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August 02, 1985 was the 214th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 02, 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 August 02, 1985, who was born and died on August 02, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 02, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shout by Tears For Fears), movies (e.g. Year of the Dragon, directed by Michael Cimino), TV series (e.g. Stingray) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 2nd, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 02, 1985?
- August 02, 1985: What happened on that day?
- August 02, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 02, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 02, 1985?
- August 02, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 02, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- August 02, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 02, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- August 02, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 02, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 02, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 02, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 02, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on August 02, 1985?
What day of the week was August 02, 1985?
August 02, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 214th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 02, 1985 can also be written as 8/2/1985 in the US and as 2/8/1985 in UK and Europe.
August 02, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 02, 1985:
- Delta lockheed l-1011 crashes at dallas-ft worth airport, 137 die
- Delta air lines flight 191, a lockheed l-1011 tristar, crashes at dallas/fort worth international airport killing 137.
August 02, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 02, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 2nd, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 02, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 02, 1985 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 August 02, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:38 pm and setting at 08:32 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Aug 30, 1985.
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Who was born on August 02, 1985?
Famous people born on August 02, 1985:
- Shanquita Fluker
Professional basketball player known for her skills on the court.
- Ilir Bozoljac
Former professional tennis player from Serbia.
- Tyrann Brack
Talented sculptor recognized for his innovative works.
- Jimmy Briand
He is a french soccer (association football) player currently playing for hannover 96 in bundesliga.
- Britt Nicole
American christian pop singer.
- David Hart Smith
Canadian wrestler.
- Stephen Ferris
Irish rugby player.
- Harry Smith
Canadian professional wrestler.
- Harry Smith (wrester)
- Chase Armitage
- Antoinette Nana Djimou
- Highsnob
- Simon Niepmann
- Heidi Pelttari
- Fernando Alexandre
- Carlos Tobalina
- Marko Blažić
Whose famous birthday is on August 2nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 2nd:
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Dom DeLuiseDom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...
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Carroll O'ConnorCarroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.
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Isabel AllendeIsabel allende is a chilean author known for her bestselling novels, such as 'the house of the spirits' and 'eva luna', which often...
![Muriel Robin]()
Muriel RobinShe is a french comedian, singer, and actress.
![Sam Worthington]()
Sam WorthingtonSam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.
![Kevin Smith]()
Kevin SmithKevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.
![Wes Craven]()
Wes CravenAmerican screen writer, filmmaker and author.
![James Baldwin]()
James BaldwinAmerican writer (born in 1924).
![Joanna Cassidy]()
Joanna CassidyAmerican actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.
![Myrna Loy]()
Myrna LoyAmerican actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.
August 02, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 38 years 8 months old,
or 464 months and 18 days old,
or 2020 weeks and 1 day old,
or 14141 days old,
if you were born on August 02, 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 August 02, 1985?
There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 2nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 02, 1985.
August 02, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 02, 1985:
- Frank Faylen
Vaudevillian dies of pneumonia at the age of 79.
- João Pereira Venâncio
- Bob Holt
What famous deaths happened on August 2nd?
Famous deaths on August 2nd:
![Jean-Pierre Melville]()
Jean-Pierre MelvilleFrench filmmaker.
![David Huddleston]()
David HuddlestonAmerican actor (b. 1930).
![Cathleen Nesbitt]()
Cathleen NesbittEnglish actress (separate tables) dies at 93.
- Josehua Bell
Inventor of the telephone and credited with the first successful experiment in talking through a wire.
- Lexander Graham Bell
Inventor and entrepreneur who revolutionized communication with the invention of the telephone.
- Thomas Gainsborough
Thomas Gainsborough was an English portrait and landscape painter who was one of the most influential British artists of the 18th century.
- Sruly Halberstam
Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.
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August 02, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 02, 1985:
- St. Etheldritha/Alfrida
- St. Alphonsus Mary de Ligouri
- St. Stephen
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 4 saints: St. Peter Julian Eymard
- Feast day of Ilya the Prophet in Russian Orthodox Church
- Bulgaria/Republic of Macedonia - Ilinden (St. Ilya Day), a day of remembrance of the Ilinden Uprising
- Costa Rica - Our Lady of the Angels
- Day of airborne forces in Russia
August 02, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 02, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 29th and August 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 02, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1985 was Shout by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.
August 02, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 02, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tears For Fears - Shout
- Paul Young - Everytime You Go Away
- Sting - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
- Whitney Houston - You Give Good Love
- Bruce Springsteen - Glory Days
August 02, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1985 was Frankie by Sister Sledge, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.
August 02, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 02, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Sister Sledge - Frankie
- Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F
- Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
- Kool & The Gang - Cherish
- Madonna - Crazy For You
August 02, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.
August 02, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 02, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
- Debarge - Who's Holding Donna Now
- Cameo - Attack Me With Your Love
- Rene & Angela - Save Your Love (For #1)
- Luther Vandross - It's Over Now
August 02, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 02, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Year of the Dragon
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Michael Cimino
Starring: Mickey Rourke, John Lone, Ariane, Leonard Termo
American Flyers
Release year: 1985
Directed by: John Badham
Starring: Kevin Costner, David Marshall Grant, Rae Dawn Chong, