What Happened on February 25, 1986

Historical Events

Grammy Awards

28th Grammy Awards: "We Are the World", Sade, Phil Collins win

  • Iran conquers Iraqi Fao peninsula
  • Thousands of Egyptian military police riot, destroy 2 luxury hotels

Famous Birthdays

  • Danny Saucedo [Grzechowski], Swedish pop singer-songwriter ("Play It for the Girls"; E.M.D. - "Jennie Let Me Love You"), born in Stockholm, Sweden
  • Jameela Jamil, British TV presenter and actress (The Good Place - "Tahani"), born in London, England
  • James and Oliver Phelps, British identical twin actors (Harry Potter films), born in the Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, England
  • Justin Berfield, American child actor (Malcolm in the Middle -"Reese"; Unhappily Ever After -"Ross"), and film producer, born in Agoura Hills, California

About February 25, 1986

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 1 month and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Kyrie - Mr. Mister
  • UK #1 Song: When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going - Billy Ocean