What Happened on June 6, 1986

Historical Events

Storms of Life

"Storms of Life" debut album by Randy Travis is released (Billboard Album of the Year, 1987)

  • Jurgen Schull sets world discus record (74.07 m)
  • Kathy Ormsby, a 21-year-old member of NC State track team jumps off a bridge permanently paralyzing herself

Famous Birthdays

  • Bhavana Balachandran [Karthika Menon], Indian actress, born in Thrissur district, Kerala

Famous Deaths

  • Herbert Eisenreich, Austrian writer, dies at 61
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights

About June 6, 1986

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 10 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Live To Tell - Madonna
  • UK #1 Song: Spirit In The Sky - Doctor & The Medics