What happened on Saturday May 31, 1986?

Here's what happened on May 31, 1986:

• 1986 FIFA World Cup Begins in Mexico The 1986 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Mexico, marking a significant moment in international soccer history. This tournament would later be remembered for Diego Maradona's legendary performances, including the infamous 'Hand of God' goal against England.
• James Rainwater, Nobel Prize Physicist, Born in 1917 James Rainwater, a distinguished American physicist who would later win the Nobel Prize in Physics, was born in 1917. His groundbreaking work in nuclear physics significantly contributed to understanding atomic structure.
• Jane Frank, American Artist, Born in 1918 Jane Frank (Jane Schenthal Frank), an accomplished American artist known for her distinctive artistic style, was born in 1918. Her work contributed to the mid-20th century American art landscape.
• Robert Gesink, Dutch Cyclist, Born Robert Gesink, a professional Dutch cyclist who would later become known for his performances in major cycling tours, was born on this date.
• Sopho Khalvashi, Georgian Musical Artist Sopho Khalvashi, a Georgian musical artist, was noted as being associated with this date. Further details about her specific contributions to music are limited.

Events in 1986

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

Magazines from May. 31, 1986

Newspapers from May. 31, 1986

May 31, 1986 was a Saturday and it was the 151st day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 31, 1986 can also be written as 5/31/1986 in the US and as 31/5/1986 in UK and Europe.

May 31, 1986 in May 1986 calendar

Famous people born on May 31, 1986:

• Waka Flocka Flame

  Prominent American rapper known for his energetic trap music and hit singles in the late 2000s and early 2010s.

• Melissa McIntyre

  Canadian actress best known for her role in the popular teen drama series 'Degrassi: The Next Generation'.

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on May 31st

Famous people died on May 31, 1986:

• James Rainwater

  American physicist and academic, nobel prize laureate (b. 1917).

• Dora Russell

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on May 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 31, 1986 was Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
2. Madonna - Live To Tell
3. Patti LaBelle - On My Own
4. Orchestral Manoeuvres In The Dark - If You Leave
5. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 31, 1986 was The Chicken Song by Spitting Image, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Spitting Image - The Chicken Song
2. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
3. Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
4. Level 42 - Lessons In Love
5. Madonna - Live To Tell

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 31, 1986 was On My Own by Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

1. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
2. The S.O.S. Band - The Finest
3. Janet Jackson - Nasty
4. Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
5. Atlantic Starr - If Your Heart Isn't In It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 31st is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 31, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 02:11 am and setting at 02:49 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Jun 22, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on May 31, 1986

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Someone born on May 31, 1986 is:

38 years 11 months old,

or 467 months and 2 days old,

or 2030 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14216 days old,

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

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 31st 2025.

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

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

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