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1986 in music This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1986. Specific locations *1986 in British music * 1986 in Norwegian music Specific genres * 1986 in country music * 1986 in heavy metal music * 1986 in hip hop music * 1986 ...
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List of number-one albums (United States) This is a list of number-one albums in the United States by year from the main '' Billboard'' albums chart, currently called the ''Billboard'' 200. ''Billboard'' first began publishing an album chart on March 24, 1945. The chart expanded to 20 ...


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1986 The year 1986 was designated as the International Year of Peace by the United Nations. Events January * January 1 ** Aruba gains increased autonomy from the Netherlands by separating from the Netherlands Antilles. **Spain and Portugal ente ...
1986 record charts