Sunday August 31, 1986: on this day
August 31, 1986 was the 243rd day of the year 1986, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is August 31, 1986 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 31, 1986, who was born and died on August 31, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Higher Love by Steve Winwood), movies (e.g. Children of a Lesser God, directed by Randa Haines), TV series (e.g. Grand Prix Der Volksmusik) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1986?
- August 31, 1986: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1986?
- August 31, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
- August 31, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 31, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 31, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 31, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1986?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1986?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1986?
What day of the week was August 31, 1986?
August 31, 1986 was a Sunday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1986 can also be written as 8/31/1986 in the US and as 31/8/1986 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1986: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1986:
- Russian cargo ship crashes into cruise ship admiral nakhimov; 398 die
- Aeromtxico flight 498, a douglas dc-9, collides with a piper pa-28 over cerritos, california, killing 67 on both aircraft and 15 on the ground.
- The soviet passenger liner admiral nakhimov sinks in the black sea after colliding with the bulk carrier pyotr vasev, killing 423.
- The cargo ship khian sea departs from the docks of philadelphia, pennsylvania, carrying 14,000 tons of toxic waste.
August 31, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
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 31, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.
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August 31, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1986 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:06 am and setting at 06:34 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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Who was born on August 31, 1986?
Famous people born on August 31, 1986:
- Ryan Kelley
Tv actor.
- Blake Wheeler
American ice hockey player.
- Riza Santos
Canadian actress and model miss universe canada 2013.
- Rajiv Ouseph
Athlete.
- Feng Tianwei
Singaporean table tennis player.
- Andrea Celeste
- Manon Melis
- Brent Morin
- Pellumbesha Gjyli
- Melanie Schlanger
- Thiago Schumacher
- D.J. White
- Carlos Eduardo de Fiori Mendes
- William Collazo
- Rachelle Ann Go
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
- Richard Gere
American actor.
- Chris Tucker
American actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
- James Coburn
American actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
- Marcia Clark
American lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
- Itzhak Perlman
Israeli-american violinist and conductor.
- William Saroyan
American author of short stories, novels, and plays.
- Eldridge Cleaver
Afro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
- Buddy Hackett
American comedian and actor (d. 2003).
- Arthur Godfrey
American entertainer.
- Richard Basehart
American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 37 years 6 months old,
or 450 months and 29 days old,
or 1960 weeks and 5 days old,
or 13725 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 1986.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1986?
There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1986?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 31, 1986.
August 31, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1986:
- Henry Moore
British artist who is widely regarded as the greatest sculptor of our time.
- Elizabeth Coatsworth
American author and poet (b. 1893).
- Urho Kekkonen
Finnish journalist, lawyer, and politician, 8th president of finland (b. 1900).
- Wanis Gheddafi
- Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez
- Goffredo Parise
- Jorge Alessandri
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
- Max Bygraves
British cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
- David Farrar
Forest gate, england -- actor.
- Michael Constantine
Greek-american actor (b. 1927).
- Sally Rand
Hickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
- Charles Delaney
Dies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Tom Seaver
American professional baseball player, known as tom terrific with the new york mets.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
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August 31, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1986:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1986:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 31, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 25th and August 31st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 31, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1986 was Higher Love by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 31, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 31, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
August 31, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 31, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 31, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Chris De Burgh - The Lady In Red
- Boris Gardiner - I Want To Wake Up With You
- Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
- Sinitta - So Macho / Cruising
- Stan Ridgway - Camouflage
August 31, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1986 was Love Zone by Billy Ocean, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.
August 31, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 31, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 25th and August 31st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Billy Ocean - Love Zone
- Gwen Guthrie - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent
- Luther Vandross - Give Me The Reason
- Shirley Jones - Do You Get Enough Love
- Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam With Full Force Featuring Paul Anthony & Bow Legged Lou - All Cried Out
August 31, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 31, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 31, 1986 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
August 31, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 31, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 31, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 31, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 31, 1986?
On August 31, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1986?
On August 31, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1986?
On August 31, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
What happened in 1986?
1986 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Barbra Striesand and Jon Peters relationship breaks up
- International Peace Year begins
- New York City transit fare rises from 90 cents to $1.00
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What was the calendar for August 1986?
August 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.