What Happened on March 1, 1986

Historical Events

Sports History

Quebec's Peter Šťastný becomes just the 2nd player in NHL history to score 100 points in each of his first 6 seasons, with an assist in an 8-4 Nordiques' loss to the visiting Buffalo Sabres

Famous Birthdays

  • Jonathan Spector, American soccer defender (36 caps; West Ham United, Birmingham City), born in Arlington Heights, Illinois

Famous Weddings

Sonny Bono

American entertainer and restaurateur Sonny Bono (46) weds (his fourth and final time) American businesswoman Mary Whitaker (24), until his death in 1998

Famous Deaths

  • Marcel Liebman, Belgian Marxist historian, dies at 56
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights

About March 1, 1986

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 1 month and 26 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Kyrie - Mr. Mister
  • UK #1 Song: When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going - Billy Ocean