What happened this day in history August 17, 1986

What are the important events that happened on August 17, 1986? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 17, 1986: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 17, 1986 is the 229th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 136 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 4, 1986 – a Sunday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 145,728 hours has elapsed since midnight of January 1, 1970 – the Unix epoch.

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘dihectaicosaenneagon’ day.

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If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $6,005.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Leo is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Peridot is the modern birthstone for this month. Diamond is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Tiger is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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Who were born on August 17, 1986?

  • 1986
    Bryton McClure, American actor & singer
  • 1986
    Rudy Gay, American basketball player
  • 1986
    Tyrus Thomas, American basketball player

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