What happened on August 31, 1986?

Headlines from August 31, 1986

• ⚾ Bo Jackson to Royals – Bo Jackson, Heisman Trophy winner, signs with the Kansas City Royals after a minor league stint, set to join the team as rosters expand.
• 🇫🇷 Chirac on New Caledonia – French Prime Minister Jacques Chirac assures that all New Caledonians will have a voice in upcoming elections.
• 🌍 California AIDS Legislation – California passes a law prohibiting job and housing discrimination against individuals with AIDS.
• 🏊 Twins Win Swimming – Sisters Karen and Sarah Josephson win the duet event at the Lotte Cup, defeating the reigning world champions.
• 🎨 Greece's First Female Envoy – Elisabeth Papazoi becomes Greece's first female ambassador, appointed to Cuba.
• 📚 Arts Resource Consortium Formed – Three organizations unite to form an Arts Resource Consortium to support artists and arts associations.
• 🌊 Charles River Cleanup – The Charles River undergoes a significant cleanup, allowing for community swimming events to resume.
• 🏛️ Mitterrand Aids Cuban Dissident – French President Francois Mitterrand seeks to help a prominent Cuban dissident escape to safety.
• 🎉 Houston Celebrates 150 Years – Houston marks its 150th anniversary with celebrations, despite economic challenges from the oil industry.
• 💼 U.S. Aid to Egypt Reoriented – The U.S. announces a reorientation of its civilian aid program to Egypt, reflecting changing priorities.