What Happened on January 10, 1986

Historical Events

Abdul-Jabbar's 34,000th Point

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers scores his 34,000th career point during 124-102 win over Indiana Pacers; only NBA player to reach the milestone at that time, holds career record until 2023

  • NASA's STS-61-C mission scrubbed T -9m because of bad weather at Florida's Kennedy Space Center
  • Pacific island nation of Palau signs Compact of Free Association with US

Famous Birthdays

  • Saleisha Stowers, American model, born in Los Angeles, California

Famous Deaths

  • Jaroslav Seifert, Czech poet (Nobel Prize for Literature 1984), dies at 84 [1]
  • Joe Farrell, American jazz saxophonist, dies at 48
  • Joseph Kraft, American columnist, dies at 61
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights

About January 10, 1986

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 3 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Say You, Say Me - Lionel Richie
  • UK #1 Song: West End Girls - Pet Shop Boys