What happened on Saturday February 01, 1986?

Here's what happened on February 01, 1986:

• Violent anti-government protests erupt in Haiti's provincial cities On February 1, 1986, violent anti-government protests erupted in at least seven Haitian towns, including Gonaïves, Jérémie, and other provincial cities. Demonstrators burned tires and paraded symbolic coffins of President Jean-Claude Duvalier and his wife, marking the most widespread unrest of his regime. The government reported the deaths of five people in a raid on a warehouse of the U.S. aid group CARE in Cap Haitien, bringing the toll in disturbances since Sunday to eight. source: upi.com
• Alva Myrdal, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate, dies at 84 Alva Myrdal, the Swedish diplomat and sociologist who co-received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1982 for her efforts in disarmament, died on February 1, 1986, in Stockholm, Sweden, one day after her 84th birthday. She had been hospitalized for two years due to a heart ailment and passed away in her sleep. source: washingtonpost.com
• Death of Dick James, Beatles' music publisher Dick James, the British music publisher who co-founded Northern Songs with Brian Epstein to publish The Beatles' music, died of a heart attack in London on February 1, 1986, at the age of 65.
• Diana Ross Marries Arne Naess Renowned singer Diana Ross married Norwegian businessman Arne Naess in a wedding ceremony held in Switzerland, marking a significant personal milestone in her life.
• Radio Station Call Letters Change in Los Angeles KHJ-AM radio station in Los Angeles, California, changed its call letters to KRTH, marking a potential shift in the station's branding or ownership.

Events in 1986

February 01, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 01, 1986 was a Saturday and it was the 32nd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 01, 1986 can also be written as 2/1/1986 in the US and as 1/2/1986 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on February 01, 1986:

• Lauren Conrad

  American television personality, fashion designer, and author best known for her appearances on MTV reality shows 'Laguna Beach' and 'The...

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on February 1st

Famous people died on February 01, 1986:

• Alva Myrdal

  Swedish sociologist and politician, nobel prize laureate (d. 1986).

• Dick James
• Ida Rhodes

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on February 1st

February 01, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 01, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

1. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
2. Survivor - Burning Heart
3. Wham! - I'm Your Man
4. Stevie Nicks - Talk To Me
5. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me

February 01, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 01, 1986 was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

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

February 01, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 01, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week January 27th and February 2nd.

1. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
2. Stevie Wonder - Go Home
3. Sade - The Sweetest Taboo
4. Atlantic Starr - Secret Lovers
5. Meli'sa Morgan - Do Me Baby

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 1st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 01, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 01, 1986 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 01, 1986 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 01, 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 February 01, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:37 pm and setting at 11:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 26, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Feb 24, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on February 01, 1986

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Someone born on February 01, 1986 is:

40 years 3 months old,

or 483 months and 23 days old,

or 2103 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14722 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 01, 1986?

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 1st 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 01, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 01, 1986.

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