What Happened on March 30, 1986

Historical Events

  • "Tango Argentino" closes at Mark Hellinger Theater NYC after 198 performances
  • 5th NCAA Women's Basketball Championship: Texas beats USC, 97-81; Longhorns' Clarissa Davis MOP award; complete first undefeated season (34-0)
  • PGA Tournament Players Championship, TPC at Sawgrass: John Mahaffey wins by 1 stroke ahead of runner-up Larry Mize

Famous Birthdays

  • Beni [Arashiro], Japanese-American R&B singer ("Kiss, Kiss, Kiss"), born in Okinawa, Japan

Sergio Ramos (38 years old)

Spanish soccer defender (Europe's most capped male outfield player; Real Madrid), born in Camas, Seville, Andalusia


Famous Deaths

James Cagney (1899-1986)

American actor (Yankee Doodle Dandy), dies at 86

  • John Ciardi, American poet and interpreter (Dante), dies at 69
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights

About March 30, 1986

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 38 years and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Rock Me Amadeus - Falco
  • UK #1 Song: Living Doll - Cliff Richard & The Young Ones Featuring Hank B Marvin