1986
Reagan era date
1986 is the year following 1985 and preceding 1987.
Like other years, it functions as a noun marking a point in time born in 1986, an adjective modifying things from that period a 1986 Toyota, or shorthand for cultural moments associated with that year.
Years become nostalgic markers: That's so 1986.
Premier combat aviator
- The FlyBody-horror transformation film
- LabyrinthMythic Cretan maze
- Aliens1986 sci-fi action sequel
- MetroidFictional parasitic alien species
Dragon Quest · ALF · Run-DMC · Madonna · Van Halen · Bon Jovi · Pet Shop Boys · The Cosby Show
Electronic sound-generating instruments
- MTVYouth-oriented video network
- VHSAnalog tape format
- cassetteMagnetic audio cartridge
- neonInert illuminating element
aerobics · legwarmers · breakdancing · arcade · mullets · boombox · Walkman · new wave
Soviet nuclear disaster site
- Challenger disasterShuttle destroyed during ascent
- Halley's CometPredictable orbiting frozen body
- Iran-Contra affairCovert arms-hostages-rebels scheme
- People PowerNonviolent democratic mass movement
Recalling past experiences
- yearningIntense prolonged craving
- wistfulnessTender sadness for absence
- longingIntense, persistent desire
- recollectionRecalled mental image
flashback · memory · retrospection · bittersweet · sepia-toned · throwback · vintage · retro
Top Gun
Premier combat aviator
Metroid · Dragon Quest · ALF · Run-DMC · Madonna · Van Halen · Bon Jovi · Pet Shop Boys · The Cosby Show · Crocodile Dundee
synthesizers
Electronic sound-generating instruments
neon · aerobics · legwarmers · breakdancing · arcade · mullets · boombox · Walkman · new wave · hair bands
Chernobyl
Soviet nuclear disaster site
- Challenger disasterShuttle destroyed during ascent
- Halley's CometPredictable orbiting frozen body
- Iran-Contra affairCovert arms-hostages-rebels scheme
reminiscence
Recalling past experiences
- yearningIntense prolonged craving
- wistfulnessTender sadness for absence
- longingIntense, persistent desire
recollection · flashback · memory · retrospection · bittersweet · sepia-toned · throwback · vintage · retro · childhood
1986ancient times
Long-ago historical era
prehistoric era · 1886 · 2086 · 1786 · antiquity