What happened on Thursday August 28, 1986?

Here's what happened on August 28, 1986:

• US Navy Officer Convicted of Espionage Jerry A. Whitworth, a United States Navy officer, was sentenced to 365 years in prison for extensive espionage activities on behalf of the Soviet Union during the Cold War era, marking a significant counterintelligence case.
• Tina Turner Honored on Hollywood Walk of Fame Rock and soul legend Tina Turner received her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, commemorating her significant contributions to music and popular culture.
• State of Siege in Bolivia Bolivian President Victor Paz Estensoro declared a state of siege, signaling a period of heightened political tension and potential government crackdown on opposition or civil unrest.
• Record-Breaking Wrestling Event in Toronto The World Wrestling Federation (WWF) held a massive professional wrestling event at Exhibition Stadium in Toronto, drawing 69,300 fans and setting a new outdoor attendance record for professional wrestling at the time.

Events in 1986

August 28, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 28, 1986

Newspapers from Aug. 28, 1986

August 28, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 240th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1986 can also be written as 8/28/1986 in the US and as 28/8/1986 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1986 in August 1986 calendar

Famous people born on August 28, 1986:

• Armie Hammer

  American actor known for breakthrough roles in 'The Social Network' and 'Call Me by Your Name', who later faced significant personal...

• Florence Welch

  Charismatic lead singer of indie rock band Florence and the Machine, known for her powerful vocals and theatrical performances.

• Gilad Shalit

  Israeli soldier who was captured by Hamas in 2006 and released in 2011 after a high-profile prisoner exchange, becoming a national symbol.

• Jeff Green (basketball)

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on August 28th

Famous people died on August 28, 1986:

• Russell Lee

  Russell Lee was an accomplished American documentary photographer and photojournalist, known for his significant work during the Great...

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on August 28th

August 28, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1986 was Higher Love by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Steve Winwood - Higher Love
2. Bananarama - Venus
3. Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
4. Berlin - Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From Top Gun)
5. Lionel Richie - Dancing On The Ceiling

August 28, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Chris De Burgh - The Lady In Red
2. Boris Gardiner - I Want To Wake Up With You
3. Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
4. Sinitta - So Macho / Cruising
5. Stan Ridgway - Camouflage

August 28, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1986 was Love Zone by Billy Ocean, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Billy Ocean - Love Zone
2. Gwen Guthrie - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent
3. Luther Vandross - Give Me The Reason
4. Shirley Jones - Do You Get Enough Love
5. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam With Full Force Featuring Paul Anthony & Bow Legged Lou - All Cried Out

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

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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 28, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 28, 1986 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 11:35 pm and setting at 04:30 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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Your place in the Universe on August 28, 1986

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Someone born on August 28, 1986 is:

38 years 8 months old,

or 464 months and 16 days old,

or 2019 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14139 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 1986?

There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 28, 1986.

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