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May 18, 1986 was the 138th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is May 18, 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 May 18, 1986, who was born and died on May 18, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 18, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston), movies (e.g. Working Girls, directed by Lizzie Borden), TV series (e.g. A Very Peculiar Practice) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 18th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 18, 1986?
- May 18, 1986: What happened on that day?
- May 18, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 18, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 18, 1986?
- May 18, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 18, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
- May 18, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
- May 18, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 18, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 18, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 18, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 18, 1986?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1986?
- Who was the Pope on May 18, 1986?
What day of the week was May 18, 1986?
May 18, 1986: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 18, 1986:
- David goch finishes swimming 55,682 miles in a 25-yard pool.
- Becky pearson wins lpga chrysler-plymouth golf classic.
- Chung kwung ying does 2,750 "atomic" hand-stand push-ups.
- South african army occupies botswana, zimbabwe and zambia.
May 18, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
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 18, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Tiger personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 18th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 18, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 18, 1986 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 02:06 pm and setting at 03:12 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 24, 1986 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1986.
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Who was born on May 18, 1986?
Famous people born on May 18, 1986:
- Kevin Anderson
South african tennis player.
- Eric Bellinger
Songwriter.
- Ryan Lamb
English rugby union player.
- Erin Richards
Actress.
- Tahj Mowry
Actor.
- Ahmed Hamada
Egyptian race car driver.
- Katya Shchekina
Russian model.
- Aleksej Žukanenko
- Sabrina Delannoy
- Sofie Hendrickx
- Natal'ja Osipova
- Thiendou Diassé
- Douglão
Whose famous birthday is on May 18th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 18th:
![Pope John Paul II]()
Pope John Paul IIPope john paul ii was the head of the catholic church from 1978 until his death in 2005, and is known for his role in ending communist rule...
![Perry Como]()
Perry ComoPerry como was an american singer known for his relaxed and smooth vocal style, and for hits like 'catch a falling star' and 'magic...
![Tina Fey]()
Tina FeyAmerican comedian, writer, and producer.
![Charles Trenet]()
Charles TrenetFrench actor, singer and songwriter.
![George Strait]()
George StraitAmerican country western star and country music association award winner.
![Diane McBain]()
Diane McBainAmerican actress.
![Alana Stewart]()
Alana StewartAmerican model, before she married george hamilton with whom she had a son named ashley.
![Miriam Margolyes]()
Miriam MargolyesBritish-Australian actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.
![Matt Long]()
Matt LongAmerican actor.
![Dwayne Hickman]()
Dwayne HickmanAmerican child actor, darryl, and his older brother, were driven by stage mothers.
May 18, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 37 years 11 months old,
or 455 months and 5 days old,
or 1979 weeks and 2 days old,
or 13855 days old,
if you were born on May 18, 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 May 18, 1986?
There are 25 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 18th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1986?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 18, 1986.
May 18, 1986: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 18, 1986:
- John Bubbles Sublett
Tap dancer black and bubbles, dies at the age of 84.
- José Luiz Santos de Azevedo
- Yaşar Erkan
- Giuseppe Lazzati
What famous deaths happened on May 18th?
Famous deaths on May 18th:
![Jill Ireland]()
Jill IrelandBritish actress who has been playing lead roles since the 1950s.
![Charles Grodin]()
Charles GrodinAmerican actor and talk show host (d. 2021).
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Alexander Godunov]()
Alexander GodunovRussian-american actor and ballet dancer; defected to america 8/21/1979.
![Steve Forrest]()
Steve ForrestAmerican drummer (placebo).
![Elisha Cook]()
Elisha CookJr.
![Arthur O'Connell]()
Arthur O'ConnellAmerican actor (born in 1908).
![Edwina Booth]()
Edwina BoothAmerican memoirist and biographer.
![Bridgette Andersen]()
Bridgette AndersenAmerican actress (born 1975).
- Jdyn Smith
Pioneering scientist who made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
May 18, 1986: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 18, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 12th and May 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 18, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 18, 1986 was Greatest Love Of All by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 18, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 18, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
- Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
- Van Halen - Why Can't This Be Love
- Janet Jackson - What Have You Done For Me Lately
- Madonna - Live To Tell
May 18, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 1986 was The Chicken Song by Spitting Image, according to the music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 18, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 18, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Spitting Image - The Chicken Song
- Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
- Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
- Level 42 - Lessons In Love
- Madonna - Live To Tell
May 18, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 1986 was On My Own by Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 12th and May 18th.
May 18, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 18, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 12th and May 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
- Stephanie Mills - I Have Learned To Respect The Power Of Love
- The S.O.S. Band - The Finest
- Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
- Atlantic Starr - If Your Heart Isn't In It
May 18, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 18, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Working Girls
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Lizzie Borden
Starring: Louise Smith, Ellen McElduff, Amanda Goodwin, Deborah Banks
Psycho III
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Anthony Perkins
Starring: Anthony Perkins, Diana Scarwid, Jeff Fahey, Roberta Maxwell
Big Trouble
Release year: 1986
Directed by: John Cassavetes
Starring: Peter Falk, Alan Arkin, Beverly D'Angelo, Charles Durning
Cobra
Release year: 1986
Directed by: George P. Cosmatos
Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Brigitte Nielsen, Reni Santoni, Andrew Robinson
Country: United States of America
Crawlspace
Release year: 1986
Directed by: David Schmoeller
Starring: Klaus Kinski, Talia Balsam, Barbara Whinnery, Carole Francis
May 18, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 18, 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:
A Very Peculiar Practice
Release year: 1986
Starring: Peter Davison, Graham Crowden, Barbara Flynn, David Troughton
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Magnus
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Benjamin Ree
Crossroads
Release year: 1986
Directed by: Walter Hill
May 18, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 18, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Greed And Glory On Wall Street
By: Ken Auletta
One of the most powerful and respected investment banking partnerships in the world was launched on a July morning. It was not due to the economy but by an act of God.
The Handmaid'S Tale
By: Margaret Atwood
Who will be able to control the bodies of women in the future? Offred is a handmaid in Republic of Gilead. She could leave the home with the Commander and his wife.
Nerilka'S Story
By: Anne McCaffrey
Nerilka, ashamed of her father's inability to help Fort Hold's others, helps Lord Alessan make a cure for the dreaded plague.
Enter Talking
By: Joan Rivers with Richard Meryman
Signed and dated with a personalized inscription in plastic on a hardback dust cover
James Herriot'S Dog Stories
By: James Herriot
This collection of stories is a special and heartwarming collection that James Herriot shares about his dogs and the amazing people and animals he has met.
May 18, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 18, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hopping Mappy
The Colour of Magic
GBA Championship Basketball: Two-on-Two
Big Event Golf
Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Dōchū
Who was the US President on May 18, 1986?
On May 18, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 18, 1986?
On May 18, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 18, 1986?
On May 18, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 18th?
May 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of May. 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 May 18th, such as:
- 2019 - Eurovision song contest 2019, duncan laurence representing the netherlands wins the 2019 edition with "arcade". this is the first time that the country has won since 1975.
- 2018 - Santa fe high school shooting: in texas, united states, a school shooting occurs at santa fe high school. twelve others are hurt and eight students are killed, along with two teachers. (ktrk-tv),
- 2017 - United states aircraft bombed a convoy belonging the syrian pro-government militia in a "deconfliction area" around al-tanf.
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 May 1986?
May 1986 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
