Historical Events
- Disney World breaks ground for Victorian themed Grand Floridian Beach Resort (now known as Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa)
- Madrid-Nelli Cooman runs world record 60m indoor (7 sec)
Famous Birthdays
- Jessica Stam, Canadian supermodel, born in Kincardine, Ontario
- Sven Kramer, Dutch speed skater, born in Heerenveen, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
Harold Arlen (1905-1986)
American popular song composer ("Over the Rainbow"; "It's Only A Paper Moon"; "Stormy Weather"), dies of cancer at 81
- Jim Laker, English cricket spin bowler (46 Tests; 193 wickets; world best 19-90 4th Test v Australia 1956), dies from complications of gall bladder surgery at 64
- Otto Preminger, Austro-Hungarian-American theatre and film director, producer (Laura; Advise & Consent; Anatomy of A Murder), and actor (Stalag 17), dies of lung cancer at 80
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About April 23, 1986
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 38 years and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Music Charts
#1 Song: Kiss - Prince And The Revolution
#1 Song: A Different Corner - George Michael
