Historical Events
- England cricket captain Mike Gatting smashes 183 not out in the drawn 3rd Test vs India at Birmingham
Farm Aid Concert
Farm Aid II benefit concert held in Manor, Texas; performers include Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, Waylon Jennings, Bob Dylan, The Beach Boys, Nicolette Larson, Los Lobos, and Steve Earle [1]
Famous Birthdays
- Takahisa Masuda, Japanese singer, born in Tokyo, Japan
- Terrance Knighton, American NFL Player, born in Hartford, Connecticut
Famous Deaths
- Flor Peeters, Flemish organist and composer (Lied Symphony), dies at 83
- Oscar Zariski, Russian mathematician (algebraic geometry), dies at 87
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About July 4, 1986
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 9 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Holidays: Independence Day (United States)
Music Charts
#1 Song: There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry) - Billy Ocean
#1 Song: The Edge Of Heaven/Where Did Your Heart Go - Wham!
