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