What Happened on December 23, 1986

Historical Events

  • Experimental airplane Voyager, piloted by Dick Rutan & Jeana Yeager, complete 1st nonstop, round-the-world flight without refueling lands at Edwards Air Force Base in California's Mojave Desert, 9 days after taking off from the same location
1986 Highlights

About December 23, 1986

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Walk Like An Egyptian - The Bangles
  • UK #1 Song: Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl in Town) - Jackie Wilson