What happened on Sunday November 02, 1986?

About November 2nd, 1986, in brief:

  • Historical events: Lebanese magazine Ash Shirra exposes secret U.S. arms sales to Iran, a pivotal disclosure that would later develop into the Iran-Contra scandal, revealing covert international diplomatic maneuverings.
  • Day of the week: November 2nd, 1986 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: True Colors by Cyndi Lauper
  • #1 UK song: True Blue by Madonna
  • Popular movie: Hoosiers directed by David Anspaugh

More about November 2nd, 1986? See below for more news and curiosities on November 2nd, 1986.

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November 02, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 02, 1986:

  • Iran-Contra Affair Revelation Lebanese magazine Ash Shirra exposes secret U.S. arms sales to Iran, a pivotal disclosure that would later develop into the Iran-Contra scandal, revealing covert international diplomatic maneuverings.
  • Lebanon Hostage Crisis: David Jacobsen Released U.S. hostage David Jacobsen is released in Beirut after being held captive for 17 months, marking a significant moment in the complex diplomatic tensions of the Middle East during the 1980s.
  • Micronesia Gains Associated Statehood The Federated States of Micronesia signs a Compact of Free Association with the United States, establishing a new political relationship and marking a significant moment in post-colonial Pacific geopolitics.
  • Mozambique Presidential Election Joaquim Chissano is democratically elected as president of Mozambique, signaling a potential transition in the country's political landscape during a period of significant regional transformation.
  • Northern Mariana Islands Becomes Commonwealth The Northern Mariana Islands transitions to become a Commonwealth associated with the United States, expanding the U.S. territorial framework in the Pacific region.
  • Grete Waitz Triumphs in NYC Marathon Norwegian running legend Grete Waitz wins her 8th New York City Marathon with a remarkable time of 2:28:06, further cementing her status as a marathon icon.
  • Gianni Poli Wins NYC Marathon Italian runner Gianni Poli wins the men's New York City Marathon with an impressive time of 2:11:06, showcasing international athletic excellence.
  • Boris Becker Wins Paris Open German tennis star Boris Becker continues his winning streak by defeating Sergio Casal of Spain 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 in the Paris Open, demonstrating his exceptional tennis prowess.

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November 02, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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November 02, 1986: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - New England Patriots : 17 - 25
  • Buffalo Bills - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 28 - 34
  • Cincinnati Bengals - Detroit Lions : 24 - 17
  • Cleveland Browns - Indianapolis Colts : 24 - 9
  • Dallas Cowboys - New York Giants : 14 - 17
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What day of the week was November 02, 1986?


November 02, 1986 was a Sunday and it was the 306th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 02, 1986 can also be written as 11/2/1986 in the US and as 2/11/1986 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 02, 1986?


Famous people born on November 02, 1986:

  • Penn Badgley

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  • Hannah Hart

    Hannah Hart is a prominent YouTube personality, comedian, and author best known for her comedic cooking show 'My Drunk Kitchen'.

  • Erika Jo
  • Pablo Armero
  • Héctor Barberá
  • Ryan Hurd
  • Kartiki Gonsalves

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November 02, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on November 02, 1986:

  • Paul Frees in Chicago

    Legendary voice actor known for numerous radio, TV, and movie roles, including iconic Disney character voices.

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November 02, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on November 02, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 27th and November 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

November 02, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 02, 1986 was True Colors by Cyndi Lauper, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

  1. - True Colors youtube
  2. - Typical Male youtube
  3. - I Didn't Mean To Turn You On youtube
  4. - Amanda youtube
  5. - Human youtube

November 02, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 02, 1986 was True Blue by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

  1. - True Blue youtube
  2. - Every Loser Wins youtube
  3. - Rain Or Shine youtube
  4. - Don't Leave Me This Way youtube
  5. - In The Army Now youtube

November 02, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 02, 1986 was Shake You Down by Gregory Abbott, according to the music chart for the week October 27th and November 2nd.

  1. - Shake You Down youtube
  2. - A Little Bit More
  3. - Typical Male youtube
  4. - Word Up
  5. - Tasty Love
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November 02, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 2nd is Scorpio.

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

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November 02, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 02, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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November 02, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on November 02, 1986 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 02, 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 November 02, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:54 am and setting at 05:37 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 17, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Nov 16, 1986.

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How old is someone born on November 02, 1986?


Someone born on November 02, 1986 is:

38 years 6 months old,

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or 14063 days old,

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