Timeline July 1986

Events in July 1986 4

• 1901 – 1986 Rudy Vallée (1901-1986) American singer, bandleader and actor, one of the first pop idols of the radio age.
• 1986 Wimbledon 1986 Men: Boris Becker · Women: Martina Navratilova Navratilova's sixth consecutive title — an Open Era record.
• 1986 Rudy Vallée dies in North Hollywood Rudy Vallée dies aged 84.
• 1986 Statue of Liberty Centennial Statue reopens after restoration for its 100th anniversary The Statue of Liberty reopened to the public after a two-year restoration, marking its hundredth anniversary with a four-day celebration in New York Harbor. President Reagan presided over the ceremony, which included tall ships and fireworks. The event drew millions of visitors and international television coverage.