What Happened on August 12, 1986

Historical Events

  • Don Baylor gets hits by a pitch for a record 25th time in a season
  • Iran fires missile at refinery near Baghdad; Iraq raids Iranian terminal at Sirri Island severely disrupting Iranian exports
  • Red Sox pitcher Tim Lollar gets a pinch-hit single

About August 12, 1986

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Papa Don't Preach - Madonna
  • UK #1 Song: The Lady In Red - Chris De Burgh