Tuesday January 01, 1985: on this day

January 01, 1985 was the 1st day of the year 1985, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is January 01, 1985 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 01, 1985, who was born and died on January 01, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 01, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Like A Virgin by Madonna), movies (e.g. The Falcon and the Snowman, directed by John Schlesinger), TV series (e.g. Lucky Luke) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 1st, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 01, 1985?


January 01, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 1st day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1985 can also be written as 1/1/1985 in the US and as 1/1/1985 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1985 in January 1985 calendar

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January 01, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 01, 1985:

  • International youth year begins
  • Vh-1 made its broadcasting debut
  • The internet's domain name system is created.
  • Us's first manadatory seat belt law goes into effect (new york).
  • Vh-1 premieres on us cable as an adult contemporary music video channel.
  • The first british mobile phone call is made by michael harrison to his father sir ernest harrison, chairman of vodafone.

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January 01, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on January 1st, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 01, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 01, 1985 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 1985 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on January 01, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 12:52 pm and setting at 02:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1985.

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Who was born on January 01, 1985?


Famous people born on January 01, 1985:

  • Maeve Dermody
    Maeve Dermody

    Australian actress known for her roles in film, television, and theatre.

  • Juliana Harkavy
    Juliana Harkavy

    Juliana Harkavy is an actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'Arrow' and 'The Walking Dead'.

  • Refoel Zaga

    Refoel Zaga is an Israeli entrepreneur and the co-founder of Fiverr, a leading online marketplace for freelance services.

  • Sola Akinlade

    Sola Akinlade is the co-founder and CEO of Paystack, a leading payment processing company in Africa.

  • Bhavik Rathod

    Bhavik Rathod is the co-founder and CEO of Instacart, a leading grocery delivery service in the United States.

  • Kayode Aderinokun

    Kayode Aderinokun is a Nigerian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Flutterwave, a leading African fintech company.

  • Juvia Loxar

    A water mage from the anime and manga series Fairy Tail.

  • Baraa Taibah

    Baraa Taibah is a Saudi Arabian entrepreneur who founded the e-commerce platform Noon.

  • Juvia Lockser

    A water mage from the anime/manga series Fairy Tail.

  • Rachel Thomas

    Prominent figure in the field of data science and machine learning.

  • Winda Tanujaya

    Winda Tanujaya is an Indonesian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Tokopedia, one of the largest e-commerce platforms in Southeast Asia.

  • Nihan Aydın

    Nihan Aydın is a Turkish actress known for her roles in popular Turkish television series.

  • Arinze Onumonu

    Arinze Onumonu is a Nigerian entrepreneur and the founder of Paystack, a leading online payment processing company in Africa.

  • Mohanad Hammad

    Mohanad Hammad is a Palestinian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Bayt.

  • Olaoluwa Awojobi

    Olaoluwa Awojobi is a Nigerian entrepreneur and the founder of Paystack, a leading online payment platform in Africa.

  • Hassaan Adly

    Renowned soccer player known for his exceptional skills on the field.

  • Shandee Frew

    Shandee Frew is an Australian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Canva, a graphic design platform.

  • Hamsa Balaji

    Hamsa Balaji is an Indian entrepreneur and the co-founder of Unacademy, an online learning platform.

  • Leray Qian

    Leray Qian is a Chinese entrepreneur and the co-founder of the e-commerce platform Pinduoduo.

  • Mady Christiansen

    Innovative software engineer known for her contributions to AI technology.

Whose famous birthday is on January 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 1st:

  • Vidya Balan
    Vidya Balan

    Vidya balan is an indian actress and model known for her versatile roles in bollywood films, particularly for her performances in...

  • Nana Patekar
    Nana Patekar

    Nana patekar is an indian stage and film actor known for his intense performances in both mainstream and art house films.

  • Hiep Thi Le
    Hiep Thi Le

    Vietnamese-American actress known for her role in the film 'Heaven & Earth'.

  • Grandmaster Flash
    Grandmaster Flash

    Grandmaster flash is a pioneering dj and hip-hop artist known for his innovative turntable techniques and influential contributions to the...

  • Anju Mahendru
    Anju Mahendru

    Anju Mahendru is an Indian actress who has appeared in several Bollywood films and television shows.

  • Maurice Béjart
    Maurice Béjart

    French choreographer, dancer, ballet director, and choreographer; his style combines jazz, avant-garde and non-traditional dance forms.

