What happened on Wednesday April 02, 1986?

Here's what happened on April 02, 1986:

• TWA Flight 840 bombing over Greece On April 2, 1986, a bomb exploded aboard Trans World Airlines Flight 840, a Boeing 727-231 en route from Rome to Athens. The explosion occurred over Argos, Greece, causing a hole in the fuselage and ejecting four American passengers to their deaths. Seven others were injured. The aircraft made an emergency landing at Athens' Hellenikon International Airport. The Arab Revolutionary Cells, linked to the Abu Nidal Organization, claimed responsibility for the bombing. source: washingtonpost.com
• Beatles records officially released in Soviet Union in 1986 In April 1986, the Soviet Union's state recording agency, Melodiya, released 200,000 copies of two Beatles albums, 'A Hard Day's Night' and 'A Taste of Honey'. These albums sold out rapidly, marking the first official release of Beatles records in the USSR. The 'A Hard Day's Night' album omitted the track 'When I Get Home' due to its suggestive lyrics, which were deemed inappropriate by Soviet authorities. source: upi.com
• George Wallace announces retirement from politics On April 2, 1986, Alabama Governor George C. Wallace announced he would not seek a fifth term, ending his long political career. At 66, Wallace cited health issues stemming from a 1972 assassination attempt that left him paralyzed. He stated, "I have climbed my last political mountain," and bid a "fond and affectionate farewell" to the people of Alabama. source: washingtonpost.com
• NCAA adopts 3-point basketball rule On April 2, 1986, the NCAA officially adopted the three-point field goal rule, allowing shots made from 19 feet 9 inches to count for three points. This decision followed years of experimentation by various conferences. The rule was implemented in the 1986–87 season, marking a significant change in college basketball strategy. source: si.com

Events in 1986

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

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April 02, 1986 was a Wednesday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 1986 can also be written as 4/2/1986 in the US and as 2/4/1986 in UK and Europe.

April 02, 1986 in April 1986 calendar

Famous people born on April 02, 1986:

• Hillary Scott

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• Ibrahim Afellay

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• Drew Van Acker

  Drew Van Acker is an American actor best known for his role as Jason DiLaurentis in the popular teen drama series 'Pretty Little Liars'.

• Andris Biedrins
• Julia Scott Carey
• Lee Dewyze
• Julian Reister
• Marco Corti
• R3hab
• Sławomir Sikora
• Raúl Llorente
• Aythami Artiles
• Erica Jarder
• Erlana Larkins
• Abraham Shatimuene
• Léo Matos

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on April 2nd

Famous people died on April 02, 1986:

• Eduardo Notari

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on April 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on April 02, 1986 was Rock Me Amadeus by Falco, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
2. John Cougar Mellencamp - R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock)
3. Prince - Kiss
4. Atlantic Starr - Secret Lovers
5. Heart - These Dreams

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

The number 1 song in the UK on April 02, 1986 was Chain Reaction by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Diana Ross - Chain Reaction
2. The Bangles - Manic Monday
3. Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going)
4. Cliff Richard & The Young Ones - Living Doll
5. Sigue Sigue Sputnik - Love Missile F1-11

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

The number 1 R&B song on April 02, 1986 was Kiss by Prince And The Revolution, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Prince And The Revolution - Kiss
2. Janet Jackson - What Have You Done For Me Lately
3. New Edition - A Little Bit Of Love (Is All It Takes)
4. The Gap Band - Going In Circles
5. Cherrelle With Alexander O'Neal - Saturday Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 02, 1986 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 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 April 02, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 02:24 am and setting at 12:29 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 02, 1986

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Someone born on April 02, 1986 is:

40 years 1 month old,

or 481 months and 22 days old,

or 2094 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14662 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 02, 1986?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 02, 1986.

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