chart for the week July 21st and July 27th.

1. - Rumors
2. Jeffrey Osborne - You Should Be Mine (The Woo Woo Song)
3. Jean Carne - Closer Than Close
4. El DeBarge - Who's Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme)
5. Run-D.M.C. - My Adidas

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 26th is Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 26, 1986 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 26, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 10:59 pm and setting at 12:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on July 26, 1986

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Someone born on July 26, 1986 is:

38 years 10 months old,

or 466 months and 10 days old,

or 2027 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14194 days old,

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

There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 26th 2025.

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

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

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