  • Fatima Sana Shaikh
    Fatima Sana Shaikh

    Fatima sana shaikh is an indian actress known for her role as geeta phogat in the film dangal.

  • Morris Chestnut
    Morris Chestnut

    American actor known for his roles in films like 'Boyz n the Hood' and 'The Best Man'.

  • Frank Langella
    Frank Langella

    American actor and legitimate theater producer.

  • Sonali Bendre
    Sonali Bendre

    Indian actress and model.

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January 01, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 3 months old,

or 471 months and 16 days old,

or 2050 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14351 days old,

if you were born on January 01, 1985.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1985?

There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 1st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 01, 1985.

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January 01, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 01, 1985:

  • Netty Dorothy

    Renowned painter known for her vibrant landscapes.

  • Spyridon Vassiliou

    Renowned Greek poet known for his lyrical works.

  • Everett Holles

    Everett Holles was an American journalist who worked for CBS News and other media outlets.

  • Kamatari Fujiwara

    Japanese actor (born in 1905).

  • Octavie Gélinier

    French actress known for her roles in silent films.

  • Gladys Malvern

    Gladys Malvern was an American author who wrote historical novels and biographies for young readers.

  • Lillias Forde

    Lillias Forde was a British mathematician who made contributions to the field of number theory.

  • Oaks Harrington

    Oaks Harrington was an American football player who played as a halfback in the National Football League.

  • Eugean Tanner

    Eugean Tanner was an American football player who played as a fullback in the National Football League.

  • Lora Haines

    American author known for her novels and short stories.

  • Adella Kounovsky

    Adella Kounovsky was a Czech photographer known for her captivating black and white photographs.

  • Evalyn Clark

    Evalyn Clark was a pioneering biologist known for her research on marine life.

  • Leola N. King

    Leola N. King was an American politician known for her contributions to civil rights and community development.

  • Almeda Orams

    Almeda Orams was a prominent politician known for her advocacy for social welfare programs.

  • Einar Aaker

    Einar Aaker was a renowned journalist known for his investigative reporting.

  • Florestine Peyron

    Florestine Peyron was a French politician who served as a member of the Senate.

  • Sigerson Clifford

    Irish poet and writer (born in 1913).

  • Billy Brown
  • Knud Vermehren
  • Herbert Shelton

What famous deaths happened on January 1st?

Famous deaths on January 1st:

  • Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero

    Cuban-american actor (joker, batman, falcon crest) dies from complications of bronchitis (born 1907).

  • Margaret Sullavan
    Margaret Sullavan

    American actress who achieved her greatest fame in the 1943 stage production "voice of the turtle.

  • Donna Douglas
    Donna Douglas

    American actress (b. 1932).

  • Ray Walston
    Ray Walston

    American actor, most famous for his role in the tv sitcom "my favorite martian".

  • Juanita Moore
    Juanita Moore

    Juanita Moore was an American film and television actress, best known for her Academy Award-nominated role in the film Imitation of Life.

  • Barton MacLane
    Barton MacLane

    Barton MacLane was a popular actor who appeared in numerous films and television shows.

  • Victor Buono
    Victor Buono

    Actor (mr schubert man from atlantis), is killed at 43.

  • June Clayworth
    June Clayworth

    Actress (bodyguard and criminal court), succumbs to lymphoma.

  • Gertrude Michael
    Gertrude Michael

    Actress (caged cleopatra), who dies at 53.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 1st

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January 01, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


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January 01, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 01, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 01, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1985 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 01, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 01, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Like A Virgin
  2. - Wild Boys
  3. - Sea Of Love
  4. - Cool It Now
  5. - We Belong

January 01, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 01, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 01, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Saving All My Love For You
  2. - Do They Know It's Christmas?
  3. - Last Christmas / Everything She Wants
  4. - Merry Christmas Everyone
  5. - I'm Your Man

January 01, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1985 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 01, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 01, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Operator
  2. - Solid
  3. - Treat Her Like A Lady
  4. - Show Me
  5. - Gotta Get You Home Tonight

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January 01, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 01, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Falcon and the Snowman

