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December 18, 1986

December 18, 1986, was a Thursday. It was 38 years and 5 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Sagittarius.

Song charts

Top songs

These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on December 18, 1986:

  • United States: "Walk Like An Egyptian" by The Bangles
  • United Kingdom: "Caravan Of Love" by Housemartins

The Billboard Hot 100 on December 18, 1986

These songs were dominating the music charts:

  • The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby & The Range
  • Walk Like An Egyptian - The Bangles
  • Hip To Be Square - Huey Lewis & The News
  • The Next Time I Fall - Peter Cetera With Amy Grant
  • Everybody Have Fun Tonight - Wang Chung
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Star Trek IV

Top movie

The movie "Star Trek IV" was at the top of the box office on this day.

Facts

This date was 13,885 days ago. Approximately 463 months have passed. It was the 352nd day of 1986, in week 51. The decade was the eighties. The end of 1986 was just 13 days away. People born on this day are currently 38 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. We have gone through approximately 154 seasons of weather since this date.

Take me back to December 18, 1986

Let's take a walk down memory lane.

It is Thursday, December 18, 1986. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Sagittarius. The Christmas season of 1986 is in full swing. People are putting up their decorations and festive songs are playing on the radio.

In America, the song "Walk Like An Egyptian" by The Bangles is at the top of the singles charts, while "Caravan Of Love" by Housemartins is the number-one song in the UK. Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Star Trek IV is at the top of the box office. Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

In fashion, women are wearing sweater dresses, short skirts, small shoulder pads, animal print, long full wool coats, and bulky sweaters. Meanwhile, men are wearing tracksuits, sweatshirts, Nike Air Jordan shoes, and denim. Because it's 1986, the radio stations are being dominated by the likes of Falco, Madonna, the Pet Shop Boys, Berlin, Whitney Houston, Dionne and Huey Lewis and the News. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Liberace, Andy Warhol, Fred Astaire, and Scott La Rock would all still be alive.

On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Dynasty", "Cagney & Lacey", "Kate & Allie", and "The Transformers". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Space Invaders", "Pac-Man", "Missile Command", and "Boulder Dash". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "The Smurfs", "The Transformers", "Pingu", and "The New Adventures of Jonny Quest".

Popular toys at the moment include Speak & Spell, Cabbage Patch Kids, Fischer Price cassette player, and Popples.

Zodiac info

Zodiac

Zodiac, birthstone, and birth flower information.

Personality summary image

  • Zodiac Sign (Astrology): Anyone born on December 18, 1986, will have the star sign Sagittarius.
  • Zodiac Element: Fire.
  • Chinese Zodiac Animal: In the Chinese Zodiac, 1986 was the year of the Tiger (Yang Fire).
  • The Life Path Number for this date is 9.
  • Native American Zodiac: December 18, 1986 falls under the Owl.
  • Birthstone: A person during the month of December will have the birthstones Tanzanite, Zircon and Turquoise.
  • Birth flower (December): The Narcissus and the Holly.
News

News, nostalgia, and fads

These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on December 18, 1986.

  • Christmas 1986.

    Christmas 1986

    The Christmas period of 1986 was in full swing by this stage. The decorations were up, festive music was playing on the radio, people were feeling stressed, retail stores were filled with shoppers, and everyone was making plans for the big day.
  • The Iran-Contra affair.

    The Iran-Contra affair

    News of the Iran-Contra affair began to break at the start of November 1986.
  • People are buying waterbeds.

    People are buying waterbeds

    Waterbeds became a huge fad during the late 1980s. Although they were invented in the 1970s, they didn't reach their heyday until the 1980s. In 1986 and 1987, nearly a quarter of all beds sold were filled with water.
  • 1986 in music.

    1986 in music

    Popular music artists in 1986 included Dionne Warwick, Lionel Richie, Klymaxx, Patti LaBelle, Whitney Houston, Survivor, Mr. Mister, Robert Palmer and Atlantic Starr.
  • VCRs have become a common household item.

    VCRs have become a common household item

    VCRs became a common household item in the mid-1980s. By that stage, prices had started to drop. This device gave people the ability to play VCR tapes and record TV programs and movies.
  • Who were the best NBA players in 1986?

    Who were the best NBA players in 1986?

    The best NBA players in 1986 were Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, Dominique Wilkins, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Isiah Thomas.
  • 1986 in movies.

    1986 in movies

    Movies released in 1986 included Top Gun, Crocodile Dundee, Stand by Me, The Karate Kid Part II, Platoon, Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home, The Fly, Back to School, Aliens, The Golden Child, An American Tail, Ruthless People and Ferris Bueller's Day Off.
  • Best soccer players in the world.

