What happened on Sunday June 08, 1986?

Here's what happened on June 08, 1986:

• Kurt Waldheim elected president of Austria Kurt Waldheim was elected as the President of Austria on June 8, 1986. His election was notable due to his controversial past, particularly his service as a German army officer during World War II, which led to significant debate and scrutiny regarding his wartime actions. Despite this, he won the election and served as president until 1992. source: bbc.com
• Boston Celtics win 16th NBA Championship On June 8, 1986, the Boston Celtics secured their 16th NBA championship by defeating the Houston Rockets 114-97 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. Larry Bird led the team with a triple-double performance, recording 29 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists. This victory marked the Celtics' third title in the 1980s and was their last championship until 2008. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Chris Evert defeats Martina Navratilova in 1986 French Open women's singles final On June 8, 1986, Chris Evert defeated Martina Navratilova 2–6, 6–3, 6–3 in the French Open women's singles final. This victory marked Evert's seventh French Open title and her 18th and final Grand Slam singles title. source: tennis.com
• Ivan Lendl wins French Open men's tennis title On June 8, 1986, Ivan Lendl won the French Open men's singles title, defeating the American player, John McEnroe, in the final. This victory marked Lendl's first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros, solidifying his status as one of the top players in tennis history. Lendl's win was significant as it ended a long wait for a major title after several near misses in previous tournaments. source: rolandgarros.com
• Longest Nine-Inning American League Game The Baltimore Orioles set a record for the longest nine-inning American League game, defeating the New York Yankees 18-9 in a marathon match that lasted 4 hours and 16 minutes.

Events in 1986

June 08, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 08, 1986 was a Sunday and it was the 159th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 08, 1986 can also be written as 6/8/1986 in the US and as 8/6/1986 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on June 08, 1986:

• Keith Gill

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June 08, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 08, 1986 was Live To Tell by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. Madonna - Live To Tell
2. Patti LaBelle - On My Own
3. Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
4. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
5. Mike + The Mechanics - All I Need Is A Miracle

June 08, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 08, 1986 was Spirit In The Sky by Doctor & The Medics, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. Doctor & The Medics - Spirit In The Sky
2. Wham! - The Edge Of Heaven
3. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
4. Simply Red - Holding Back The Years
5. A-ha - Hunting High And Low

June 08, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 08, 1986 was On My Own by Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald, according to the music chart for the week June 2nd and June 8th.

1. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
2. Janet Jackson - Nasty
3. The S.O.S. Band - The Finest
4. Whitney Houston - Greatest Love Of All
5. Billy Ocean - There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 8th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 08, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 08, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 08, 1986 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 08, 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 June 08, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 05:45 am and setting at 10:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Jun 22, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on June 08, 1986

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Someone born on June 08, 1986 is:

39 years 11 months old,

or 479 months and 16 days old,

or 2085 weeks

or 14595 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 08, 1986?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 08, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 08, 1986.

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