Historical Events
- The United States launches Operation El Dorado Canyon against Libya.
- US air raids Libya, responding to La Belle disco, Berlin bombing
Cricket History
Viv Richards century off 56 balls v England in Antigua Test Cricket
Famous Birthdays
- Quincy Owusu-Abeyie, Dutch footballer
Famous Deaths
Jean Genet (1910-1986)
French novelist (The Thief's Journal, Our Lady of the Flowers) and playwright (The Balcony, The Maids), dies of throat cancer at 75
- Sergei Anokhin, Soviet test pilot who set world records for gliding flights, dies at 76
- Tim McIntire, American actor (Brubaker; Stand By Your Man), singer-songwriter, and musician (Funzone), dies of congestive heart failure at 41
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About April 15, 1986
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 38 years and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Kiss - Prince And The Revolution
- #1 Song: A Different Corner - George Michael