Historical Events
- 39th Cannes Film Festival: "The Mission" directed by Roland Joffe wins the Palme d'Or
- Anti-apartheid activist Hélène Pastoors sentenced to 10 yrs in South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Eric Lloyd, American actor
- Mario Chalmers, NCAA basketball player
Famous Deaths
- Jimmy Lyons, American jazz saxophonist and composer (Cecil Taylor), dies of lung cancer at 54
1986 Highlights
About May 19, 1986
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 10 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Taurus
Holidays: Victoria Day (Canada)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Greatest Love Of All - Whitney Houston
#1 Song: The Chicken Song - Spitting Image
