1986 was the last Halleys comet, and it won't be back until 2061. So, while this is a very popular name thrown around. Most younger adults have never even seen it!

Might see if these help ring a bell for you

• 1997 - hale-bopp
• 1996 - comet Hyakutake
• 1994 - Shoemaker (struck Jupiter - too old here)