Famous Birthdays
- BoA [Kwon Boa], South Korean singer, born in Gyeonggi-do
- Kasper Schmeichel, Danish footballer, born in Copenhagen, Denmark
Famous Deaths
- (Ulysses) Bobby Nunn, American singer (The Robins; The Coasters - "Charlie Brown"; "Youngblood"), dies of a heart attack at 61
- Claude Jutra, Québécois actor and film director (b. 1930)
1986 Highlights
About November 5, 1986
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 36 years, 10 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Scorpio
Music Charts
#1 Song: Amanda - Boston
#1 Song: Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From 'Top Gun') - Berlin