Historical Events
Musical Finale
Stephen Schwartz and Charles Strouse's musical "Rags" closes at Mark Hellinger Theater, NYC, after 4 performances; nominated for 6 Tony Awrads
Famous Birthdays
- Brett Morris, Australian rugby league player for St. George Illawarra Dragons, born in Kiama, Australia
- Josh Morris, Australian rugby league player for St. George Illawarra Dragons, born in Kiama, Australia
- Neil Cicierega, American cartoonist and musician, born in Boston, Massachusetts
Famous Deaths
- Charles Janssens, Belgian actor (Mira, Malpertuis), dies at 80
1986 Highlights
About August 23, 1986
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 37 years and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Virgo
Music Charts
#1 Song: Papa Don't Preach - Madonna
#1 Song: I Want To Wake Up With You - Boris Gardiner
