Historical Events
- Bomb attack in West-Beirut, 30 killed
- Dennis Amiss scores his 100th 100, Warwickshire v Lancashire
- NY jury rules NFL violated antitrust laws, awards USFL $1 in damages
Famous Deaths
- Gordon Mills, British songwriter (Tom Jones - "It's Not Unusual"), dies of cancer at 51
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About July 29, 1986
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 9 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Leo
Music Charts
- #1 Song: Glory Of Love (Theme From "The Karate Kid Part II") - Peter Cetera
- #1 Song: The Lady In Red - Chris De Burgh