Diana Ross was riding high in the charts with Chain Reaction and Europe sang of the Final Countdown.
Closer to home, all this was happening in Sunderland and we want your memories of it all.
There was a royal visit, Dewhirst workers were in the picture and it was the start of Nissan in Sunderland.
What do you remember of all this? Take a look through our selection and then get in touch with your own memories.
1. Barclay Court in February 1986
Plans to transform Barclay Court into flats and bungalows with front and back gardens were announced in 1986. Photo: Sunderland Echo
2. Dewhirsts in Pennywell
Were you pictured in this line-up of workers at the Dewhirsts Clothing Factory in Pennywell in November 1986? Photo: Sunderland Echo
3. Disco time!
It's a three-legged disco at Washington School in December 1986. Remember this? Photo: Sunderland Echo
4. Taking stock at St Peter's fair
Al the fun of the St Peter's fair for Martin Liddle, centre, Wayne Thomas, left, and Vargo Divanis. Photo: Sunderland Echo