What happened on Wednesday February 19, 1986?

Here's what happened on February 19, 1986:

• Soviet Union launches Mir space station On February 19, 1986, the Soviet Union launched the first module of the Mir space station, marking a significant advancement in their space program. The core module, launched atop a Proton rocket from the Baikonur Cosmodrome, provided living accommodations, life support, command and control, and communications systems. This event was reported by the BBC on February 20, 1986. source: news.bbc.co.uk
• US Senate ratifies Genocide Convention On February 19, 1986, the US Senate ratified the United Nations Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide by an 83-11 vote, ending a 37-year deadlock. This treaty, signed by President Truman in 1948, defines genocide as an international crime and obligates signatory nations to prevent and punish such acts. The ratification was a significant victory for Senator William Proxmire, who had advocated for the treaty since 1967. source: washingtonpost.com
• Akkaraipattu massacre On February 19, 1986, approximately 80 Tamil farm workers were killed by Sri Lankan Army personnel in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka. The victims were shot while threshing paddy fields; their bodies were later burned on the rice harvest. The incident was confirmed when community leaders visited the remote location near Akkaraipattu. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Yul Brynner's posthumous anti-smoking ad airs on ABC On February 19, 1986, a posthumous anti-smoking public service announcement featuring actor Yul Brynner aired on ABC. The 30-second commercial, produced by the American Cancer Society, showcased Brynner's final message against smoking, recorded in January 1985 before his death from lung cancer in October 1985. In the ad, Brynner urges viewers, "Now that I'm gone, I tell you: Don't smoke, whatever you do. Just don't smoke." source: upi.com
• King Hussein Severs Ties with PLO Jordanian King Hussein officially breaks diplomatic relations with the Palestinian Liberation Organization, a significant geopolitical development in Middle Eastern politics.
• Marta Birth Marta, a prominent Brazilian football player, was born on this date.
• Judith Bingham Birth Judith Bingham, an American singer and songwriter, was born on this date.

Events in 1986

February 19, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from February 1986

Newspapers from Feb. 19, 1986

Your poster from February 19, 1986

February 19, 1986 was a Wednesday and it was the 50th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 19, 1986 can also be written as 2/19/1986 in the US and as 19/2/1986 in UK and Europe.

February 19, 1986 in February 1986 calendar

Famous people born on February 19, 1986:

• Marta

  Marta is a Brazilian footballer known for her exceptional skills and contributions to women's soccer.

• Jayde Nicole

  Jayde Nicole is a Canadian model who has gained recognition in the modeling industry.

• Maria Mena

  Maria Mena is a talented Norwegian singer-songwriter known for her emotive and introspective music.

• Marta (footballer)
• Marta Vieira da Silva

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on February 19th

Famous people died on February 19, 1986:

• Adolfo Celi

  Adolfo Celi was an Italian actor and director, internationally renowned for his roles in cinema, particularly as the villain Emilio Largo in the James Bond film 'Thunderball' (1965). [bio]

• André Leroi-Gourhan
• Barry Seal
• Francisco Paulo Mignone

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on February 19th

February 19, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 1986 was How Will I Know by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. Whitney Houston - How Will I Know
2. Mr. Mister - Kyrie
3. Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going
4. Starship - Sara
5. James Brown - Living In America

February 19, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 1986 was When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going) by Billy Ocean, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going)
2. Diana Ross - Chain Reaction
3. Madonna - Borderline
4. A-ha - The Sun Always Shines On TV
5. Su Pollard - Starting Together

February 19, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 1986 was Do Me Baby by Meli'sa Morgan, according to the music chart for the week February 17th and February 23rd.

1. Meli'sa Morgan - Do Me Baby
2. Five Star - Let Me Be The One
3. Yarbrough & Peoples - Guilty
4. Rene & Angela - Your Smile
5. Whitney Houston - How Will I Know

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 19, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 19, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 19, 1986 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 19, 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 February 19, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 12:21 pm and setting at 04:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 26, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Feb 24, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on February 19, 1986

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Someone born on February 19, 1986 is:

40 years 3 months old,

or 483 months and 5 days old,

or 2100 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14704 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 19, 1986?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 19th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 19, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 19, 1986.

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