1986 News

[March 2nd, 1986] Corazon Aquino announced the restoration of legal rights, including the writ of habeas corpus, to 1.5 million supporters in Manila. Meanwhile, deposed leader Ferdinand Marcos remains in exile in Hawaii with $1.2 million in cash and jewels seized by U.S. Customs.

NASCAR Winston Cup Series North Carolina Motor Speedway March 2nd, 1986 1986 Goodwrench 500

[March 2nd, 1986] Terry Labonte won the Goodwrench 500 at Rockingham, leading 304 laps to hold off Harry Gant. Known as "Iceman," Labonte maintained a strategic lead for the final 56 laps. The victory reinforced his success at the treacherous 1.017-mile North Carolina Motor Speedway.

[March 2nd, 1986] Police are searching for 16-year-old Jason Hicks, who vanished after leaving his Addiscombe home to buy eggs and chocolate. He was last seen Sunday night heading to a store just 200 yards away. Authorities describe his disappearance as a total mystery.

[March 2nd, 1986] Today's Peanuts comic by Charles Schulz

The program is dedicated to "lost" hits of the 70s and 80s—songs that were once massive chart-toppers but rarely receive airplay on standard classic hits stations.

[March 2nd, 1986] The popular radio show The Lost 45s with Barry Scott made its official debut on commercial radio. Hosted by Barry Scott, the show premiered on 100.7 WZLX in Boston after a three-year run on Emerson College’s WERS.

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[March 1st, 1986] The Japanese anime TV series "Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ", the third installment in Sunrise's long running Gundam franchise and the last TV series in the franchise released in Japan's Shōwa period, premieres on ANN

[March 1st, 1986] Colorful covers of today's comic book issues

[March 1st, 1986] Colorful covers of today's magazines

[March 1st, 1986] This week's music charts. Mr. Mister's "Kyrie" hits #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

[March 1st, 1986] Virginia Rich publishes the book "The Nantucket Diet Murders (The Eugenia Potter Mysteries)"

NWA Worldwide Wrestling March 1, 1986

[March 1st, 1986] NWA World Wide Wrestling

[March 1st, 1986] Og Mandino re-publishes the book "The Choice: A Surprising New Message of Hope"

Mid-South Wrestling March 1, 1986

[March 1st, 1986] Mid-South Wrestling

[March 1st, 1986] Fisherman Giuseppe Falconi claims he saw a dark green creature with large scales twice in Lake Endine. Some suggest it might be Asian carp, though the lake is dangerously shallow at 7-8 meters deep.

An 8-0 Evander Holyfield goes up against the experienced former World Title challenger Chisanda Mutti in Lancaster, Pennsylvania 01-03-1986. Evander Holyfield vs Chisanda Mutti 01-03-1986

[March 1st, 1986] Evander Holyfield knocked out Chisanda Mutti in the third round of their Lancaster, Pennsylvania cruiserweight bout. The 9-0 fighter with six knockouts defeated the British Commonwealth champion before referee Tony Wolfe stopped the contest at 1:37 of the round.

[March 1st, 1986] Church Publishing, Inc. publishes the book "Daily Office Book: Years One and Two"