Historical Events
- French hostage Aurel Cornea, held in Lebanon for 9 months, released
- Iran offensive against Iraqi islands of Shatt al-Arab
Famous Birthdays
- Edward Southall, English contemporary classical composer, born in Nottingham, England
- Riyo Mori, Japanese actress and model (Miss Universe 2007), born in Shizuoka, Japan
Famous Weddings
Joko Widodo
President of Indonesia Joko Widodo (25) weds Iriana (23) in Solo, Central Java
Famous Deaths
- Gardner Fox, American sci-fi author (Atom; Hawkman; Zatanna), dies at 75
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About December 24, 1986
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 4 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Walk Like An Egyptian - The Bangles
#1 Song: Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl in Town) - Jackie Wilson
