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1986
Events
The Statue of Liberty celebrates its 100th birthday with a huge, national party.

Prince Andrew marries Sarah Ferguson.

The space shuttle Challenger explodes 74 seconds after liftoff.

Over 5 million participants--including President Reagan -- take part in "Hands Across America," a human chain across the country designed to raise money for the hungry.

Boy George of Culture Club is busted for heroin possession.

Tommy Lee of Motley Crue marries Heather Locklear.

Clint Eastwood is elected mayor of Carmel, California.

George Michael leaves Wham!


Breakthrough Acts


The Bangles
The Beastie Boys
Bruce Hornsby & The Range
The Pet Shop Boys
Miami Sound Machine


And The Grammy Went To...



Album: "Graceland," Paul Simon
Song: "That's What Friends Are For," sung by Dionne Warwick, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Gladys Knight
Best New Artist: Bruce Hornsby & The Range


At The Movies


The top five movies of the year:

  1. Top Gun
  2. The Karate Kid 2
  3. Crocodile Dundee
  4. Star Trek 4: The Voyage Home
  5. Aliens


Tube Time


Our eyeballs were glued to these favorites!

  • Growing Pains
  • Designing Women
  • Night Court
  • Webster
  • Alf

Celebrity Morgue


Desi Arnaz
Cary Grant
James Cagney
Donna Reed



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