What happened on Friday June 27, 1986?

Here's what happened on June 27, 1986:

• International Court of Justice Rules Against US in Nicaragua Case The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a landmark ruling against the United States regarding its involvement in Nicaragua, condemning the US government's paramilitary actions and support for the Contras.
• South African Journalist Zwelakhe Sisulu Abducted Zwelakhe Sisulu, a prominent South African journalist and founder of the *New Nation* newspaper, was abducted during the apartheid era. He remained in captivity until December 2, 1988, highlighting the oppressive conditions faced by journalists during this period.
• US Defense Commitment to New Zealand Withdrawn The United States officially informed New Zealand that it would not provide defense in the event of an attack, signaling a significant diplomatic tension between the two nations.
• Irish Referendum Upholds Divorce Ban In a national referendum, Irish voters maintained the country's strict prohibition on divorce, reflecting the strong conservative and Catholic social values of the time.
• Controversial Wimbledon Fashion Statement Anne White caused a sensation at Wimbledon by wearing an unconventional body stocking, challenging traditional tennis attire and sparking widespread media discussion.
• Baseball Record: Four Stolen Base Attempts in One Game Robby Thompson of the San Francisco Giants set a unique baseball record by being caught stealing bases four times in a single game, highlighting an unusual statistical achievement.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from Jun. 27, 1986

Newspapers from Jun. 27, 1986

June 27, 1986 was a Friday and it was the 178th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 27, 1986 can also be written as 6/27/1986 in the US and as 27/6/1986 in UK and Europe.

June 27, 1986 in June 1986 calendar

Famous people born on June 27, 1986:

• Drake Bell

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• Sam Claflin

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• LaShawn Merritt

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on June 27th

Famous people died on June 27, 1986:

• George Nēpia

  Legendary New Zealand rugby player and referee who was a prominent figure in early 20th-century rugby.

• Edna Mae Cooper

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on June 27th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 27, 1986 was On My Own by Patti LaBelle, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Patti LaBelle - On My Own
2. Billy Ocean - There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)
3. The Jets - Crush On You
4. Simply Red - Holding Back The Years
5. Howard Jones - No One Is To Blame

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 27, 1986 was Spirit In The Sky by Doctor & The Medics, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Doctor & The Medics - Spirit In The Sky
2. Wham! - The Edge Of Heaven
3. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
4. Simply Red - Holding Back The Years
5. Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 27, 1986 was There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) by Billy Ocean, according to the music chart for the week June 23rd and June 29th.

1. Billy Ocean - There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)
2. Rene & Angela - You Don't Have To Cry
3. Janet Jackson - Nasty
4. El DeBarge - Who's Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme)
5. Midnight Star - Headlines

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 27th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 27, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 27, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 12:13 am and setting at 12:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 22, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 1986.

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Someone born on June 27, 1986 is:

38 years 10 months old,

or 466 months and 17 days old,

or 2028 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14201 days old,

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

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday June 27th 2025.

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

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

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