What Happened on September 26, 1986

Historical Events

  • Antonin Scalia, sworn in as US Supreme Court Justice

Film & TV History

Bobby (Patrick Duffy) returns to TV show "Dallas", his death is attributed to his wife Pam's bad dream (erases all of last season)

  • Run-DMC is the 1st rap group to hit the top 10 with "Raising Hell"
  • William Hubbs Rehnquist, sworn in as Chief Justice of Supreme Court
1986 History

Famous Birthdays

  • Ashley Leggat, Canadian actress, born in Hamilton, Canada
Born in 1986

Famous Weddings

Calvin Klein

Fashion designer Calvin Klein (43) weds assistant Kelly Rector in a civil ceremony in Italy

Famous Deaths

  • Hugh Franklin, American soap opera actor (b. 1916)
1986 Highlights

About September 26, 1986

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Stuck With You - Huey Lewis & The News
  • UK #1 Song: Don't Leave Me This Way - The Communards with Sarah-Jane Morris