What Happened on July 3, 1986

Historical Events

  • Kuwait's National Assembly (Majlis al Umma) dissolves

Statue of Liberty

US President Reagan presides over relighting of renovated Statue of Liberty

Famous Deaths

Rudy Vallee (1901-1986)

American singer and one of the earliest crooners ("Vagabond Dreams"; "My Time Is Your Time"), dies at 84

Died in 1986 1986 Highlights

About July 3, 1986

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 9 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) - Billy Ocean
  • UK #1 Song: The Edge Of Heaven/Where Did Your Heart Go - Wham!