Historical Events
- 140th Grand National: Richard Dunwoody aboard 9-year-old 15/2 second favourite West Tip wins by 2 lengths from Young Driver
- Record for a throw-and-return boomerang toss is set (121m)
- US soldier & Turkish woman killed in West Berlin disco bombing
Famous Deaths
- Colin McCool, Australian cricket all-rounder (14 Tests, 1 x 100, HS 104no, 36 wickets, BB 5/41; NSW, Queensland, Somerset CCC), dies at 69
- Manly Wade Wellman, sci-fi author (Devil's Planet), dies at 82
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About April 5, 1986
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 38 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock Me Amadeus - Falco
#1 Song: Living Doll - Cliff Richard & The Young Ones Featuring Hank B Marvin
