What Happened on December 4, 1986

Historical Events

Broadway Bound

Neil Simon's stage play "Broadway Bound", starring Linda Lavin, Jonathan Silverman, and Jason Alexander, opens at the Broadhurst Theatre, NYC; runs for 756 performances

  • US launches its Fleet Satellite Communications System (Fltsatcom-7)

Famous Deaths

  • Reuben Nakian, American sculptor, dies at 89
1986 Highlights

About December 4, 1986

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 3 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: The Next Time I Fall - Peter Cetera With Amy Grant
  • UK #1 Song: The Final Countdown - Europe