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Learn the most interesting events and historical facts that happened in October 1986.
The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative), Pope St John Paul II was leading the Catholic Church.

But much more happened on October 1986: find out below

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Historical Events

Which were the important events of October 1986?


Events

  • 01 Oct 1986 U.S. President Ronald Reagan signs the Goldwater-Nichols Act into law, making official the largest reorganization of the United States Department of Defense since the Air Force was made a separate branch of service in 1947.
  • 02 Oct 1986 Failed assassination attempt on India Premier Rajiv Gandhi
  • 03 Oct 1986 Baltimore loses assuring Orioles of their 1st last-place finish
  • 04 Oct 1986 New York Yank Dave Righetti saves doubleheader for then record 46 saves
  • 05 Oct 1986 London Sunday Times reports Israel is stocking nuclear arms.
  • 06 Oct 1986 Russian nuclear sub sinks in Atlantic Ocean
  • 07 Oct 1986 1st edition British newspaper Independent begins publishing
  • 08 Oct 1986 RUN DMC calls for a day of peace among LA street gangs
  • 09 Oct 1986 Phantom of the Opera premeires in London
  • 10 Oct 1986 7.5 Earthquake strikes San Salvador, El Salvador
  • 11 Oct 1986 Reagan and Gorbachev open talks at a summit in Reykjavik, Iceland
  • 12 Oct 1986 California Angels, within one pitch of pennant victory lose to Boston Red Sox.
  • 13 Oct 1986 20th Country Music Association Award
  • 14 Oct 1986 IOC decides to stagger Winter and Summer Olympic schedule
  • 15 Oct 1986 Longest post-season game, New York Mets beat Houston Astros 7-6 in 16 innings and win National League pennant.
  • 16 Oct 1986 Raggedy Ann opens at Nederlander Theater NYC for 5 performances
  • 17 Oct 1986 Yitzak Rabin forms Israeli government
  • 19 Oct 1986 Flamenco Puro opens at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC for 40 performances
  • 20 Oct 1986 Tupolev-134 crashes in Southern Africa
  • 21 Oct 1986 IBM re-forms in South Africa
  • 22 Oct 1986 Into the Light opens at Neil Simon Theater NYC for 6 performances
  • 24 Oct 1986 Great Britain drops diplomatic relations with Syria
  • 25 Oct 1986 Trailing 5-3 with 2 out and no one on in bottom of 10th, New York rallies to win Game 6 of the World Series, 6-5, Bill Buckner misplays a ball
  • 26 Oct 1986 Into the Light closes at Neil Simon Theater NYC after 6 performances
  • 27 Oct 1986 New York Mets beat Boston Red Sox, 4 games to 3 in 83rd World Series
  • 28 Oct 1986 KOB-AM in Albuquerque NM changes call letters to KKOB
  • 29 Oct 1986 Kirk Muller scores New Jersey Devil record 6 point, beat Penguins, 8-6
  • 30 Oct 1986 Discovery moves to OPF where more than 200 modification are made

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Music charts

Which were the top hits in October 1986?
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Top #5 songs in the USA

  1. - Stuck With You
  2. - When I Think Of You
  3. - True Colorsyoutube
  4. - Friends And Lovers
  5. - Don't Forget Me (When I'm Gone)

Top #5 songs in the UK

  1. - Don't Leave Me This Way
  2. - True Blue
  3. - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off
  4. - Every Loser Wins
  5. - I Want To Wake Up With You

Movies

Which were the most popular Movies released in that month?
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Stand by Me

Stand by Me

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Rob Reiner

Starring: Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, Jerry O'Connell

Country: United States of America

Hoosiers

Hoosiers

Release year: 1986

Directed by: David Anspaugh

Starring: Gene Hackman, Barbara Hershey, Dennis Hopper, Sheb Wooley

Country: United States of America

Unnatural Causes

Unnatural Causes

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Robert Malenfant

From Beyond

From Beyond

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Stuart Gordon

Starring: Jeffrey Combs, Barbara Crampton, Ted Sorel, Ken Foree

The Fringe Dwellers

The Fringe Dwellers

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Bruce Beresford

Starring: Kristina Nehm, Justine Saunders, Bob Maza, Kylie Belling

Books

Which were the most popular books released in October 1986?
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I'Ll Take Manhattan by Judith Krantz

I'Ll Take Manhattan

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Here's Judith Krantz’s greatest achievement--I'll take Manhattan. In the high-stakes world of magazine publishing, she weaves a dazzling tale of love and betrayal, and creates her most joyous character--sensational Maxi, an uninhibited woman who unexpectedly discovers that her talent for …

The Passion Of Ayn Rand by Barbara Branden

The Passion Of Ayn Rand

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The paperback version of this bestseller biography about Rand is now available. Barbara Branden, a nineteen-year-old Rand friend, offers a stunning portrait.

Mayflower Madam by Sydney Biddle Barrows with William Novak

Mayflower Madam

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Sydney Biddle Barrows, a comedian, writer, and humorist, tells the fascinating story of how she combined business and sex in order to create Cachet, which is the escort service of preference for powerful, well-known men.

The Prince Of Tides by Pat Conroy

The Prince Of Tides

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PAT CONROY has written a massive, brazen novel that is both honest and full of drama. This is the story of Tom Wingo, a turbulent man who was gifted at writing. It spans forty years.

Necessary Losses by Judith Viorst

Necessary Losses

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