Historical Events
NBA All-Star Game
36th NBA All-Star Game, Reunion Arena, Dallas, TX: East beats West, 139-132; MVP: Isiah Thomas, Detroit Pistons, G
- Halley's Comet reaches 30th perihelion (closest approach to Sun)
- Haydar Bakr al-Attas appointed president of South Yemen
- Marvin Johnson stops Leslie Stewart in 7 rounds in Indianapolis to win WBA light heavyweight boxing title; record 3rd time he regains a version of light heavyweight crown
- Tomb of Tutanchamon's treasurer Maya found in Egypt
- West German team swims world record 4x200 m freestyle (7:05.17)
Famous Birthdays
- Princess Raiyah bint Al Hussein, of Jordan
1986 Highlights
About February 9, 1986
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 7 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius
Music Charts
#1 Song: How Will I Know - Whitney Houston
#1 Song: When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going - Billy Ocean
