What Happened on February 1, 1986

Historical Events

  • KHJ-AM in Los Angeles CA changes call letters to KRTH

Famous Birthdays

  • Jorrit Bergsma, Dutch speed skater (Olympic gold 10,000m 2014; World Single Distance C'ship 2013, 15, 17, 19), born in Oldeboorn, Netherlands
  • Lauren Conrad, American TV star, born in Laguna Beach, California

Famous Weddings

Diana Ross

American pop snger Diana Ross weds Norwegian businessman Arne Naess in Switzerland

Famous Deaths

  • Alva Myrdal, Swedish sociologist, diplomat and leader of the disarmament movement (Nobel Peace Prize 1982), dies at 84
  • Dick James [Leon Vapnick], British dance band vocalist and Beatles' music publisher (Northern Songs), dies of a heart attack at 65
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights

About February 1, 1986

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: That's What Friends Are For - Dionne & Friends
  • UK #1 Song: The Sun Always Shines On Tv - A-Ha