What happened on Wednesday December 31, 1986?

Here's what happened on December 31, 1986:

• Japan Surpasses USA in Per Capita Income In a significant economic milestone, Japan's average per capita income exceeded that of the United States, reflecting the country's remarkable economic growth and industrial prowess during the 1980s.
• Dupont Plaza Hotel Fire Tragedy A devastating fire at the Dupont Plaza Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico, resulted in the deaths of 97 people and injured 140 others. The incident is considered one of the deadliest hotel fires in modern history, causing significant loss of life and highlighting critical fire safety concerns.
• Russian TU-144 Supersonic Flight The Russian TU-144 supersonic passenger aircraft successfully completed its first flight faster than the speed of sound, marking a significant milestone in aviation technology and demonstrating the Soviet Union's advanced aerospace capabilities.
• Council on Competitiveness Establishment The Council on Competitiveness was founded to promote innovation, productivity, and economic growth in the United States by bringing together leaders from business, academia, and government to address national economic challenges.
• National Park Passport Stamps Program Launch The National Park Service initiated the passport stamps program, allowing visitors to collect commemorative stamps from different national parks, enhancing visitor engagement and creating a unique memento for travelers exploring America's natural landscapes.

Events in 1986

December 31, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 31, 1986

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 1986

December 31, 1986 was a Wednesday and it was the 365th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1986 can also be written as 12/31/1986 in the US and as 31/12/1986 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1986 in December 1986 calendar

Famous people born on December 31, 1986:

• Ellie Goulding

  Internationally renowned British singer-songwriter known for hit songs like 'Lights', 'Burn', and 'Love Me like You Do', with multiple...

• Bronson Pelletier

  Canadian actor best known for his supporting role as Jared in the popular Twilight Saga film series, which significantly boosted his acting...

• Caity Lotz

  American actress and dancer, best known for her role as Sara Lance/White Canary in the DC television series 'Legends of Tomorrow'.

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on December 31st

December 31, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1986 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
2. Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time
3. Simple Minds - Alive & Kicking
4. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
5. Klymaxx - I Miss You

December 31, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1986 was The Final Countdown by Europe, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. Europe - The Final Countdown
2. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
3. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
4. The Housemartins - Caravan Of Love
5. Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone

December 31, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1986 was Don't Say No Tonight by Eugene Wilde, according to the music chart for the week December 29th and January 4th.

1. Eugene Wilde - Don't Say No Tonight
2. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
3. New Edition - Count Me Out
4. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
5. Ready For The World - Digital Display

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 1986 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 31, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 08:14 am and setting at 06:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 16, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Jan 15, 1987.

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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 1986

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Someone born on December 31, 1986 is:

38 years 3 months old,

or 459 months and 23 days old,

or 1999 weeks

or 13993 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1986?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 31, 1986.

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