Historical Events
Academy Awards
58th Academy Awards: "Out of Africa", William Hurt & Geraldine Page win
Sports History
Men's International Professional Tennis Council announces Jimmy Connors' 10 week suspension and $20,000 fine for storming off the court after defaulting against Ivan Lendl at Boca Raton, Florida in February
- NASA publishes "Strategy for Safely Returning the Space Shuttle to Flight Status"
- Suriname army capt Etienne Boerenveen arrested for cocaine smuggling
- US & Libya clash in Gulf of Sidra
Famous Birthdays
- Anthony McMahon, English footballer
- Kohei Hirate, Japanese racing driver
Famous Deaths
- Sarah Cunningham, actress (Nurse Andrews-Trapper John MD), dies at 67
1986 Highlights
About March 24, 1986
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 35 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries
