What Happened on November 13, 1986

Historical Events

  • Giselle Jeanne-Marie LaRonde of Trinidad, 23, crowned 36th Miss World
  • NASA launches space vehicle S-199

Reagan Confesses

US President Reagan confesses weapon sales to Iran

Famous Birthdays

  • Miho Hazama, Japanese jazz keyboardist, composer, and bandleader, born in Tokyo, Japan

Famous Deaths

  • Rolando Olalia, Philippines worker's union leader, murdered
  • Rudolf Schock, German opera tenor, dies at 71
  • Thierry Le Luron, French humorist, dies at 34
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights

About November 13, 1986

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 5 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Amanda - Boston
  • UK #1 Song: Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From 'Top Gun') - Berlin