What happened on Sunday August 31, 1986?

Here's what happened on August 31, 1986:

• Admiral Nakhimov maritime disaster On August 31, 1986, the Soviet passenger liner Admiral Nakhimov collided with the bulk carrier Pyotr Vasev in the Black Sea near Novorossiysk, Russia. The collision resulted in the sinking of Admiral Nakhimov, leading to the deaths of 423 out of 1,234 people on board. The incident was attributed to 'criminal negligence' by the crews of both vessels. source: upi.com
• Aeroméxico Flight 498 midair collision over Cerritos, California On August 31, 1986, Aeroméxico Flight 498, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9-32, collided midair with a Piper PA-28-181 over Cerritos, California. The collision resulted in the deaths of all 64 passengers and crew aboard the DC-9, all three occupants of the Piper aircraft, and 15 people on the ground. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined that the probable cause was the limitations of the air traffic control system to provide collision protection, through both air traffic control procedures and automated redundancy. Factors contributing to the accident included the inadvertent and unauthorized entry of the Piper aircraft into the Los Angeles Terminal Control Area and the limitations of the 'see and avoid' concept to ensure traffic separation under the conditions of the conflict. source: ntsb.gov
• Khian Sea waste disposal incident In August 1986, the Liberian-registered cargo ship Khian Sea was loaded with over 14,000 tons of ash from waste incinerators in Philadelphia. After being refused by several countries, the ship illegally dumped 4,000 tons near Gonaïves, Haiti, in January 1988, and the remaining 10,000 tons in the Atlantic and Indian Oceans in November 1988. This incident highlighted the need for international agreements on hazardous waste disposal, leading to the creation of the Basel Convention. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Death of Urho Kekkonen, Finnish President Urho Kekkonen, a prominent Finnish statesman who served as President of Finland from 1956 to 1982, passed away. Known for his long political career and significant role in maintaining Finland's delicate relationship with the Soviet Union during the Cold War, Kekkonen was a pivotal figure in Finnish politics of the 20th century.

Events in 1986

August 31, 1986: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 31, 1986 was a Sunday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 31, 1986 can also be written as 8/31/1986 in the US and as 31/8/1986 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people died on August 31, 1986:

• Henry Moore

  Henry Moore was a world-renowned British artist and sculptor, best known for his monumental bronze and stone sculptures often inspired by the human form. He became one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, with a body of work that achieved international recognition, particularly after World War II. [bio]

• Urho Kekkonen

  Finnish journalist, lawyer, and politician, 8th president of finland (b. 1900).

• Elizabeth Coatsworth

  American author and poet (b. 1893).

• Wanis Gheddafi
• Jorge Alessandri Rodríguez
• Goffredo Parise

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on August 31st

August 31, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 31, 1986 was Higher Love by Steve Winwood, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Steve Winwood - Higher Love
2. Bananarama - Venus
3. Madonna - Papa Don't Preach
4. Berlin - Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From Top Gun)
5. Lionel Richie - Dancing On The Ceiling

August 31, 1986: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 31, 1986 was The Lady In Red by Chris De Burgh, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

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 31, 1986: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 31, 1986 was Love Zone by Billy Ocean, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Billy Ocean - Love Zone
2. Gwen Guthrie - Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent
3. Luther Vandross - Give Me The Reason
4. Shirley Jones - Do You Get Enough Love
5. Lisa Lisa And Cult Jam With Full Force Featuring Paul Anthony & Bow Legged Lou - All Cried Out

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.

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August 31, 1986: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1986 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 31, 1986 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 31, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:06 am and setting at 06:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 19, 1986 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 1986.

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Someone born on August 31, 1986 is:

39 years 8 months old,

or 476 months and 25 days old,

or 2073 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14512 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1986?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 31, 1986.

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