Date: August 6, 1986
The Soviet Vega 1 begins returning images of Halley's Comet and the first images of its nucleus. Date: March 4, 1986 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 4 📅 Events on this day in 1986 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1986Sydney Record Rainfall from Low-Pressure System – August…
Alabama governor George Wallace, a former segregationist, best known for the "Stand in the Schoolhouse Door", announces that he will not seek a fifth four-year term and will retire from public life upon the end of his term in January 1987. Date: April 2, 1986 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April…
The Australia Act 1986 commences, causing Australia to become fully independent from the United Kingdom. Date: March 3, 1986 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 3 📅 Events on this day in 1986 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1986Gateway Bridge Opens in Brisbane, Australia – January 11, 1986Soviet…
China Airlines Flight 2265 crashes into the Pacific Ocean near Penghu Airport in Taiwan, killing all 13 aboard. Date: February 16, 1986 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 16 📅 Events on this day in 1986 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1986Martin Luther King Jr. Day Becomes U.S….
Challenger Disaster: Divers from the USS Preserver locate the crew cabin of Challenger on the ocean floor. Date: March 7, 1986 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on March 7 📅 Events on this day in 1986 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1986Patrick Morrow First Completes Seven Summits May 7, 1986U.S….
A month-long violent struggle begins in Aden, South Yemen between supporters of Ali Nasir Muhammad and Abdul Fattah Ismail, resulting in thousands of casualties. Date: January 13, 1986 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 13 📅 Events on this day in 1986 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1986U.S….