    Best soccer players in the world

    In 1986, the best soccer players were Igor Belanov, Diego Maradona, Gary Lineker, Emilio Butragueño, Manuel Amoros, Preben Elkjær Larsen, Ian Rush, Oleksandr Zavarov, Helmuth Duckadam, Marco van Basten and Alessandro Altobelli.
  • Platoon.

    Platoon

    The war film "Platoon" won the Academy Award for Best Picture in 1986.
  • Corazon Aquino.

    Corazon Aquino

    Corazon Aquino was named Time Person of the Year in 1986 for her role in the People Power Revolution in the Philippines.
  • Dionne Warwick - "That's What Friends Are For"

    Dionne Warwick - "That's What Friends Are For"

    "That's What Friends Are For" by Dionne Warwick would go on to win a Grammy for 1986's Song of the Year.
  • The Nintendo Entertainment System.

    The Nintendo Entertainment System

    During the second half of the 1980s, the Nintendo Entertainment System became one of the most popular video game consoles in the world. Releases for the NES included Duck Hunt, The Legend of Zelda, and Super Mario Bros.
  • Mid 1980s fashion.

    Mid 1980s fashion

    Strappy sandals, Keds, kitten-heeled sandals, and pumps were popular footwear in the mid-80s. Fashion became more colorful during this period. Popular clothing included long wool coats, long and bulky sweaters, jumpsuits, large scarves, beanies, leather gloves, long flared skirts, slim miniskirts, slightly tapered pants, and stirrup pants.
  • The Commodore 64.

    The Commodore 64

    The Commodore 64 was dominating the home computer market.
  • Iran-Iraq War.

    Iran-Iraq War

    Between September 1980 and August 1988, an armed conflict was being fought between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Iraqi Republic.
  • Computers are replacing typewriters.

    Computers are replacing typewriters

    Desktop computers were beginning to replace typewriters in offices.
  • TV remotes.

    TV remotes

    Although TV remotes existed, many homes didn't have one. Infrared technology was still relatively new.
  • Wallpaper.

    Wallpaper

    Wallpaper was extremely common in people's homes throughout the 1970s and 1980s. It wasn't until the mid-late 1980s that "modernism" started to creep in.

Personality traits

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Events

What happened around this time?

Notable events that happened close to December 18, 1986.

  • November 18, 1986: American model Gia Carangi passes away due to AIDS-related complications.
  • November 20, 1986: Soccer: Vinnie Jones joins Wimbledon.
  • November 21, 1986: The animated movie An American Tail (1986) is released.
  • November 22, 1986: Mike Tyson becomes the youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history after he defeats Trevor Berbick with a second-round knockout.
  • November 26, 1986:
    • Star Trek IV: The Voyage Home (1986) is released.
    • Ukrainian-American John Demjanjuk goes on trial in Israel on charges of committing war crimes and being a Nazi camp guard.
    • US President Ronald Reagan announces the formation of a new commission to investigate the Iran-Contra affair.
  • November 29, 1986: Hollywood actor Cary Grant passes away at the age of 82.
  • December 14, 1986:
    • A concrete sarcophagus is placed over the fourth reactor in Chernobyl.
    • Football: Dennis Bergkamp makes his debut.
  • December 17, 1986: US Marine Eugene Hasenfus is pardoned and released by the Nicaraguan government.
  • This date: December 18, 1986
  • December 19, 1986:
    • The movie Platoon (1986) is released.
    • Little Shop of Horrors (1986), starring Rick Moranis, is released in movie theaters.
  • December 31, 1986: 98 people lose their lives after three disgruntled employees set fire to the Dupont Plaza Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
  • January 1, 1987:
    • Vehicle registration plates in Ireland switch to the new YY–CC–SSSSSS format.
    • The halfpenny coin is abolished in Ireland.
  • January 4, 1987: 16 people are killed in the 1987 Maryland train collision.
  • January 8, 1987: The Dow Jones closes above 2,000 for the first time in history.

Mid-1980s fashion

Photographs of mid-1980s fashion and hairstyles.

Mid-1980s fashion

Television shows

TV series on December 18, 1986

People in December 1986 were watching the following TV series:

TV shows from December 1986.

Matlock
Matlock
MacGyver
MacGyver
The Equalizer
The Equalizer
The Golden Girls
The Golden Girls
Moonlighting
Moonlighting
Charles in Charge
Charles in Charge
Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Miami Vice
Miami Vice
Who's the Boss?
Who's the Boss?
The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
The Transformers
The Transformers
Punky Brewster
Punky Brewster

Cars in 1986

1986 saw the introduction of cars such as the Acura Legend, the Ford Taurus, the Nissan Pintara, the Mercury Sable, the Dodge Shadow, the Cadillac Allanté, and the Ford Festiva.

Cars in 1986.

