1986

1986 was a common year starting on Wednesday. It was preceded by 1985 and succeeded by 1987.

Events

 * 1 January: Brunant joins the European Union alongside Portugal and Spain
 * 24 November: Soap opera Ambroos Square debuts
 * December: Footballer Anthony Angelmar retires from Mediterranean FC due to injury
 * Construction of the Cape Cross Coliseum begins

Births

 * 12 January: Mohammed Ezzat, boxer
 * 12 February: Prince Bernd, consort of Queen Helene
 * 7 March: Simona Sin Suerte, pop singer
 * 17 May: Ibra El-Zein, famous footballer
 * 8 October: Oliver Styles, professional cyclist

Deaths

 * 9 April: Cristove Vianna, filmmaker
 * 30 April: Karel Zeegers, resistance fighter
 * Luisette Springland, 1920s showgirl