Friday January 31, 1986: on this day

January 31, 1986 was the 31st day of the year 1986, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 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 January 31, 1986, who was born and died on January 31, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 31, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends), movies (e.g. Nine 1/2 Weeks, directed by Adrian Lyne), TV series (e.g. Arsenal) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 31st, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 31, 1986?


January 31, 1986 was a Friday and it was the 31st day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1986 can also be written as 1/31/1986 in the US and as 31/1/1986 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1986 in January 1986 calendar

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January 31, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1986:

  • In ohio, a magnitude 5.0 earthquake occurs.
  • Mary lund of minnesota is first female recipient of an artificial heart.

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January 31, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

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

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

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Discover the planets positions on January 31st, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 31, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1986 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 31, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 10:26 pm and setting at 10:33 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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Who was born on January 31, 1986?


Famous people born on January 31, 1986:

  • Pauline Parmentier

    French professional tennis player who has won multiple WTA singles titles.

  • Megan Ellison

    American film producer, founded annapurna pictures.

  • George Elokobi

    Cameroonian footballer.

  • Walter Dix

    American sprinter.

  • Yves Ma-Kalambay

    Belgian footballer.

  • Dīmītrīs Lolas
  • Yves Makabu-Makalambay
  • Ángel Martínez Cervera
  • Sascha Pichler
  • Damián Stazzone
  • Florian Taulemesse
  • Dirk Westphal
  • Hélio José de Souza Gonçalves
  • Qin Kai
  • Alex Baptiste
  • Adolfo Hirsch

Whose famous birthday is on January 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 31st:

  • Justin Timberlake
    Justin Timberlake

    American musician who was a member the rock band 'n sync.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Portia de Rossi
    Portia de Rossi

    Australian actress.

  • Kerry Washington
    Kerry Washington

    American actress, best known for her roles in ray charles' wife, della bea robinson's film ray (2004), idi amin’s wife kay in the last king...

  • Preity Zinta
    Preity Zinta

    Indian actress, producer, and television host.

  • Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver

    British singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Thomas Merton
    Thomas Merton

    French-american poet, monk and mystic, he was a social critic, writer, poet, and monk.

  • Jackie Robinson
    Jackie Robinson

    American athlete.

  • Ary Abittan
    Ary Abittan

    French comedian and actor with north-african heritage.

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    Actor (mr novak) dies from emphysema aged 57.

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January 31, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 2 months old,

or 458 months and 16 days old,

or 1993 weeks and 4 days old,

or 13955 days old,

if you were born on January 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 January 31, 1986?

There are 290 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 31st 2025.

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

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

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January 31, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 1986:

  • Enea Franza
  • Silvio Tozzi
  • Moderato Wisintainer
  • Don Sleet

What famous deaths happened on January 31st?

Famous deaths on January 31st:

  • Molly Ivins
    Molly Ivins

    American journalist and liberal political commentator.

  • Lizabeth Scott
    Lizabeth Scott

    Scranton (pa) -- actress (dark city and desert fury).

  • Moira Shearer
    Moira Shearer

    A scottish ballerina, she is widely recognized as one of the best in her field.

  • Christopher Jones
    Christopher Jones

    American actor (d. 2014.

  • Florence Bates
    Florence Bates

    Actress (kismet.

  • Amazin Walter

    Legendary baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills on the mound.

  • Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah

    King of Nepal from 1955 to 1972, known for his efforts to modernize the country.

  • Peretz Hirshbein

    Prominent Yiddish playwright and poet.

  • Eleaner Holm

    Swedish swimmer who won three Olympic gold medals.

  • Vivyan Woodward

    Vivyan Woodward was an English footballer who played for Chelsea and England national team.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 31st

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January 31, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 31, 1986:

  • Blessed Ludovica
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Bosco, patron saint of educators, circus artists and magicians.

