Historical Events
Sports History
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Los Angeles Lakers scores his 34,000th career point during 124-102 win over Indiana Pacers; only NBA player to reach the milestone at that time; remains all-time leader (38,387)
- NASA's STS-61-C mission scrubbed T -9m because of bad weather at Florida's Kennedy Space Center
- Palau signs Compact of Free Association with US
Famous Birthdays
- Saleisha Stowers, American model, born in Los Angeles, California
Famous Deaths
- Joe Farrell, American jazz saxophonist, dies at 48
- Joseph Kraft, American columnist, dies at 61
1986 Highlights
About January 10, 1986
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 37 years and 20 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Say You, Say Me - Lionel Richie
#1 Song: West End Girls - Pet Shop Boys
