Famous Birthdays
- Jacob Timpano, Australian soccer player
- Liam Treadwell, English National Hunt jockey (Grand National 2009; 300+ race wins), born in Arundel, England (d. 2020)
- Lloyd [Polite], American R&B singer ("Dedication to My Ex (Miss That)"; "You"), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
Famous Weddings
Nick Faldo
British golfer Nick Faldo (28) weds manager's secretary Gill Bennett; divorce in 1995
Famous Deaths
- Jens Bjerre, Danish composer, dies at 82
1986 Highlights
About January 3, 1986
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Capricorn
Music Charts
#1 Song: Say You, Say Me - Lionel Richie
#1 Song: Merry Christmas Everyone - Shakin' Stevens
