Looking Back at December 1986: A Month of Memories
Major Events of December 1986
December 1986 was a month filled with excitement and notable events. As the year drew to a close, people around the world were looking forward to the holiday season and reflecting on the past year. In the United States, the Iran-Contra affair was dominating the headlines, with President Ronald Reagan facing scrutiny over the secret sale of arms to Iran. Meanwhile, in the world of entertainment, the film 'Platoon' was released, directed by Oliver Stone and starring Charlie Sheen.
The month of December 1986 also saw significant events in the world of sports. The New York Mets had won the World Series in October, but the attention had shifted to the upcoming Super Bowl. In music, the Bangles' hit song 'Walk Like an Egyptian' was topping the charts, and the album 'True Blue' by Madonna was a huge commercial success. As the month progressed, people were getting ready for the holiday season, with Christmas and New Year's Eve just around the corner.
Pop Culture and Trends
Some of the major events of December 1986 include the resignation of President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines, who had been in power for over 20 years. In the Soviet Union, Mikhail Gorbachev announced the release of dissident Andrei Sakharov, a move seen as a significant step towards reform. In the United States, the space shuttle Columbia was launched, carrying a crew of six astronauts on a mission to deploy several satellites. These events, among others, made December 1986 a month to remember.
In terms of pop culture and trends, December 1986 was a time of big hair, neon colors, and iconic fashion. The Brat Pack, a group of young actors including Emilio Estevez and Molly Ringwald, were dominating the screens with their coming-of-age films. The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) was a popular gaming console, with games like 'Super Mario Bros.' and 'The Legend of Zelda' becoming household names. As the year came to a close, people were looking forward to the new year and the exciting possibilities it held.