Sunday January 12, 1986: on this day

January 12, 1986 was the 12th day of the year 1986, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 12, 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 12, 1986, who was born and died on January 12, 1986, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 12, 1986, which were the most popular songs (ex. Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie), movies (e.g. Desert Bloom, directed by Eugene Corr), TV series (e.g. Arsenal) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 12th, 1986 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 12, 1986?


January 12, 1986 was a Sunday and it was the 12th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1986 can also be written as 1/12/1986 in the US and as 12/1/1986 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1986 in January 1986 calendar

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January 12, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 12, 1986:

  • 24th space shuttle mission sts 61-c columbia 7 is launched with the first hispanic-american astronaut, dr. franklin chang-diaz.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from January 12, 1986
  • Chicago blackhawks' denis savard scores at 4 seconds of third period.
  • Space shuttle program: congressman (and future nasa administrator) bill nelson lifts off from kennedy space center aboard on mission sts-61-c as a payload specialist.

January 12, 1986: What were the magazines covers that day?

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January 12, 1986: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Los Angeles Rams - Chicago Bears : 0 - 24
  • New England Patriots - Miami Dolphins : 31 - 14
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January 12, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 12, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 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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Discover the planets positions on January 12th, 1986 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 12, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 12, 1986 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 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 12, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 15% full, rising at 09:14 am and setting at 08:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1986.

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Who was born on January 12, 1986?


Famous people born on January 12, 1986:

  • Kehoma Brenner

    German rugby player.

  • Miguel Ángel Nieto

    Spanish footballer.

  • Ayako Imoto

    Japanese actor and comedian.

  • Kieron Richardson

    Soap opera actor.

  • Gemma Arterton

    English actress.

  • Miguel Nieto

    Spanish footballer.

  • Pablo Osvaldo

    Argentinian-italian footballer.

  • Jakob Oftebro
  • Daniel Osvaldo
  • Sena Pavetić
  • Christoph Stephan
  • Liliana Ventricelli
  • Aleksander Walmann
  • Ed Drake
  • Lorenzo Del Prete
  • Zlata Ohnjevič
  • Loes Geurts
  • Vicky Holland

Whose famous birthday is on January 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 12th:

  • Taraneh Alidoosti
    Taraneh Alidoosti

    Renowned Iranian actress known for her impactful performances in Iranian cinema.

  • John Lasseter
    John Lasseter

    John lasseter is an animator known for co-founding pixar animation studios and for his work on popular animated films such as toy story and...

  • Howard Stern
    Howard Stern

    American talk-show host and shock-jock, who has a listener base of around three million.

  • Olivier Martinez
    Olivier Martinez

    He was a french film actor.

  • Haruki Murakami
    Haruki Murakami

    Japanese writer.

  • Rob Zombie
    Rob Zombie

    American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Sakshi Tanwar
    Sakshi Tanwar

    Sakshi tanwar is an indian actress known for her role as parvati agarwal in the television series kahaani ghar ghar kii.

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • John Francis
    John Francis

    John francis is a well-known model who gained fame for his work in the fashion industry.

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

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January 12, 1986: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 2 months old,

or 458 months and 7 days old,

or 1992 weeks and 2 days old,

or 13946 days old,

if you were born on January 12, 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 12, 1986?

There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 12, 1986.

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January 12, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 12, 1986:

  • Juan Carlos Corazzo
  • Marcel Arland
  • Herbert Prince
  • Ludwig Biermann
  • Ladislao Brazionis
  • Assia Dagher
  • Bob Kaufman
  • Lars Leksell
  • Isidoro Piubellini
  • Eduardo Risso
  • Héctor Galmés

What famous deaths happened on January 12th?

Famous deaths on January 12th:

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri

    Indian singer and actor (d. 2005).

  • Alexandra Bastedo
    Alexandra Bastedo

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Norman Kerry
    Norman Kerry

    Actor (air eagles phantom of opera), died at 61.

  • Betty Lou Gerson
    Betty Lou Gerson

    American voice actress (born 1914).

  • Alegend Christie

    Best-selling crime novelist, creator of iconic detective Hercule Poirot.

  • Aadin Christie

    Renowned mystery writer, known for creating iconic detective characters.

  • Lorrane Hansberry

    Pioneering playwright best known for her work 'A Raisin in the Sun'.

