What Happened on November 22, 1986

Historical Events

Tyson Youngest Heavyweight

20-year-old Mike Tyson becomes youngest heavyweight champion in boxing history when he stops titleholder Trevor Berbick in round 2 at Las Vegas Hilton to earn the WBC title

Gretzky's Makes 500

Edmonton Oiler Wayne Gretzky becomes the 13th NHLer to score 500 goals


Famous Birthdays

  • Oscar Pistorius, South African paralympic athlete

Famous Deaths

  • (Benjamin) "Scatman" Crothers, American singer, musician ("I'd Rather Be a Hummingbird"), and actor (Chico and the Man - "Louie"; The Shining), dies of lung cancerat 76
  • Dinny Pails, Australian tennis player (Australian C'ship 1947), dies at 65
  • Fred Bertrand, Belgian politician, dies at 73
  • Robert Whitney, American conductor (Louisville Orchestra, 1937-67), educator (University of Louisville, 1956-71), and composer, dies at 82
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights

About November 22, 1986

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 5 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Sagittarius

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Human - The Human League
  • UK #1 Song: Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From 'Top Gun') - Berlin