Historical Events
Academy Awards
58th Academy Awards: "Out of Africa", William Hurt & Geraldine Page win
Sports History
Men's International Professional Tennis Council announces Jimmy Connors' 10 week suspension and $20,000 fine for storming off the court after defaulting against Ivan Lendl at Boca Raton, Florida in February
- NASA publishes "Strategy for Safely Returning the Space Shuttle to Flight Status"
- Suriname army capt Etienne Boerenveen arrested for cocaine smuggling
- US & Libya clash in Gulf of Sidra
Famous Birthdays
- Anthony McMahon, English footballer
- Kohei Hirate, Japanese racing driver
Famous Deaths
- Sarah Cunningham, American actress (Trapper John, M.D. - "Nurse Andrews"), dies of a heart attack while attending the Oscar ceremony at 67
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights
About March 24, 1986
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 38 years and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock Me Amadeus - Falco
#1 Song: Living Doll - Cliff Richard & The Young Ones Featuring Hank B Marvin
