What happened this day in history October 21, 1986

What are the important events that happened on October 21, 1986? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

October 21, 1986: Facts & Myths About This Day

October 21, 1986 is the 294th day of the year 1986 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 71 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is October 8, 1986 – a Tuesday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

When this day started, 8,837,280 minutes 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 ‘dihectaenneacontatetragon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Dime every day starting at age 4, then by now that person has accumulated $1,224.20. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Libra is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Opal is the modern birthstone for this month. Jasper 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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October 21, 1986 Historical Events

  • 1986
    In Lebanon, pro-Iranian kidnappers claim to have abducted American writer Edward Tracy (he is released in August 1991).

Who were born on October 21, 1986?

  • 1986
    Chibuzor Chilaka, Nigerian footballer
  • 1986
    Christopher Uckermann, Mexican singer-songwriter and actor (RBD)
  • 1986
    Natalee Holloway, American missing person (missing since 2005)

Who died on October 21, 1986?

  • 1986
    Lionel Murphy, Australian politician and judge (b. 1922)

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