What Happened on September 28, 1986

Historical Events

  • Cleveland Browns' Gerald McNeil sets the team record for the longest punt return with an 84-yard run (and TD), Browns 24, Detroit 21
  • Record 23,000 start in a marathon (Mexico City)

Famous Birthdays

  • Andrés Guardado, Mexican soccer midfielder (158 caps; Deportivo La Coruña, Valencia, PSV), born in Guadalajara, Jalisco

Famous Deaths

  • Carmen De Rue, American child actor in silent films, dies at 78
  • Robert Helpmann, Australian actor, choreographer and dancer (Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Don Quixote), dies at 77
Died in 1986 1986 Highlights

About September 28, 1986

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Libra

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Stuck With You - Huey Lewis & The News
  • UK #1 Song: Don't Leave Me This Way - The Communards with Sarah-Jane Morris