Historical Events
Song and Dance
Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical "Song and Dance", starring Bernadette Peters, closes at Royale Theater, NYC, after 474 performances and a Tony Award for Peters
Famous Birthdays
- Aaron H. Swartz, computer programmer and internet activist (Demand Progress), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2013)
Famous Deaths
- Beatrice Kay, American singer and actress (Sister Sue-Calvin & the Col), dies at 78
Vyacheslav Molotov (1890-1986)
Russian politician (Soviet Minister of Foreign Affairs, 1939-49, 1953-6), dies at 96
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About November 8, 1986
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 5 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Amanda - Boston
#1 Song: Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From 'Top Gun') - Berlin
