What happened on December 20, 1986?

Headlines from December 20, 1986

• ✈️ Experimental Plane Soars – The experimental plane Voyager flew over the Atlantic with more fuel than expected, marking a significant achievement in aviation.
• 🇺🇸 Bush Urges Truth – Vice President Bush called for former officials Poindexter and North to testify about their roles in the Iran arms controversy.
• 🌍 U.N. Budget Reform – The U.N. General Assembly unanimously agreed on a resolution to revamp its budget-making process to avoid bankruptcy.
• 📈 Consumer Prices Rise – The Consumer Price Index increased by 0.3% in November, reflecting a mild inflation trend linked to rising oil prices.
• 🌋 Lava Destroys Homes – Lava from Mount Kilauea destroyed 13 homes and forced over 400 residents to evacuate from affected areas.
• 🏅 Houston Bids for Olympics – Houston announced its bid to host the 1996 Olympics after successfully hosting the U.S. Olympic Festival last summer.
• 📉 Chrysler Output Decline – Chrysler predicted a 1% drop in production for the upcoming quarter due to plant conversions for new models.
• 📊 Brazil Renegotiates Debt – Brazil received positive news as 17 creditors agreed to renegotiate its debts without prior IMF conditions.
• 💼 Justice Dept. Inquiry – The Justice Department seeks an independent counsel to investigate the finances of a former assistant Attorney General.
• 🔍 C.I.A. Leadership Uncertainty – The C.I.A. faces uncertainty with its leader absent, amid increasing scrutiny from Congress.