What happened on Sunday January 12, 1986?

Here's what happened on January 12, 1986:

• Space Shuttle Columbia STS-61-C Launch with First Hispanic-American Astronaut The 24th space shuttle mission, STS-61-C Columbia, launched from Kennedy Space Center, featuring Dr. Franklin Chang-Diaz as the first Hispanic-American astronaut to fly in space. This historic mission represented a significant milestone in both space exploration and diversity in the astronaut corps.
• Miami Dolphins Defeated in AFC Championship The Miami Dolphins suffered a decisive loss in the AFC Championship game, falling to the New England Patriots 31-14 at the Miami Orange Bowl. This defeat ended their hopes of advancing to the Super Bowl.
• Denis Savard's Quick Goal for Chicago Blackhawks Chicago Blackhawks' center Denis Savard scored an impressive goal just 4 seconds into the third period, demonstrating remarkable speed and skill during the hockey match.

Events in 1986

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

Newspapers from Jan. 12, 1986

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

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

Famous people born on January 12, 1986:

• Gemma Arterton

  Acclaimed English actress known for roles in films like 'Quantum of Solace' and 'Prince of Persia'.

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on January 12th

Famous people died on January 12, 1986:

• Lars Leksell
• Marcel Arland
• Herbert Prince

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on January 12th

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.

1. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
2. Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time
3. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
4. Simple Minds - Alive & Kicking
5. Klymaxx - 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.

1. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
2. A-ha - The Sun Always Shines On TV
3. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
4. Dire Straits - Walk Of Life
5. Bronski Beat - 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 music chart for the week January 6th and January 12th.

1. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
2. Eugene Wilde - Don't Say No Tonight
3. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
4. Ready For The World - Digital Display
5. Stevie Wonder - Go Home

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

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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?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 12, 1986 was Waxing crescent.

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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Your place in the Universe on January 12, 1986

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Someone born on January 12, 1986 is:

39 years 5 months old,

or 473 months and 20 days old,

or 2059 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14416 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 1986?

There are 194 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 12th 2026.

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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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