What Happened on March 11, 1986

Historical Events

  • 1 million days since the foundation of Rome on April 21, 753 BC
  • 187.27 million shares traded in NY Stock Exchange
  • Japanese probe Sakigake flies by Halley's Comet at 6.8 million km

Sports History

New York Islanders Mike Bossy, 1st NHLer to score 50 goals in 9 straight seasons

  • NFL adopts instant replay rule

Famous Deaths

  • Sonny Terry, American bind Piedmont blues musician, dies at 74
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights

About March 11, 1986

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 1 month and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Sara - Starship
  • UK #1 Song: Chain Reaction - Diana Ross