What happened on Wednesday June 11, 1986?

Here's what happened on June 11, 1986:

• US House approves sanctions on apartheid South Africa On June 11, 1986, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill imposing sanctions against South Africa in response to its apartheid policies. This legislation aimed to pressure the South African government to end racial segregation and discrimination. The sanctions included restrictions on trade and investment, reflecting growing international condemnation of apartheid. source: congress.gov
• Amnesty International 'Conspiracy of Hope' concert at The Omni in Atlanta On June 11, 1986, the 'Conspiracy of Hope' concert, organized by Amnesty International, took place at The Omni in Atlanta, Georgia. This event was part of a six-concert tour aimed at raising awareness for human rights and Amnesty's 25th anniversary. The lineup included U2, Sting, The Police, Peter Gabriel, Lou Reed, Joan Baez, and The Neville Brothers. Notably, Sting reunited with The Police for this performance, marking their first reunion since 1983. The concert featured a rendition of 'Sun City' with Lou Reed and concluded with an all-star performance of 'I Shall Be Released'. source: u2setlists.com
• Chesley Bonestell dies at age 98 in Carmel, California Chesley Bonestell, renowned American painter and illustrator known for his realistic depictions of space exploration, passed away on June 11, 1986, in Carmel, California, at the age of 98. source: astronomy.com
• Venezuela Earthquake A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck near the coast of Venezuela, potentially causing significant geological and potential human impact.

Events in 1986

June 11, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 11, 1986 was a Wednesday and it was the 162nd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 11, 1986 can also be written as 6/11/1986 in the US and as 11/6/1986 in UK and Europe.

June 11, 1986 in June 1986 calendar

Famous people born on June 11, 1986:

• Shia LaBeouf

  Shia LaBeouf is an American actor, performance artist, and filmmaker known for his roles in film and television, particularly for his breakout role as Louis Stevens in the Disney Channel series 'Even Stevens' and his leading part in the 'Transformers' film series. [bio]

• Magaly Solier

  Magaly Solier is a Peruvian actress and singer known for her work in Peruvian and international cinema, particularly for her acclaimed leading roles in films such as 'Madeinusa' and the award-winning 'The Milk of Sorrow.' [bio]

• Sébastien Lecornu

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on June 11th

Famous people died on June 11, 1986:

• Robert E Howard

  At 80, conan the conqueror, a sci-fi author, dies.

• Chesley Bonestell

  Renowned space artist known for his realistic depictions of space exploration.

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on June 11th

June 11, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 11, 1986 was On My Own by Patti LaBelle, according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

1. Patti LaBelle - On My Own
2. Madonna - Live To Tell
3. Nu Shooz - I Can't Wait
4. Billy Ocean - There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)
5. The Jets - Crush On You

June 11, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 11, 1986 was Spirit In The Sky by Doctor & The Medics, according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

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. Robert Palmer - Addicted To Love

June 11, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 11, 1986 was Nasty by Janet Jackson, according to the music chart for the week June 9th and June 15th.

1. Janet Jackson - Nasty
2. Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald - On My Own
3. Billy Ocean - There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)
4. Midnight Star - Headlines
5. Meli'sa Morgan - Do You Still Love Me?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 11th is Gemini.

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June 11, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 11, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 11, 1986 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 11, 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 11, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 08:36 am and setting at 11:58 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 11, 1986

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Someone born on June 11, 1986 is:

39 years 11 months old,

or 479 months and 13 days old,

or 2084 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14592 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 11, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 11, 1986.

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