Historical Events
- Netherlands Bank issues 250 guilder notes
- STS 61-C mission scrubbed at T -9m because of weather problems
US Economic Sanctions
US President Reagan announces economic sanctions against Libya
Famous Birthdays
- Grant Leadbitter, English footballer, born in Chester-le-Street, United Kingdom
Famous Deaths
- Juan Rulfo, Mexican writer (Pedro Páramo), dies at 68
- Philip D. Eastman, American children's book writer and illustrator (b. 1909)
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About January 7, 1986
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Say You, Say Me - Lionel Richie
#1 Song: West End Girls - Pet Shop Boys
