The 1980s

1986 40 years ago

In Istanbul, two terrorists from Abu Nidal's organization kill 22 and wound six congregants inside the Neve Shalom…

Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey, a megacity, constituting the country's economic, cultural, and historical center. With a population of over 15 million, it is home to 18% of…

In Istanbul, two terrorists from Abu Nidal's organization kill 22 and wound six congregants inside the Neve Shalom…

1986 40 years ago

Desmond Tutu becomes the first black man to lead the Anglican Diocese of Cape Town.

Desmond Mpilo Tutu was a South African Anglican bishop and theologian, known for his work as an anti-apartheid and human rights activist. He was Bishop of Johannesburg from 1985 to…

Desmond Tutu becomes the first black man to lead the Anglican Diocese of Cape Town.

1986 40 years ago

Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet survives an assassination attempt by the FPMR; five of Pinochet's bodyguards are…

Chile, officially the Republic of Chile, is a country in the Southern Cone of southwestern South America. It is the southernmost country in the world and the closest to Antarctica,…

Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet survives an assassination attempt by the FPMR; five of Pinochet's bodyguards are…

1986 40 years ago

Lior Refaelov, Israeli footballer

Lior Refaelov is an Israeli former professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder or as a winger.

Lior Refaelov, Israeli footballer

1986 40 years ago

Yuliya Zaripova, Russian runner

Yuliya Mikhailovna Zaripova is a disgraced former Russian middle-distance runner who specialised in the 3000 metres steeplechase event.

Yuliya Zaripova, Russian runner

1986 40 years ago

Jenna Coleman, English actress

Jenna-Louise Coleman is a British actress who is best known as Jasmine Thomas in Emmerdale (2005–2009), Clara Oswald in Doctor Who and Queen Victoria in Victoria (2016–2019). She h…

Jenna Coleman, English actress

1986 40 years ago

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Kalamata, Greece with a maximum Modified Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme), killing…

The 1986 Kalamata earthquake struck the southern Peloponnese Region of Greece on September 13 at 20:24 local time. The 12.5 km (7.8 mi) deep moment magnitude (Mw) 5.9 earthquake ha…

A magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes Kalamata, Greece with a maximum Modified Mercalli intensity of X (Extreme), killing…

1986 40 years ago

Candace Parker, American basketball player

Candace Nicole Parker, nicknamed "Ace", is an American former professional basketball player. Widely regarded as one of the greatest WNBA players of all time, she was selected as t…

Candace Parker, American basketball player

1986 40 years ago

Marshawn Lynch, American football player

Marshawn Terrell Lynch is an American former professional football running back and actor who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons. Nicknamed "Beast Mode", h…

Marshawn Lynch, American football player

1986 40 years ago

Sven Kramer, Dutch speed skater

Sven Kramer is a retired Dutch long track speed skater who has won an all-time record nine World Allround Championships as well as a record ten European Allround Championships. He …

Sven Kramer, Dutch speed skater

1986 40 years ago

Dinara Safina, Russian tennis player

Dinara Mubinovna Safina is a Russian former professional tennis player. She was ranked as the world No. 1 in women's singles by the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) for 26 weeks, a…

Dinara Safina, Russian tennis player

1986 40 years ago

Roman Polák, Czech ice hockey player

Roman Polák is a Czech former professional ice hockey defenceman. Polák was drafted in the sixth round, 180th overall, at the 2004 NHL Entry Draft by the St. Louis Blues, the organ…

Roman Polák, Czech ice hockey player

1986 40 years ago

Byun Yo-han, South Korean actor

Byun Yo-han is a South Korean actor. He is best known for his roles in the television series Misaeng: Incomplete Life (2014), Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016), Mr. Sunshine (2018), a…

Byun Yo-han, South Korean actor

1986 40 years ago

Lee Chae-young, South Korean actress

Lee Chae-young is a South Korean actress. She debuted in a music video called "Come On" by the Hip-hop group Turtles in 2003. The following year, she appeared in Rain's "I Do" musi…

Lee Chae-young, South Korean actress

1986 40 years ago

Jenna Ushkowitz, Korean-American actress, singer, and dancer

Jenna Noelle Ushkowitz, is an American actress, singer, producer and podcast host. She is known for her performances in Broadway musicals such as The King and I and Waitress and in…

Jenna Ushkowitz, Korean-American actress, singer, and dancer

1986 40 years ago

Dianna Agron, American actress and singer

Dianna Elise Agron is an American actress and singer. Her work spans screen and stage, and her accolades include a Screen Actors Guild Award and nomination for a Brit Award. Agron …

Dianna Agron, American actress and singer

1986 40 years ago

Martten Kaldvee, Estonian biathlete

Martten Kaldvee is a former Estonian biathlete. At the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, he finished 74th in the 10 km sprint and 81st in the 20 km individual.

Martten Kaldvee, Estonian biathlete

1986 40 years ago

Christian Benítez, Ecuadorian footballer (died 2013)

Christian Rogelio Benítez Betancourt was an Ecuadorian professional footballer who played as a striker.

Christian Benítez, Ecuadorian footballer (died 2013)

1986 40 years ago

Jesse Klaver, Dutch politician

Jesse Feras Klaver is a Dutch politician who has served as leader of GroenLinks–PvdA in the House of Representatives since 2025, a member of the House of Representatives since 2010…

Jesse Klaver, Dutch politician

1986 40 years ago

Yasir Shah, Pakistani cricketer

Yasir Shah SI is an international cricketer from Pakistan. He plays as a bowler, and is the joint-second fastest bowler in the history of Test cricket to take 100 wickets, as well …

Yasir Shah, Pakistani cricketer

1986 40 years ago

Homer Bailey, American baseball player

David Dewitt "Homer" Bailey Jr. is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds from 2007 through 2018, the Ka…

Homer Bailey, American baseball player

1986 40 years ago

Pom Klementieff, French actress

Pom Alexandra Klementieff is a French actress. She is best known for playing Mantis in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (2017–2023), and Paris in the final two films of the Mission: I…

Pom Klementieff, French actress

1986 40 years ago

Devan Dubnyk, Canadian ice hockey player

Devan Dubnyk is a Canadian former professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the National Hockey League (NHL). He was originally drafted by the Edmonton Oilers in the first r…

Devan Dubnyk, Canadian ice hockey player

1986 40 years ago

George Hill, American basketball player

George Jesse Hill Jr. is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). While playing for Indiana U…

George Hill, American basketball player