What Happened on January 14, 1986

Historical Events

  • Constitution of Guatemala takes effect
  • Vinicio Cerezo becomes only the second freely elected President of Guatemala since CIA-sponsored coup in 1954

Famous Birthdays

  • Cristina Aicardi, Peruvian badminton player
  • Gary Brolsma, American internet celebrity (Numa Numa), born in Saddle Brook, New Jersey

Famous Deaths

  • Daniel Balavoine, French singer-songwriter, dies in a helicopter crash at 33
  • Donna Reed, American actress (From Here to Eternity; It's a Wonderful Life; The Donna Reed Show), dies of cancer at 64
  • Walter Leblanc, Belgian avant-garde painter and visual artist, dies in a car accident at 53
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights

About January 14, 1986

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn

Holidays: Makar Sankranti / Pongal (India)

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: That's What Friends Are For - Dionne & Friends
  • UK #1 Song: West End Girls - Pet Shop Boys