What happened on Tuesday August 12, 1986?

Here's what happened on August 12, 1986:

• Iraqi aircraft raid Iran's Sirri Island, hitting three tankers On August 12, 1986, Iraqi aircraft conducted a raid on Iran's Sirri Island, marking the first such attack on this location. The assault targeted three tankers, underscoring the intensifying conflict between the two nations in the Persian Gulf. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Don Baylor sets American League record for being hit by pitch On August 12, 1986, Don Baylor of the Boston Red Sox was hit by a pitch for the 25th time that season, setting a new American League record. The pitch was delivered by Kansas City's Bud Black during a 6–5 victory for the Royals. Baylor would finish the season with 35 hit-by-pitches, a modern major league record at the time. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Red Sox pitcher Tim Lollar pinch-hits in 1986 game On August 12, 1986, during a game against the Kansas City Royals, Boston Red Sox pitcher Tim Lollar pinch-hit for shortstop Rey Quiñones in the ninth inning with two outs and the tying run on first base. Lollar, who hadn't batted in a major league game in nearly a year, singled off Royals closer Dan Quisenberry. Unfortunately, the next batter, Wade Boggs, grounded out, ending the game. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1986

August 12, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 12, 1986 was a Tuesday and it was the 224th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1986 can also be written as 8/12/1986 in the US and as 12/8/1986 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1986 in August 1986 calendar

Famous people born on August 12, 1986:

• Pablo Sandoval

  Professional baseball player nicknamed 'Kung Fu Panda', famous for his World Series MVP performance with the San Francisco Giants in 2012.

• Alessandra Amoroso
• Chiara Galiazzo

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on August 12th

Famous people died on August 12, 1986:

• Evaline Ness

  American author and illustrator (b. 1911).

• Louis Peglion
• Giuseppe Gramegna

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on August 12th

August 12, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 12, 1986 was Papa Don't Preach by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
2. Peter Cetera - Glory Of Love (Theme From The Karate Kid Part II)
3. Belinda Carlisle - Mad About You
4. Steve Winwood - Higher Love
5. Jermaine Stewart - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off

August 12, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 12, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Chris De Burgh - The Lady In Red
2. Boris Gardiner - I Want To Wake Up With You
3. Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
4. Sinitta - So Macho / Cruising
5. Stan Ridgway - Camouflage

August 12, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 12, 1986 was Do You Get Enough Love by Shirley Jones, according to the music chart for the week August 11th and August 17th.

1. Shirley Jones - Do You Get Enough Love
2. Anita Baker - Sweet Love
3. Jean Carne - Closer Than Close
4. Luther Vandross - Give Me The Reason
5. Melba Moore & Kashif - Love The One I'm With (A Lotta Love)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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August 12, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 12, 1986 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 August 12, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 01:25 pm and setting at 11:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Aug 19, 1986.

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Someone born on August 12, 1986 is:

39 years 9 months old,

or 477 months and 12 days old,

or 2075 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14530 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 12, 1986.

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