  • Regginald Hill

    Renowned British crime writer known for his Dalziel and Pascoe series.

  • Otie Patterson

    Renowned jazz pianist known for his innovative style.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 12th

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January 12, 1986: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 12, 1986:

  • In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
  • In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
  • In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
  • Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day
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January 12, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 12, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 6th and January 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 12, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1986 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

January 12, 1986: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 12, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 6th and January 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Say You, Say Me youtube
  2. - Party All The Time
  3. - That's What Friends Are For youtube
  4. - Alive & Kicking
  5. - I Miss You

January 12, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1986 was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

January 12, 1986: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 12, 1986 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 6th and January 12th. 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 12, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 1986 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

January 12, 1986: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 12, 1986 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 6th and January 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Say You, Say Me youtube
  2. - Don't Say No Tonight
  3. - That's What Friends Are For youtube
  4. - Digital Display
  5. - Go Home

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January 12, 1986: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 12, 1986 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Desert Bloom

Desert Bloom

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Eugene Corr

Starring: Jon Voight, JoBeth Williams, Annabeth Gish, Ellen Barkin

Hannah and Her Sisters

Hannah and Her Sisters

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Mia Farrow, Dianne Wiest, Michael Caine, Barbara Hershey

Country: United States of America

The Hitcher

The Hitcher

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Robert Harmon

Starring: Rutger Hauer, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jeffrey DeMunn

Country: United States of America

Ginger and Fred

Ginger and Fred

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Federico Fellini

Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Giulietta Masina, Franco Fabrizi, Friedrich von Ledebur

The Clan of the Cave Bear

The Clan of the Cave Bear

Release year: 1986

Directed by: Michael Chapman

Starring: Daryl Hannah, Pamela Reed, James Remar, Thomas G. Waites

January 12, 1986: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 12, 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 12, 1986: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 12, 1986 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Secrets Of Harry Bright by Joseph Wambaugh

The Secrets Of Harry Bright

By:

Mineral Springs is populated by lizards, drug addicts, and motorcycle gangs. It is therefore strange to see a body in a burnt-out Rolls Royce.

London Match by Len Deighton

London Match

By:

The long-awaited reissue is now available of the last part of the classic spy trilogy, GAME, Set and Match. This was when the Berlin Wall divided not only a city, but the entire world.

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

By:

While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?

Whirlwind by James Clavell

Whirlwind

By:

Whirlwind tells the story of three weeks spent in Tehran, February 1979. It is three weeks of passion, sacrifice, and heartbreak. A team of professional pilots is caught between the revolutionaries, the forces of international intrigue and themselves.

It by Stephen King

It

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Stephen King's classic, terrifying #1 New York Times bestseller is now a major motion movie. It tells the story of seven adults returning to their hometown to face a horror they first encountered as teens...an evil that doesn't have a …

January 12, 1986: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 12, 1986 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Flash Gordon

Flash Gordon

Platform: Atari ST, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, MSX

Genre: Action

Publisher: Mastertronic

Gumshoe

Gumshoe

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Platformer, Shooter

Publisher: Nintendo

Asterix and the Magic Cauldron

Asterix and the Magic Cauldron

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Melbourne House

Labyrinth: The Computer Game

Labyrinth: The Computer Game

Platform: Apple IIe and IIc Commodore 64/128 MSX2

Genre: Graphic adventure

Publisher: Activision

Hollywood Hijinx

Hollywood Hijinx

Platform: Amiga, Atari 8-bit, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, TRS-80, TI-99/4A, Macintosh

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Infocom

history

Who was the US President on January 12, 1986?

On January 12, 1986 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 12, 1986?

On January 12, 1986 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 12, 1986?

On January 12, 1986 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 12th?

January 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 paris explosion: an explosion in paris caused by a gas leak causes a large explosion that destroys a bakery located in paris' 9th arrondissement. there are 40 people who are hurt and four are killed.
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia: women's rights, mohammad bin salman. saudi vision 2030: saudi arabia has allowed women to watch football matches for the first time. this is part of an easement of the strict rules regarding gender separation that the ultra-conservative muslim nation enforces.
  • 2017 - Two members of the funk band tower of power were seriously injured when a train struck them near jack london square, oakland, california.

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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.

Discover how January 1986 calendar looked like.

Sunday January 12, 1986