Historical Events
- Douglas Wilder of Virginia, 1st African American Lieutenant Governor since reconstruction sworn in
Famous Birthdays
- Rachel Riley, English television presenter and mathematician (Countdown, 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown), born in Rochford, England
Famous Deaths
- Sid Chaplin, UK novelist (b. 1916)
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About January 11, 1986
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 3 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Say You, Say Me - Lionel Richie
#1 Song: West End Girls - Pet Shop Boys
