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What Happened on March 21, 1986

Historical Events

  • Kania skates ladies world record 500 m (39.52 sec) & 3 km (4:18.02)
  • Pittsburgh Associates buy Pittsburgh Pirates for $218 million

Famous Deaths

  • August De Boodt, Belgian politician (Minister of Reconstruction), dies at 90
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About March 21, 1986

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 38 years, 3 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Millennial
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aries

Music Charts

  • US #1 Song: These Dreams - Heart
  • UK #1 Song: Chain Reaction - Diana Ross