What Happened on June 7, 1986

Historical Events

  • 118th Belmont: Chris McCarron aboard Danzig Connect wins in 2:29.8

French Open Women's Tennis

French Open Women's Tennis: Chris Evert beats Martina Navratilova 2-6, 6-3, 6-3 for her 18th and final Grand Slam title and record 7th French singles crown

#1 in the Charts

Madonna's single "Live to Tell" goes #1

  • Pirates draft 3rd baseman Jeff King #1

Famous Birthdays

  • Keegan Bradley, American golfer (PGA C'ship 2011), born in Woodstock, Vermont

Famous Weddings

  • Australian "Air Supply" guitarist Graham Russell (35) weds fan Jodi Varble (21)
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights

About June 7, 1986

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 10 months and 13 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