THE BIRTHDAY CHRONICLE
Celebrating the Remarkable Year of 1986
HEADLINES FROM 1986
CHERNOBYL DISASTER STUNS THE WORLD
On 26 April 1986, Reactor 4 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant in the Soviet Union exploded, releasing deadly radiation across Europe. The fallout changed global attitudes toward nuclear energy forever.
HAND OF GOD AND GOAL OF THE CENTURY
Diego Maradona made history in the 1986 World Cup, scoring two unforgettable goals against England — one controversial, the other a masterpiece — securing Argentina's place as champions.
PRINCE ANDREW MARRIES SARAH FERGUSON
Royal watchers rejoiced as Prince Andrew wed Sarah Ferguson at Westminster Abbey. The Duke and Duchess of York delighted crowds with a grand procession through London.
SPACE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER TRAGEDY
On 28 January, the world watched in shock as the Challenger shuttle broke apart 73 seconds after launch, killing all seven astronauts on board, including schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe.
OPERATION IRON EAGLE – AMERICA STRIKES LIBYA
In retaliation for state-sponsored terrorism, US forces bombed targets in Tripoli and Benghazi. Tensions between East and West remained high in the Cold War era.
ON THE RECORD
Top of the Pops:
– “Take My Breath Away” – Berlin
– “West End Girls” – Pet Shop Boys
– “The Final Countdown” – Europe
– “Papa Don’t Preach” – Madonna
ON THE BIG SCREEN
Cinema favourites in 1986:
– Top Gun soars into blockbuster status
– Aliens continues the sci-fi horror saga
– Ferris Bueller’s Day Off skips school in style
– Labyrinth mesmerises with Bowie and puppets
THE COST OF LIVING IN 1986
– Pint of milk: 17p
– Loaf of bread: 38p
– Gallon of petrol: £1.84
– Average house price: £38,000
– Average salary: £9,500
AROUND THE WORLD
– Microsoft goes public and begins its rise to tech dominance
– The Oprah Winfrey Show debuts, changing daytime TV
– Halley's Comet makes its closest approach to Earth
– Pixar is founded as a spin-off from Lucasfilm
BORN IN ’86? YOU SHARE YOUR YEAR WITH...
– Lady Gaga
– Usain Bolt
– Ellie Goulding
– Drake
– Rafael Nadal
QUOTE OF THE YEAR
"I'm not a woman, I'm not a man. I am something that you'll never understand." – Prince, 1986
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