Historical Events
- 1 day general strike in South Africa
Famous Birthdays
- Farhad Reza, Bangladeshi cricket all-rounder (34 ODIs, 1 x 50, 22 wickets; Dhaka Warriors), born in Rajshahi, Bangladesh
- Fernando Muslera, Uruguayan soccer goalkeeper (133 caps; Montevideo Wanderers, Lazio, Galatasaray), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Urby Emanuelson, Dutch soccer utility (16 caps; AFC Ajax, AC Milan, FC Utrecht), born in Amsterdam, Netherlands
Famous Deaths
- Maurice Duruflé, French organist (St. Etienne-du-Mond, 1929-75), composer (Requiem, Op. 9), and teacher (Paris Conservatory, 1943-70), dies at 84
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About June 16, 1986
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: On My Own - Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald
#1 Song: Spirit In The Sky - Doctor & The Medics