Children TV shows

Kids TV shows on December 18, 1986

Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1986:

Dennis the Menace
Dennis the Menace
ALF
ALF
The New Adventures of Jonny Quest
The New Adventures of Jonny Quest

Pound Puppies
Pound Puppies
Popples
Popples
The Real Ghostbusters
The Real Ghostbusters
SilverHawks
SilverHawks
The Flintstone Kids
The Flintstone Kids
Pingu
Pingu
Jem and the Holograms
Jem and the Holograms
Growing Pains
Growing Pains
Toys

Popular toys and games in 1986

Toys and games that were popular in 1986:

Popples
Popples
Fluppy Dogs
Fluppy Dogs
Laser Tag
Laser Tag
The Nintendo Entertainment System
The Nintendo Entertainment System
Teddy Ruxpin
Teddy Ruxpin
Sylvanian Families
Sylvanian Families
Mr Frosty
Mr Frosty
Garbage Pail Kids (trading cards)
Garbage Pail Kids (trading cards)
Pogo ball / Lolo ball
Pogo ball / Lolo ball
Transformers
Transformers
Pound Puppies
Pound Puppies
Turnin' Turbo Dashboard
Turnin' Turbo Dashboard
Video games

Video games

Popular video games that people were playing in December 1986.

Paperboy 1986
Paperboy
The Legend of Zelda 1986
The Legend of Zelda
Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar 1985
Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar
Boulder Dash 1985
Boulder Dash
Tetris 1984
Tetris
Duck Hunt 1984
Duck Hunt
Mario Bros. 1983
Mario Bros.
Donkey Kong 1981
Donkey Kong
Missile Command 1980
Missile Command
Pac-Man 1980
Pac-Man
Asteroids 1979
Asteroids
Space Invaders 1978
Space Invaders

Were you born on December 18, 1986?

If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1986.

This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.

If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out December 18, 1992, instead.

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrity birthdays

Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on December 18.

Franz Ferdinand

Franz Ferdinand

Archduke of Austria Deceased
Born on December 18, 1863
He was not alive on this date.

Joseph Stalin

Joseph Stalin

Soviet Leader Deceased
Born on December 18, 1878
He was not alive on this date.

Arthur Leigh Allen

Arthur Leigh Allen

Zodiac Killer suspect Deceased
Born on December 18, 1933
He turned 53 on this day in 1986.

Keith Richards

Keith Richards

Musician
Born on December 18, 1943
He turned 43 on this day in 1986.

Steven Spielberg

Steven Spielberg

Film director
Born on December 18, 1946
He turned 40 on this day in 1986.

Edmund Kemper

Edmund Kemper

Serial killer
Born on December 18, 1948
He turned 38 on this day in 1986.

Ray Liotta

Ray Liotta

Actor Deceased
Born on December 18, 1954
He turned 32 on this day in 1986.

Brad Pitt

Brad Pitt

Actor
Born on December 18, 1963
He turned 23 on this day in 1986.

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Stone Cold Steve Austin

Wrestler
Born on December 18, 1964
He turned 22 on this day in 1986.

DMX

DMX

Rapper Deceased
Born on December 18, 1970
He turned 16 on this day in 1986.

DJ Lethal

DJ Lethal

Limp Bizkit
Born on December 18, 1972
He turned 14 on this day in 1986.

Trish Stratus

Trish Stratus

Fitness model / wrestler
Born on December 18, 1975
She turned 11 on this day in 1986.

Sia

Sia

Singer
Born on December 18, 1975
She turned 11 on this day in 1986.

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes

Actress
Born on December 18, 1978
She turned 8 on this day in 1986.

Christina Aguilera

Christina Aguilera

Singer
Born on December 18, 1980
She turned 6 on this day in 1986.

Billie Eilish

Billie Eilish

Singer
Born on December 18, 2001
She was born exactly 15 years after this date.

USA

US President

Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on December 18, 1986.

UK

UK Prime Minister

Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.

Ireland

Irish Taoiseach

Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.

Conception

Conception dates

Conception estimates for this date.

  • A baby that was born on December 18, 1986 was most likely conceived around March 27, 1986.
  • The due date for a baby that was conceived on December 18, 1986 is close to September 10, 1987.

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Stats for December 18, 1986

Statistics

Here are some interesting statistics about December 18, 1986:

  • 13,885 days have passed since this date.
  • 1,983 weeks have passed.
  • 1,199,664,000 seconds have passed since December 18, 1986.
  • If you were born on this day, your heart has beat approximately 1,399,608,000 times.
  • Since then, the Earth has traveled approximately 619,026,624,000 miles through space.
  • If you were born on this day, your eyes have blinked approximately 199,944,000 times.
  • You have taken approximately 103,171,104 steps. That's roughly 45,854 miles.
  • 14,395,968 meteors have entered the Earth's atmosphere.
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