What Happened on December 1, 1986

Historical Events

  • Musée d'Orsay opens in Paris

Only Love Remains

Paul McCartney releases single "Only Love Remains"

Famous Birthdays

  • Andrew Tate, American-British media personality and kickboxer, born in Washington D.C.
  • DeSean Jackson, American NFL wide receiver (Pro Bowl 2009-10, 13; Philadelphia Eagles), born in Los Angeles, California
Born in 1986

Famous Deaths

  • Bobby Layne, American College and Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback (NFL champion 1952-53, 57; 6 x Pro Bowl; Detroit Lions), dies of cardiac arrest at 59
  • Horace Heidt, American orchestra leader (Swift Show Wagon), dies at 85
  • [Irving] Lee Dorsey, American pop and R&B singer (Working in the Coal Mine), dies at 61
1986 Highlights

About December 1, 1986

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Next Time I Fall - Peter Cetera With Amy Grant
  • UK #1 Song: The Final Countdown - Europe