The Falcon and the Snowman

Release year: 1985

Directed by: John Schlesinger

Starring: Timothy Hutton, Sean Penn, Pat Hingle, Joyce Van Patten

The New Kids

The New Kids

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Sean S. Cunningham

Starring: Shannon Presby, Lori Loughlin, James Spader, John Philbin

Phenomena

Phenomena

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Jennifer Connelly, Dalila Di Lazzaro, Daria Nicolodi, Kaspar Capparoni, Fiore Argento, Michele Soavi, Donald Pleasence, Federica Mastroianni, Patrick Bauchau, Fiorenza Tessari, Franco Trevisi, Fulvio Mingozzi

Country: Italy

Maccheroni

Maccheroni

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ettore Scola

Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Daria Nicolodi, Jack Lemmon, Isa Danieli, Ernesto Mahieux, Marta Bifano, Franco Angrisano, Orsetta Gregoretti, Giovanni Mauriello, Patrizia Sacchi, Jean-François Perrier, Maria Luisa Santella

Country: Italy

1984

1984

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Michael Radford

Starring: John Hurt, Richard Burton, Suzanna Hamilton, Cyril Cusack

Country: United States of America

January 01, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 01, 1985 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Lucky Luke

Lucky Luke

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Terence Hill

Pushing Up Daisies

Pushing Up Daisies

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Selina Barker

Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

Pogo 1104

Pogo 1104

Release year: 1984

Drei reizende Schwestern

Drei reizende Schwestern

Release year: 1984

January 01, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 01, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Sicilian by Mario Puzo

The Sicilian

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Mario Puzo's internationally acclaimed novel The Godfather was a huge success. He has been often imitated, but never surpassed. The classic novel by Puzo, The Sicilian is a cornerstone of the author's work. It is a romantic and unforgettable story …

Love And War by John Jakes

Love And War

By:

John Jakes, #1 New York Times Bestseller, presents part 2 of his epic North and South Trilogy. This is the Civil War saga that inspired the iconic television series North and South. With over 5 million copies sold, it's a …

The Bridge Across Forever by Richard Bach

The Bridge Across Forever

By:

The New York Times Bestseller List for more than a year! Richard Bach's classic and inspiring love story of hope and love "We're the bridge across forever, arching above and adventuring for the sea,"

God Knows by Joseph Heller

God Knows

By:

Joseph Heller's powerful and moving novel, which is both funny and deeply moving, tells the story of David. David is the legendary warrior king of Israel and husband to Bathsheba. Now, meet David the Jewish child, the plagiarized poet and …

Nutcracker by E. T. A. Hoffmann

Nutcracker

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"A classic, complete and new book. This is one of the ten most illustrated children's books. New York Times Book ReviewThe Nutcracker tale, by E.T.A.

January 01, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 01, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Macadam Bumper

Macadam Bumper

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, MSX, Oric-1/Atmos, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: ERE Informatique (France) Personal Software Services (UK) Accolade (US)

Battle City

Battle City

Platform: Family Computer, Game Boy, Arcade (Nintendo VS. System), Sharp X1, Virtual Console (Wii and Wii U)

Genre: Action, Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Namco

King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne

King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne

Platform: PC, Macintosh, Apple II, Apple IIGS, Amiga, Atari ST, PCjr

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Nightshade

Nightshade

Platform: ZX Spectrum Amstrad CPC BBC Micro MSX Commodore 64

Genre: Action-adventure game; Maze game

Publisher: Ultimate Play The Game

Lunar Pool

Lunar Pool

Platform: NES, MSX, Virtual Console

Genre: Cue sports game

Publisher: Pony Canyon, Inc. (Japan) FCI (North America)

history

Who was the US President on January 01, 1985?

On January 01, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 01, 1985?

On January 01, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 01, 1985?

On January 01, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 1st?

January 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - War in afghanistan: 27 afghan national security forces members are killed by the taliban in coordinated attacks in northern afghanistan. they refused to negotiate peace with the government.
  • 2018 - Kashmir conflict: after 36 hours, an armed standoff between indian security force and kashimiri rebels at paramilitary bases ends with eight people dying.
  • 2017 - 2017 istanbul nightclub attack: on the european coast of bosphorus, a gunman opened fire at a istanbul nightclub, killing at most 39 people and injuring 69 more. (bbc), (ap via abc news australia),

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What happened in 1985?

1985 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Caps 4-Isles 3 (OT) - Patrick Division Semifinals - Caps hold 1-0 lead
  • Challenger moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS 51-B mission
  • Caps 2-Isles 1 (OT) - Patrick Division Semifinals - Caps hold 2-0 lead

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What was the calendar for January 1985?

January 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1985 calendar looked like.

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