Historical Events
- 4 US passengers killed by bomb at TWA counter Athens Airport Greece
- George Corley Wallace (Gov-D-Ala) announces retirement plans
- NCAA Basketball Rules Committee votes to adopt the 3-point shot beginning the 1986-87 season; sets college distance at 19 feet, 9 inches, compared to 21 feet in the NBA
Event of Interest
NYC Mayor Ed Koch signs & brings the Gay Rights Bill into effect
NHL Record
Paul Coffey of the Edmonton Oilers scores his 47th and 48th goals of the season in an 8-4 win over the Vancouver Canucks to break Bobby Orr's NHL record for most goals by a defenseman
1986 History
Famous Birthdays
- Andris Biedriņš, Latvian basketball center (Golden State Warriors 2004-13; 510 games), born in Riga, Latvia
- Ibrahim Afellay, Dutch soccer midfielder (53 caps; PSV Eindhoven), born in Utrecht, Netherlands
About April 2, 1986
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 11 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
Music Charts
#1 Song: Rock Me Amadeus - Falco
#1 Song: Living Doll - Cliff Richard & The Young Ones Featuring Hank B Marvin
