What happened on Tuesday January 28, 1986?

Here's what happened on January 28, 1986:

• Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster On January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger catastrophically disintegrated 73 seconds after liftoff from Kennedy Space Center in Florida, resulting in the tragic loss of all seven crew members. The mission, designated STS-51-L, was a significant setback for NASA's space exploration program and deeply shocked the American public.
• Angolan Unity Leader's Washington Visit Jonas Savimbi, leader of UNITA (National Union for the Total Independence of Angola), visits Washington, DC, likely to discuss political and diplomatic matters related to Angola's ongoing civil conflict.
• Texas Rangers Sign Darrell Porter The Texas Rangers baseball team signs free-agent catcher Darrell Porter to a one-year contract, bolstering their roster for the upcoming season.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from Jan. 28, 1986

Newspapers from Jan. 28, 1986

January 28, 1986 was a Tuesday and it was the 28th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1986 can also be written as 1/28/1986 in the US and as 28/1/1986 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1986 in January 1986 calendar

Famous people born on January 28, 1986:

• Shruti Haasan

  Shruti Haasan is a prominent Indian actress and singer who has made significant contributions to South Indian cinema and Bollywood, known...

• Jessica Ennis-Hill

  Jessica Ennis-Hill was a world-renowned British track and field athlete who won Olympic gold in heptathlon, becoming one of the most...

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on January 28th

Famous people died on January 28, 1986:

• Ellison Onizuka

  NASA astronaut who tragically died in the Challenger Space Shuttle disaster on January 28, 1986, a pivotal moment in space exploration...

• Ronald McNair

  NASA astronaut who tragically died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, a pioneering African American physicist and mission specialist.

• Michael J Smith

  US Navy Commander and astronaut who tragically died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986.

• Judith Resnik

  Judith Resnik was a pioneering NASA astronaut who tragically died in the Challenger space shuttle disaster.

• Christa McAuliffe

  Christa McAuliffe was a courageous high school teacher selected as the first civilian astronaut in NASA's Teacher in Space Project.

• Gregory Jarvis

  NASA astronaut and engineer who tragically died in the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986.

• Dick Scobee

  American colonel, pilot, and astronaut (b. 1939).

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on January 28th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 28, 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 28, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 28, 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 28th 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 28, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 28, 1986 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 28, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 08:06 pm and setting at 09:21 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 28, 1986

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Someone born on January 28, 1986 is:

39 years 2 months old,

or 470 months and 26 days old,

or 2047 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14330 days old,

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

There are 280 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 28th 2026.

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

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

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