What happened on Monday March 31, 1986?

Here's what happened on March 31, 1986:

• Mexicana de Aviación Flight 940 crashes in Mexico, killing all 167 on board On March 31, 1986, Mexicana de Aviación Flight 940, a Boeing 727-200, crashed into Mount San Andrés in Michoacán, Mexico, shortly after takeoff from Mexico City International Airport. All 167 occupants, including 159 passengers and 8 crew members, perished. The crash was attributed to a tire explosion in the left main landing gear, leading to an in-flight fire and loss of control. This remains the deadliest aviation disaster in Mexican history. source: washingtonpost.com
• Louisville defeats Duke 72-69 in 1986 NCAA Men's Basketball Championship On March 31, 1986, the Louisville Cardinals secured their second NCAA Men's Basketball Championship by defeating the Duke Blue Devils 72-69 at Reunion Arena in Dallas, Texas. Louisville's Pervis Ellison was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Player, contributing 25 points and 11 rebounds in the final game. This victory ended Duke's 21-game winning streak and marked the first time a team from outside a power conference won the championship since the expansion to 64 teams. source: sports-reference.com
• Abolition of Metropolitan County Councils and Greater London Council On 31 March 1986, the Local Government Act 1985 led to the abolition of the Greater London Council and six metropolitan county councils, transferring their functions to local authorities and joint authorities. This reform aimed to streamline local governance and reduce administrative costs. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Hampton Court Palace Fire A devastating fire breaks out at the historic Hampton Court Palace in Surrey, England, resulting in one fatality and causing significant damage to the renowned Tudor royal residence.
• O'Kelly Isley Dies O'Kelly Isley, a prominent member of the legendary Isley Brothers music group, passes away from a heart attack at the age of 48, marking a significant loss in the R&B music world.
• Central California Earthquake A magnitude 5.7 earthquake strikes Central California, causing potential geological disruption and local concern about seismic activity in the region.

Events in 1986

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

LIFE magazines from March 1986

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March 31, 1986 was a Monday and it was the 90th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 31, 1986 can also be written as 3/31/1986 in the US and as 31/3/1986 in UK and Europe.

March 31, 1986 in March 1986 calendar

Famous people born on March 31, 1986:

• Jay Rock

  American rapper known for his work in hip-hop and collaborations with Top Dawg Entertainment.

Famous people born in 1986

Famous people born on March 31st

Famous people died on March 31, 1986:

• Jerry Paris

  Accomplished actor and director best known for his work on 'The Dick Van Dyke Show', who passed away at the age of 60.

• Grigorij Alekseevič Levkoev

Famous people who died in 1986

Famous people who died on March 31st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 31, 1986 was Rock Me Amadeus by Falco, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Falco - Rock Me Amadeus
2. John Cougar Mellencamp - R.O.C.K. In The U.S.A. (A Salute To 60's Rock)
3. Prince - Kiss
4. Atlantic Starr - Secret Lovers
5. Heart - These Dreams

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 31, 1986 was Chain Reaction by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Diana Ross - Chain Reaction
2. The Bangles - Manic Monday
3. Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets Tough (The Tough Get Going)
4. Cliff Richard & The Young Ones - Living Doll
5. Sigue Sigue Sputnik - Love Missile F1-11

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 31, 1986 was Kiss by Prince And The Revolution, according to the music chart for the week March 31st and April 6th.

1. Prince And The Revolution - Kiss
2. Janet Jackson - What Have You Done For Me Lately
3. New Edition - A Little Bit Of Love (Is All It Takes)
4. The Gap Band - Going In Circles
5. Cherrelle With Alexander O'Neal - Saturday Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 31st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 31, 1986 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 31, 1986 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 12:19 am and setting at 10:09 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 31, 1986

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Someone born on March 31, 1986 is:

40 years 1 month old,

or 481 months and 24 days old,

or 2094 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14664 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 31, 1986?

There are 311 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 31st 2027.

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

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

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