Historical Events
Music Concert
Amnesty International "Conspiracy of Hope" tour concludes with mega-concert at Giants Stadium in Rutherford, New Jersey; participants include: U2; Sting; Bryan Adams; Peter Gabriel; Lou Reed; Neville Brothers; Joan Baez; Joan Armatrading; Joni Mitchell; The Police; Jackson Browne; Yoko Ono; Miles Davis; Peter, Paul & Mary; and The Hooters
Pripyat: Nuclear Wasteland
Pravda announces high-level Chernobyl staff fired for stupidity
US Golf Open
US Open Men's Golf, Shinnecock Hills GC: Raymond Floyd wins his 4th and final major, 2 strokes ahead of Chip Beck and Lanny Wadkins
1986 History
Famous Birthdays
- Stjepan Hauser, Croatian cellist (2Cellos), born in Pula, Croatia
Famous Deaths
- Keki Tarapore, Indian cricketer (Test for India 1948), killed by motor-scooter at 75
About June 15, 1986
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Gemini
Music Charts
#1 Song: On My Own - Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald
#1 Song: Spirit In The Sky - Doctor & The Medics
