Historical Events
- British Defense Secretary Michael Heseltine resigns after the 'Westland affair'
- Impala Platinum fires 20,000 black mine workers in Johannesburg
- Last day in Test cricket for Bob Holland
- STS 61-C scrubbed at T-31sec because of liquid oxygen valve problem
Famous Birthdays
- Alex Turner, English musician (Arctic Monkeys), born in High Green, Sheffield
- Irina Shayk, Russian model, born in Yemanzhelinsk, USSR
- Paul McShane, Irish footballer, born in Wicklow, Republic of Ireland
Famous Deaths
- Louis Lebeer, Belgian art historian, engraver, and academic, dies at 90
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About January 6, 1986
Day of the Week: Monday
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