Several significant events occurred in 1986, including a notable incident involving Diego Maradona and the "Hand of God" goal in the FIFA World Cup. The year also saw other major happenings, such as the Chornobyl nuclear power plant accident and a speech by Reagan at the U.N. Additionally, 1986 was a year of importance for various other topics, including music, sports, and international relations, although the exact connections between these events are unclear.