What Happened on February 24, 1986

Historical Events

  • Texas Air buys Eastern Airlines for $676 million

Famous Birthdays

  • Wojtek Wolski, Polish Ice hockey player
Born in 1986

Famous Deaths

Tommy DouglasTommy Douglas (1904-1986)

Canadian politician and "Father of Medicare", dies of cancer at 81

1986 Highlights

About February 24, 1986

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 3 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Pisces

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: Kyrie - Mr. Mister
  • UK #1 Song: When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going - Billy Ocean