What Happened in Jun 1986

Larry Bird Wins Third Straight MVP

Joins Bull Russell (1961-63) and Wilt Chamberlain (1966-68) as the only players in NBA history to win three consecutive MVP awards. Averaged 25.8... Read more

Candlemass release Epicus Doomicus Metallicus

Epicus Doomicus Metallicus is the debut album of the Swedish Doom metal band Candlemass, released June 10, 1986 on Black Dragon Records. It was... Read more

Ferris Bueller's Day Off is released

Ferris Bueller's Day Off is a 1986 comedy film written and directed by John Hughes. It stars Matthew Broderick, Alan Ruck, Mia Sara, Jeffrey Jones... Read more

"Mona Lisa" Is Released

Mona Lisa is a 1986 British film about a petty criminal who becomes entangled in the dangerous life of a high-class call girl. The movie was... Read more

Glastonbury Festival 1986

Again, this was a bigger Festival than the preceding year’s event. Due to the growth there were additions to the farm office, communications,... Read more

The "Hand of God" and "Goal of the Century": Diego Maradona's Goals Beat England 2-1

AKA The Hand of God and the Goal of the Century. The Hand of God, one of the most controversial goals, was scored as the result of an illegal (but... Read more

Maradona Scores Both Goals in Memorable 2-0 Victory Over Belgium in World Cup Semi-Finals

After overcoming England in controversial fashion in the quarter-finals of the 1986 World Cup, Argentina marched into the next round where they... Read more

Luke Elliott Sommer

Luke Elliott Sommer (born June 26, 1986, Peachland, British Columbia) is a former United States Army Ranger and bank robber. After almost two years... Read more

"Labyrinth", Directed by Jim Henson, Is Released

Labyrinth is a 1986 fantasy film, directed by Jim Henson, produced by George Lucas, and designed by Brian Froud. Henson collaborated on the... Read more

Queensrÿche release Rage for Order

Rage for Order is the second studio album by heavy metal band Queensrÿche, released in 1986 on EMI America Records. Read more

"Ruthless People" Is Released

The 1986 movie Ruthless People is a black comedy starring Danny DeVito, Bette Midler, Judge Reinhold and Helen Slater. It was directed by David... Read more

Argentina Beats West Germany to Win the 1986 FIFA World Cup Final

After his disappointing showing in Spain four years earlier, Maradona had the trophy and also the legacy he craved. As Burruchaga would later... Read more

"Somewhere in Time" by Iron Maiden Is Released

Somewhere in Time is the sixth studio album by British heavy metal band Iron Maiden, released on 29 June, 1986 on EMI in Europe and its sister... Read more

Madonna Releases True Blue

True Blue is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Madonna, released on June 30, 1986 by Sire Records. Madonna worked with Stephen... Read more

Savatage release Fight for the Rock

Fight for the Rock is the fourth album released by the band Savatage, their first with new bass player Johnny Lee Middleton, who has since become... Read more