What Happened on February 7, 1986

Historical Events

Election of Interest

Corazon Aquino defeats incumbent Filipino dictator Ferdinand Marcos but fraudulent returns gave the election to Marcos

10th President of the Philippines Ferdinand Marcos — 10th President of the Philippines
Ferdinand Marcos

11th President of the Philippines Corazon Aquino — 11th President of the Philippines
Corazon Aquino

Event of Interest

Haiti's President-for-Life Jean-Claude Duvalier flees to France: Henri Namphy becomes leader of Haiti

Dictator and President of Haiti Jean-Claude Duvalier — Dictator and President of Haiti
Jean-Claude Duvalier

US female Figure Skating championship won by Debi Thomas

Famous Birthdays

Deanna Casaluce, Canadian actress
Michael Orozco, American footballer

Famous Deaths

Armand Preud'homme, Flemish organist/lyricist, dies at 81
Cheikh Anta Diop, Senegalese historian (b. 1923)

1986 Highlights

About February 7, 1986

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 34 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aquarius

What Happened in 1986