Saints celebrated on January 31, 1986:

  • Saint Geminianus
  • Saint Marcella
  • Saint Pedro Nolasco
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January 31, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 31, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 27th and February 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 31, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

January 31, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 31, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 27th and February 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - That's What Friends Are For youtube
  2. - Burning Heart
  3. - I'm Your Man
  4. - Talk To Me
  5. - Say You, Say Me youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 31, 1986 was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

January 31, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 31, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 27th and February 2nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - West End Girls youtube
  2. - The Sun Always Shines On TV
  3. - Saving All My Love For You
  4. - Walk Of Life
  5. - Hit That Perfect Beat

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 31, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

January 31, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 31, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 27th and February 2nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - That's What Friends Are For youtube
  2. - Go Home
  3. - The Sweetest Taboo
  4. - Secret Lovers
  5. - Do Me Baby

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January 31, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 31, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Nine 1/2 Weeks

Nine 1/2 Weeks

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Adrian Lyne

Starring: Mickey Rourke, Kim Basinger, Margaret Whitton, David Margulies

Country: United States of America

Quicksilver

Quicksilver

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Thomas Michael Donnelly

Starring: Kevin Bacon, Jami Gertz, Paul Rodriguez, Rudy Ramos

Country: United States of America

The Delta Force

The Delta Force

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Menahem Golan

Starring: Chuck Norris, Lee Marvin, Martin Balsam, Joey Bishop

Country: United States of America

Wildcats

Wildcats

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Michael Ritchie

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Swoosie Kurtz, Robyn Lively, Brandy Gold

Lady Jane

Lady Jane

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Trevor Nunn

Starring: Helena Bonham Carter, Cary Elwes, John Wood, Michael Hordern

January 31, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

Arsenal

Arsenal

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Steven C. Miller

Heart of the High Country

Heart of the High Country

Release year: 1985

Inside

Inside

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jeff Mahler

Blind Date

Blind Date

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Blake Edwards

The Cutting Room

The Cutting Room

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Warren Dudley

January 31, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 31, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Seventh Secret by Irving Wallace

The Seventh Secret

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Evelyn Hoffmann, a tall, attractive and older woman, makes her weekly visit to West Berlin Irving.

Lake Wobegon Days by Garrison Keillor

Lake Wobegon Days

By:

"Lake Wobegon Days" is about how our fears, beliefs and desires are dissolved into abstractions. It can also be about how we get re-energized from time to time. . . This book is about Mr.

Common Ground by J. Anthony Lukas

Common Ground

By:

This is the story of Boston's busing crisis, which won 3 awards.

Cyclops by Clive Cussler

Cyclops

By:

Clive Cussler’s Cyclops, a bestselling NUMA Files adventure, is yet another thrilling NUMA Files adventure. Dirk Pitt is the only one who can stop an international incident from unfolding when a treasure hunter turned financier disappears.

Secrets by Danielle Steel

Secrets

By:

Danielle Steel is America's #1 best-selling novelist. She has captured millions with novels like Family Album, Full Circle and Changes.

January 31, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 31, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Fast Tracks: The Computer Slot Car Construction Kit

Fast Tracks: The Computer Slot Car Construction Kit

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Racing

Atlantis no Nazo

Atlantis no Nazo

Platform: Famicom PlayStation Virtual Console

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Sunsoft

Dead Zone (video game)

Dead Zone (video game)

Platform: Famicom Disk System

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: SunSoft

The Black Bass

The Black Bass

Platform: MSX, Nintendo Entertainment System

Publisher: Hot B

Cover art for the TurboGrafx-CD release

Cover art for the TurboGrafx-CD release

Platform: Famicom, Fujitsu FM-7, Microsoft Windows, NEC PC-88, NEC PC-98, MSX, Sharp X1, Sharp X68000, TurboGrafx-CD, MS-DOS, Nintendo DS, iOS,

Genre: Adventure game Visual novel

Publisher: Riverhillsoft (PC-98)[1] Micro Cabin (MSX)[2] Brøderbund (DOS)[1] Hudson Soft (TG-CD)[1] FonFun (DS)[1] SETA Corporation (FC)

history

Who was the US President on January 31, 1986?

On January 31, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 31, 1986?

On January 31, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 31, 1986?

On January 31, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 31st?

January 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of January. 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 January 31st, such as:

  • 2019 - Mariah carey, an american singer, performs in saudi arabia's jeddah, despite saudi women rights activists urging her to cancel it.
  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). a bbc study found that the taliban currently controls or has some territory in 70% of afghanistan. they control 14 districts, which total 4% of afghanistan's total, and have an open militant presence in 263 other districts, representing 66% of afghanistan's remaining occupied territory.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian opposition agrees that they will surrender the remaining villages between the wadi barada area and lebanon-syria borders, as well the rankous borderange to transport at least 250 rebel fighters from their stronghold in idlib governorate.

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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 January 1986?

January 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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