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What happened on Thursday July 03, 1986?

About July 3rd, 1986, in brief:

  • Historical events: On July 3, 1986, President Ronald Reagan presided over the rededication of the Statue of Liberty, marking its centennial and completion of a $66 million restoration. The ceremony featured a laser beam illuminating the statue, a fireworks display, and a performance by a 300-voice choir. French President François Mitterrand attended, and Chief Justice Warren E. Burger administered the oath of citizenship to 270 new Americans on Ellis Island.
  • Day of the week: July 3rd, 1986 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) by Billy Ocean
  • #1 UK song: Spirit In The Sky by Doctor & The Medics
  • Popular movie: Aliens directed by James Cameron

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July 03, 1986: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 03, 1986:

  • Statue of Liberty rededication ceremony On July 3, 1986, President Ronald Reagan presided over the rededication of the Statue of Liberty, marking its centennial and completion of a $66 million restoration. The ceremony featured a laser beam illuminating the statue, a fireworks display, and a performance by a 300-voice choir. French President François Mitterrand attended, and Chief Justice Warren E. Burger administered the oath of citizenship to 270 new Americans on Ellis Island. source: reaganlibrary.gov
  • Liberty Weekend Opening Ceremonies The Liberty Weekend Opening Ceremonies took place on July 3, 1986, at Governors Island in New York Harbor, marking the centennial of the Statue of Liberty. The event featured President Ronald Reagan relighting the statue's torch, accompanied by French President François Mitterrand, Secretary of the Interior Donald Hodel, and Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation Chairman Lee Iacocca. The Liberty Orchestra, conducted by John Williams, premiered 'Liberty Fanfare,' and the Liberty Weekend Chorus performed under N. Brock McElheran. Kenneth Mack Jr. sang the National Anthem. The ceremony was broadcast live on ABC, with Peter Jennings and Barbara Walters as commentators.
  • Kuwait's National Assembly dissolved on July 3, 1986 On July 3, 1986, Emir Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah dissolved Kuwait's National Assembly indefinitely and suspended several constitutional provisions, including Article 107. This decision followed the grilling of Oil and Industry Minister Sheikh Ali Al-Khalifa Al-Sabah by members of the assembly, marking the first time a ruling family minister faced such scrutiny. The dissolution led to a suspension of parliamentary activities until elections were held on October 5, 1992. source: en.wikipedia.org

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July 03, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 03, 1986?


July 03, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 184th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 03, 1986 can also be written as 7/3/1986 in the US and as 3/7/1986 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 03, 1986?


Famous people born on July 03, 1986:

  • Lindsay Lohan
    Lindsay Lohan

    American actress and singer who rose to fame as a child star and later became known for her film roles and personal life controversies.

  • Katie Taylor
    Katie Taylor

    Professional boxer and Olympic gold medalist from Ireland, widely recognized as one of the most successful female boxers in history.

  • Thomas Bouhail
    Thomas Bouhail

    French gymnast who won world championship in Rotterdam 2010 and secured a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, representing...

  • Kisenosato Yutaka
    Kisenosato Yutaka

    Japanese sumo wrestler who was a prominent figure in professional sumo, achieving high ranks and representing traditional Japanese sports...

  • Ola Toivonen
    Ola Toivonen
  • Romain Danzé
    Romain Danzé
  • Sascha Dum
    Sascha Dum
  • Jessica Tomasi
    Jessica Tomasi
  • Sosthène Soglo
    Sosthène Soglo
  • Jerome Felton
    Jerome Felton
  • Carmen Maria Machado
    Carmen Maria Machado
  • Tommy Hunter
    Tommy Hunter
  • Rambo Tapui
    Rambo Tapui
  • Raymond Sykes
    Raymond Sykes
  • Tirrell Baines
    Tirrell Baines
  • Óscar Ustari
    Óscar Ustari
  • Marco Antônio de Mattos Filho
    Marco Antônio de Mattos Filho

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July 03, 1986: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 03, 1986:

  • Rudy Vallee
    Rudy Vallee

    Rudy Vallée was an American singer, actor, bandleader, and radio host who became one of the first modern pop stars in the United States during the 1920s and 1930s. Recognized for his crooning vocal style and charismatic stage presence, Vallée was a major figure in the pre-war popular music scene and helped define the concept of the teen idol. [bio]

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July 03, 1986: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 03, 1986 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 30th and July 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

July 03, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 03, 1986 was There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) by Billy Ocean, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

  1. - There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) youtube
  2. - Holding Back The Years youtube
  3. - Who's Johnny (Short Circuit Theme) youtube
  4. - No One Is To Blame youtube
  5. - Nasty youtube

July 03, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 03, 1986 was Spirit In The Sky by Doctor & The Medics, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

  1. - Spirit In The Sky youtube
  2. - The Edge Of Heaven youtube
  3. - I Can't Wait youtube
  4. - Holding Back The Years youtube
  5. - Addicted To Love youtube

July 03, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 03, 1986 was There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) by Billy Ocean, according to the music chart for the week June 30th and July 6th.

  1. - There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) youtube
  2. - Who's Johnny ("Short Circuit" Theme)
  3. - Nasty youtube
  4. - You Don't Have To Cry
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July 03, 1986: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 3rd is Cancer.

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July 03, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 03, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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July 03, 1986: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 03, 1986 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 03, 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 July 03, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:30 am and setting at 06:53 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 22, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 1986.

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How old is someone born on July 03, 1986?


Someone born on July 03, 1986 is:

39 years 10 months old,

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