What happened on Saturday August 16, 1986?

Here's what happened on August 16, 1986:

• Typhoon Wayne strikes South China Sea Typhoon Wayne, known as Typhoon Miding in the Philippines, formed on August 16, 1986, in the South China Sea. It became a typhoon on August 19, causing significant damage and loss of life across Taiwan, the Philippines, and other regions. The typhoon dissipated on September 6, 1986. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Madonna's 'True Blue' album reaches number one on Billboard 200 On August 16, 1986, Madonna's third studio album, 'True Blue,' debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, marking her second consecutive chart-topping album. The album held the top position for five consecutive weeks and remained on the chart for a total of 82 weeks. It was certified seven times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for shipments exceeding seven million units in the United States. source: madonna.com
• Sudan Airways Fokker F-27 shootdown by SPLA militants On August 16, 1986, a Sudan Airways Fokker F-27 Friendship 400M was shot down by Sudan People's Liberation Army (SPLA) militants shortly after taking off from Malakal Airport, en route to Khartoum. The attack resulted in the deaths of all 60 people on board, including 57 passengers and 3 crew members. This incident marked the first time the SPLA had downed a civilian airliner, following their warning to target aircraft over rebel-held territories. The downing of the airliner led to the suspension of relief flights to southern Sudan, where millions faced starvation due to ongoing civil war. The SPLA claimed responsibility for the attack, stating that the deaths were the result of the government's failure to heed their warnings. source: washingtonpost.com
• Chris De Burgh's "The Lady In Red" Tops UK Charts "The Lady In Red" by Chris De Burgh was the number one song in the United Kingdom on August 16, 1986, showcasing the diverse pop music landscape of the era.
• Bronze Pig Statue Installed at Pike Place Market A bronze pig statue was unveiled at the iconic Pike Place Market in Seattle, adding to the market's unique character and becoming a beloved local landmark.

Events in 1986

August 16, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 16, 1986 was a Saturday and it was the 228th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1986 can also be written as 8/16/1986 in the US and as 16/8/1986 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 16, 1986:

• Yu Darvish

  Yu Darvish is a renowned Japanese professional baseball pitcher who has played for multiple Major League Baseball teams, including the Texas...

• Elisa Nájera
• Sarah Pavan
• Alexandra Larsson
• Ted-Jan Bloemen
• Martín Maldonado
• Big Cass

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on August 16th

Famous people died on August 16, 1986:

• Jaime Sáenz

  Bolivian author and poet (b. 1921).

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on August 16th

August 16, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 16, 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 16, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 16, 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 16, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 16, 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 16th is Leo.

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August 16, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 1986 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 16, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 06:11 pm and setting at 03:01 am.

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 16, 1986 is:

39 years 9 months old,

or 477 months and 8 days old,

or 2075 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14526 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 16, 1986.

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