What happened on Monday January 27, 1986?

Here's what happened on January 27, 1986:

• Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster The Space Shuttle Challenger catastrophically exploded 73 seconds after liftoff from Cape Canaveral, Florida, resulting in the tragic loss of all seven crew members. Among the fallen astronauts was Christa McAuliffe, a high school teacher selected to be the first civilian educator in space as part of NASA's Teacher in Space Project. The disaster occurred due to a failure in the O-ring seals in the right solid rocket booster, which led to a catastrophic structural failure and breakup of the shuttle. This event profoundly impacted NASA's space program and led to a comprehensive review of space shuttle safety protocols.
• 13th American Music Awards The 13th Annual American Music Awards ceremony was held, featuring notable performances and awards for prominent musicians including Whitney Houston, Huey Lewis, and Crystal Gayle. The event celebrated the year's top musical achievements across various genres.

Events in 1986

January 27, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 27, 1986

Newspapers from Jan. 27, 1986

January 27, 1986 was a Monday and it was the 27th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 27, 1986 can also be written as 1/27/1986 in the US and as 27/1/1986 in UK and Europe.

January 27, 1986 in January 1986 calendar

Famous people died on January 27, 1986:

• Lilli Palmer

  Renowned German-born actress who had a successful international career in film and theater, known for her beauty, talent, and marriages to...

• Nikhil Banerjee

  Nikhil Banerjee was a legendary Indian classical sitar player who significantly contributed to Hindustani classical music.

• Alighiero Ceri

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on January 27th

January 27, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 27, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

1. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
2. Survivor - Burning Heart
3. Wham! - I'm Your Man
4. Stevie Nicks - Talk To Me
5. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me

January 27, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 27, 1986 was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

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 27, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 27, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

1. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
2. Stevie Wonder - Go Home
3. Sade - The Sweetest Taboo
4. Atlantic Starr - Secret Lovers
5. Meli'sa Morgan - Do Me Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 27th 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 27, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 27, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 27, 1986 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 27, 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 27, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 06:56 pm and setting at 08:57 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 27, 1986

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Someone born on January 27, 1986 is:

39 years 2 months old,

or 470 months and 27 days old,

or 2047 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14331 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 27, 1986?

There are 279 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 27th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 27, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 27, 1986.

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