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January 1986

The year began with the tragic Space Shuttle Challenger disaster, which was witnessed live by millions of schoolchildren.

birth
Mischa Barton

The "O.C." star is born in London.
Deepika Padukone

The Bollywood superstar is born.
disaster
Space Shuttle Challenger Disaster

The "Teacher in Space" mission ends in tragedy.
politics
Museveni Takes Power in Uganda

End of the Ugandan Bush War.
space
Challenger Disaster

The Space Shuttle breaks apart 73 seconds into flight.
Notable Passings: Cary Grant, Georgia O'Keeffe, Benny Goodman