Historical Events
- Zola Budd and Annette Cowley are banned from the Commonwealth Games, a direct consequence of Britain's refusal to support economic sanctions against the apartheid government of South Africa
Famous Deaths
- Joseph "Coke" Escovedo, Mexican-American percussionist (Santana; Malo; Azteca), dies from cirrhosis at 45
1986 Highlights
About July 13, 1986
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 37 years, 2 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Invisible Touch - Genesis
#1 Song: Papa Don't Preach - Madonna
