Lesotho Coup Ousts Prime Minister Leabua Jonathan, January 20, 1986

Twenty-eight years of one-family rule end in Haiti, when President Jean-Claude Duvalier flees the Caribbean nation. Date: February 7, 1986 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 7 📅 Events on this day in 1986 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1986People Power Revolution: Marcos Flees, Aquino Becomes President, February…

The Firearm Owners Protection Act is signed into law by U.S. President Ronald Reagan. Date: May 19, 1986 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 19 📅 Events on this day in 1986 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1986Challenger Disaster: USS Preserver Divers Locate Crew Cabin on Ocean Floor,…

Iran–Contra affair: U.S. President Ronald Reagan announces the members of what will become known as the Tower Commission. Date: November 26, 1986 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 26 📅 Events on this day in 1986 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1986Hands Across America Event Takes Place, May…

The Soviet Union launches its Mir spacecraft. Remaining in orbit for 15 years, it is occupied for ten of those years. Date: February 20, 1986 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 20 📅 Events on this day in 1986 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1986Pripyat Evacuation Begins After…

Sumburgh disaster: A British International Helicopters Boeing 234LR Chinook crashes 2.5 miles (4.0 km) east of Sumburgh Airport killing 45 people. It is the deadliest civilian helicopter crash on record. Date: November 6, 1986 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on November 6 📅 Events on this day in 1986 📅 On This Day…