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  1. On This Day January 28 1986 - Space Shuttle Challenger Exploded After Takeoff Killing All Seven Astronauts

    On This Day January 28 1986 - Space Shuttle Challenger Exploded After Takeoff Killing All Seven Astronauts

    On this day January 28 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger exploded shortly after liftoff, killing all seven astronauts on board. The disaster unfolded live on television, shocking viewers across the world and bringing the U.S. space program to an abrupt halt. The tragedy marked one of the most...
  2. On This Day January 27 1986 - Mark Harmon Was Named Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine

    On This Day January 27 1986 - Mark Harmon Was Named Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine

    On this day January 27 1986, Mark Harmon was named Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine, reflecting his rising popularity and clean cut leading man image during the mid 1980s. At the time, Harmon was widely recognized for his television and film work, embodying a confident but approachable style...
  3. On This Day: July 9, 1986 – Homosexuality Was Legalized in New Zealand

    On This Day: July 9, 1986 – Homosexuality Was Legalized in New Zealand

    On this day July 9, 1986, homosexuality was officially decriminalized in New Zealand following the passage of the Homosexual Law Reform Act. The new law removed the criminal penalties for consensual sex between men aged sixteen and older, bringing New Zealand in line with a growing number of...
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