Australia Act 1986 Grants Australia Full Independence from UK, March 3, 1986
Date: March 3, 1986
Date: March 3, 1986
The United States launches Operation El Dorado Canyon, its bombing raids against Libyan targets in response to a discotheque bombing in West Germany that killed two U.S. servicemen. Date: April 15, 1986 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on April 15 π Events on this day in 1986 π On This Day (Today)…
Halley's Comet last appeared in the inner Solar System. Date: February 9, 1986 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on February 9 π Events on this day in 1986 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1986Edmond Postal Worker Mass Shooting Kills 14, August 20, 1986Voyager First Nonstop Unrefueled World Flight Lands…
Three disgruntled employees set fire to the Dupont Plaza Hotel in San Juan, Puerto Rico, killing more than 90 people and injuring 140 others, making it the second-deadliest hotel fire in American history. Date: December 31, 1986 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on December 31 π Events on this day in 1986…
The Mindbender derails, killing three riders and severely injuring one at the Fantasyland (known today as Galaxyland) indoor amusement park at West Edmonton Mall in Edmonton, Alberta. Date: June 14, 1986 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on June 14 π Events on this day in 1986 π On This Day (Today) More…
The Soviet passenger liner Admiral Nakhimov sinks in the Black Sea after colliding with the bulk carrier Pyotr Vasev, killing 423. Date: August 31, 1986 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on August 31 π Events on this day in 1986 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1986San Salvador Earthquake Kills…
Challenger Disaster: Divers from the USSΒ Preserver locate the crew cabin of Challenger on the ocean floor. Date: March 7, 1986 Read more on Wikipedia β π Other events on March 7 π Events on this day in 1986 π On This Day (Today) More events from 1986Duvalier Family Rule Ends in Haiti, February 7, 1986Chernobyl…