1986
The New Zealand Parliament passes the Homosexual Law Reform Act legalising homosexuality in New Zealand.
The New Zealand Parliament passes the Homosexual Law Reform Act legalising homosexuality in New Zealand.
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1986
The Soviet passenger liner Admiral Nakhimov sinks in the Black Sea after colliding with the bulk carrier Pyotr Vasev,…
The Soviet passenger liner Admiral Nakhimov sinks in the Black Sea after colliding with the bulk carrier Pyotr Vasev,…
1986
Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet survives an assassination attempt by the FPMR; five of Pinochet's bodyguards are…
Chilean dictator Augusto Pinochet survives an assassination attempt by the FPMR; five of Pinochet's bodyguards are…
1986
Fox Broadcasting Company (FBC) launches as the fourth US television network.
Fox Broadcasting Company (FBC) launches as the fourth US television network.
1986
The president of Mozambique and a prominent leader of FRELIMO, along with 33 others, die when their aircraft crashes…
The president of Mozambique and a prominent leader of FRELIMO, along with 33 others, die when their aircraft crashes…
1986
The president of Mozambique and a prominent leader of FRELIMO, along with 33 others, die when their aircraft crashes…
The president of Mozambique and a prominent leader of FRELIMO, along with 33 others, die when their aircraft crashes…
1986
In Lebanon, pro-Iran kidnappers claim to have abducted American writer Edward Tracy (he is released in August 1991).
In Lebanon, pro-Iran kidnappers claim to have abducted American writer Edward Tracy (he is released in August 1991).
1986
In Lebanon, pro-Iran kidnappers claim to have abducted American writer Edward Tracy (he is released in August 1991).
In Lebanon, pro-Iran kidnappers claim to have abducted American writer Edward Tracy (he is released in August 1991).
1986
Nezar Hindawi is sentenced to 45 years in prison, the longest sentence handed down by a British court, for the…
Nezar Hindawi is sentenced to 45 years in prison, the longest sentence handed down by a British court, for the…
1986
The British government suddenly deregulates financial markets, leading to a total restructuring of the way in which…
The British government suddenly deregulates financial markets, leading to a total restructuring of the way in which…
1986
The British government suddenly deregulates financial markets, leading to a total restructuring of the way in which…
The British government suddenly deregulates financial markets, leading to a total restructuring of the way in which…
1986
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher opens the last stretch of the M25 motorway.
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher opens the last stretch of the M25 motorway.
1985
Two hundred ATF and FBI agents lay siege to the compound of the white supremacist survivalist group The Covenant, the Sw
Two hundred ATF and FBI agents lay siege to the compound of the white supremacist survivalist group The Covenant, the Sw
1985
University of California, Riverside 1985 laboratory raid: Animal Liberation Front rescues 467 animals being tested in a
University of California, Riverside 1985 laboratory raid: Animal Liberation Front rescues 467 animals being tested in a
1985
The compound of the militant group The Covenant, The Sword, and the Arm of the Lord surrenders to federal authorities in
The compound of the militant group The Covenant, The Sword, and the Arm of the Lord surrenders to federal authorities in
1985
The compound of the militant group The Covenant, The Sword, and the Arm of the Lord surrenders to federal authorities in
The compound of the militant group The Covenant, The Sword, and the Arm of the Lord surrenders to federal authorities in
1985
Ronald Reagan visits the military cemetery at Bitburg and the site of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, where he mak
Ronald Reagan visits the military cemetery at Bitburg and the site of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, where he mak
1985
Police bombed MOVE headquarters in Philadelphia, killing six adults and five children, and destroying the homes of 250 c
Police bombed MOVE headquarters in Philadelphia, killing six adults and five children, and destroying the homes of 250 c
1985
Police bomb MOVE headquarters in Philadelphia, killing six adults and five children, and destroying the homes of 250 cit
Police bomb MOVE headquarters in Philadelphia, killing six adults and five children, and destroying the homes of 250 cit
1985
Radio Martí, part of the Voice of America service, begins broadcasting to Cuba
Radio Martí, part of the Voice of America service, begins broadcasting to Cuba