What happened on Thursday January 23, 1986?

Here's what happened on January 23, 1986:

• Space Shuttle Columbia returns to Kennedy Space Center After completing the STS-61C mission, Space Shuttle Columbia returned to Kennedy Space Center on January 23, 1986. The mission, launched on January 12, 1986, was the 24th of NASA's Space Shuttle program and the seventh for Columbia. The primary objective was to deploy the SATCOM KU-1 communications satellite. Due to weather delays, the landing was initially scheduled for January 17 but was postponed until January 18 at Edwards Air Force Base in California. Following the mission, Columbia was transported back to Kennedy Space Center on January 23, 1986. source: nasa.gov
• First Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony held The inaugural Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony took place on January 23, 1986, in New York City. This event honored the first group of inductees, including legends like Chuck Berry, James Brown, and Elvis Presley. The ceremony marked a significant moment in music history, celebrating the contributions of rock and roll artists to American culture. source: rockhall.com
• Jerome Kern Goes to Hollywood opens on Broadway 'Jerome Kern Goes to Hollywood,' a musical revue featuring songs from Jerome Kern's films, opened on Broadway at the Ritz Theatre in New York City on January 23, 1986. The production ran for 13 performances, closing on February 2, 1986. The cast included Elaine Delmar, Liz Robertson, Scott Holmes, and Elisabeth Welch, who received a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actress in a Musical. source: ibdb.com

Events in 1986

January 23, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from January 1986

Newspapers from Jan. 23, 1986

Your poster from January 23, 1986

January 23, 1986 was a Thursday and it was the 23rd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 23, 1986 can also be written as 1/23/1986 in the US and as 23/1/1986 in UK and Europe.

January 23, 1986 in January 1986 calendar

Famous people born on January 23, 1986:

• Sandro Viletta

  Swiss alpine ski racer who competed professionally and won medals in international competitions.

• Pablo Andújar
• Jeny Priez
• Miroslav Budinov
• Gianluca Sattolo
• Luca Lechthaler
• Slobodan Vuković
• José Enrique
• Danny Ventre
• Steven Taylor
• Danielle Poleschuk
• Jocelyn Alice
• Anna Goodman
• Kenia Carcaces
• Manuel Salazar
• Jean Sony Alcénat
• Brady Morningstar
• Gastón Puerari

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on January 23rd

Famous people died on January 23, 1986:

• Joseph Beuys

  Influential German artist who was a key figure in the Fluxus movement, known for radical performance art and social sculpture.

• Ettore Borgetti

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on January 23rd

January 23, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 23, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
2. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
3. Survivor - Burning Heart
4. Stevie Nicks - Talk To Me
5. Wham! - I'm Your Man

January 23, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 23, 1986 was West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
2. A-ha - The Sun Always Shines On TV
3. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
4. Dire Straits - Walk Of Life
5. Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat

January 23, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 23, 1986 was That's What Friends Are For by Dionne & Friends, according to the music chart for the week January 20th and January 26th.

1. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
2. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
3. Stevie Wonder - Go Home
4. Ready For The World - Digital Display
5. Atlantic Starr - Secret Lovers

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 23rd is Aquarius.

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January 23, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 23, 1986 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 23, 1986 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 23, 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 January 23, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 02:32 pm and setting at 06:39 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1986.

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Someone born on January 23, 1986 is:

40 years 4 months old,

or 484 months and 2 days old,

or 2104 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14732 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 23, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 23, 1986.

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