What happened on Tuesday October 28, 1986?

About October 28th, 1986, in brief:

  • Historical events: The centenary of the Statue of Liberty's dedication was celebrated in New York Harbor, commemorating 100 years of this iconic symbol of freedom and democracy.
  • Day of the week: October 28th, 1986 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: True Colors by Cyndi Lauper
  • #1 UK song: True Blue by Madonna
  • Popular movie: Hoosiers directed by David Anspaugh

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October 28, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 28, 1986:

  • Statue of Liberty Centennial Celebration The centenary of the Statue of Liberty's dedication was celebrated in New York Harbor, commemorating 100 years of this iconic symbol of freedom and democracy.
  • Jeremy Bamber Convicted of Multiple Murders Jeremy Bamber was found guilty of murdering his parents, sister, and twin nephews in a shocking family tragedy. He was sentenced to five life sentences, marking one of the most notorious criminal cases in British history.
  • M25 Motorway Officially Opened British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher officially opened the M25 Motorway, a significant infrastructure project that encircles Greater London. The ceremony took place near Potters Bar, marking an important milestone in UK transportation development.
  • Death of Ian Marter, British Actor and Writer Ian Marter, a British actor and writer known for his work in television and literature, passed away. Born in 1944, Marter was recognized for his contributions to the entertainment industry.
  • Radio Station Call Letters Change in Albuquerque KOB-AM radio station in Albuquerque, New Mexico, changed its call letters to KKOB, a routine administrative update in broadcasting.

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

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What day of the week was October 28, 1986?


October 28, 1986 was a Tuesday and it was the 301st day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 28, 1986 can also be written as 10/28/1986 in the US and as 28/10/1986 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 28, 1986?


Famous people born on October 28, 1986:

  • Michelle Rouillard
  • Aki Toyosaki

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October 28, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 28, 1986:

  • John Braine

    John Braine was an influential English novelist and librarian, best known for his novel 'Room at the Top', a key work in the British Angry...

  • Ian Marter

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October 28, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 28, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 27th and November 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 28, 1986 was True Colors by Cyndi Lauper, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

  1. - True Colors youtube
  2. - Typical Male youtube
  3. - I Didn't Mean To Turn You On youtube
  4. - Amanda youtube
  5. - Human youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 28, 1986 was True Blue by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

  1. - True Blue youtube
  2. - Every Loser Wins youtube
  3. - Rain Or Shine youtube
  4. - Don't Leave Me This Way youtube
  5. - In The Army Now youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 28, 1986 was Shake You Down by Gregory Abbott, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

  1. - Shake You Down youtube
  2. - A Little Bit More
  3. - Typical Male youtube
  4. - Word Up
  5. - Tasty Love
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October 28, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 28th is Scorpio.

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

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

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October 28, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 28, 1986 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 28, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 12:55 am and setting at 03:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 17, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Nov 16, 1986.

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How old is someone born on October 28, 1986?


Someone born on October 28, 1986 is:

38 years 6 months old,

or 462 months and 16 days old,

or 2011 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14078 days old,

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

There are 167 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 28th 2025.

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

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