Historical Events
1st Martin Luther King Jr. Day
1st US federal holiday honoring Martin Luther King Jr. or MLK Day
- Chunnel announced (railroad tunnel under Channel)
- Military coup in Lesotho under major general Lekhanya & premier Leabua Jonathan
Famous Birthdays
- Kevin Parker, Australian singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer (Tame Impala - The Slow Rush), born in Sydney, Australia
Famous Deaths
- Franz Kemser, German 4 man bobsled (Olympic gold 1952), dies at 75
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About January 20, 1986
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius
Holidays: Martin Luther King Jr. Day (United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: That's What Friends Are For - Dionne & Friends
#1 Song: The Sun Always Shines On Tv - A-Ha
