Historical Events
- Captured Iraqi Airways Boeing-737 in Saudi Arabia, about 60 killed
- Hartford center Doug Jarvis sets NHL record of 916 consecutive games as the Whalers tie 1-1 after OT against his old club Montreal Canadiens
Messier Suspended
Mark Messier is suspended for 10 games for instigating a fight with Jamie Macoun and breaking his cheekbone
- TV soap "Search for Tomorrow" ends 35 year run
Famous Birthdays
Kit Harington (37 years old)
English actor (Game of Thrones), born in London, England
Famous Deaths
- Elsa Lanchester, actress (Bride of Frankenstein), dies at 84
- Leslie Dwyer, English actor (Hi-de-Hi!), dies at 80
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About December 26, 1986
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Capricorn
Holidays: Boxing Day (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom)
Music Charts
#1 Song: Walk Like An Egyptian - The Bangles
#1 Song: Reet Petite (The Sweetest Girl in Town) - Jackie Wilson
