What Happened on March 14, 1986

Historical Events

  • European Space Agency's Giotto flies by Halley's Comet (605 km)

Famous Birthdays

  • Elton Chigumbura, Zimbabwean cricketer
  • Jamie Bell, British actor (Billy Elliot), born in Billingham, England
Born in 1986

Famous Deaths

  • Benno Ammann, Swiss composer (Missa Defensor Pacis) and conductor, dies at 81
  • Edith Atwater, American actress (Phyllis-Love on a Rooftop), dies at 74
  • Huw Wheldon, Welsh broadcaster (BBC), dies at 69
  • Jozef Kresanek, Slovak composer, dies at 73
1986 Highlights

About March 14, 1986

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 38 years and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Sara - Starship
  • UK #1 Song: Chain Reaction - Diana Ross