Historical Events
- Robert Chambers, the "Preppie Killer" murders Jennifer Levin in New York City's Central Park, afterwards claimed "rough sex" as motive
Sports History
Rosa Mota wins Stuttgart female marathon (2:28:38)
Famous Birthdays
- Cassie [Ventura], American singer (Me & U) and actress, born in New London, Connecticut
- SAINt JHN [Carlos St. John Phillips], Guyanese-American rapper, singer and songwriter (Roses), born in Brooklyn, New York
Famous Deaths
- Jennifer Levin, American murder victim, strangled by Robert Chambers in New York City's Central Park aged 18
- Ted Knight [Tadeusz Wladyslaw Konopka], American actor (The Mary Tyler Moore Show - "Ted Baxter"; Too Close for Comfort), dies of colorectal cancer at 62
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About August 26, 1986
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Higher Love - Steve Winwood
#1 Song: I Want To Wake Up With You - Boris Gardiner
