What Happened on June 15, 1986

Historical Events

Music Concert

Amnesty International "Conspiracy of Hope" tour concludes with mega-concert at Giants Stadium in Rutherford, New Jersey; participants include: U2; Sting; Bryan Adams; Peter Gabriel; Lou Reed; Neville Brothers; Joan Baez; Joan Armatrading; Joni Mitchell; The Police; Jackson Browne; Yoko Ono; Miles Davis; Peter, Paul & Mary; and The Hooters

US Golf Open

US Open Men's Golf, Shinnecock Hills GC: Raymond Floyd wins his 4th and final major, 2 strokes ahead of Chip Beck and Lanny Wadkins


Famous Birthdays

  • Stjepan Hauser, Croatian cellist (2Cellos), born in Pula, Croatia

Famous Deaths

  • Keki Tarapore, Indian cricketer (Test for India 1948), killed by motor-scooter at 75
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights

About June 15, 1986

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 10 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: On My Own - Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald
  • UK #1 Song: Spirit In The Sky - Doctor & The Medics