What Happened on February 1, 1986

Historical Events

  • KHJ-AM in Los Angeles CA changes call letters to KRTH

Famous Birthdays

  • Jorrit Bergsma, Dutch speed skater (Olympic gold 10,000m 2014; World Single Distance C'ship 2013, 15, 17, 19), born in Oldeboorn, Netherlands
  • Lauren Conrad, American TV star, born in Laguna Beach, California
Born in 1986

Famous Weddings

Diana Ross

American pop snger Diana Ross weds Norwegian businessman Arne Naess in Switzerland

Famous Deaths

  • Alva Myrdal, Swedish sociologist, diplomat and leader of the disarmament movement (Nobel Peace Prize 1982), dies at 84
  • Dick James [Leon Vapnick], British dance band vocalist and Beatles' music publisher (Northern Songs), dies of a heart attack at 65
1986 Highlights

About February 1, 1986

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 1 month and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: That's What Friends Are For - Dionne & Friends
  • UK #1 Song: The Sun Always Shines On Tv - A-Ha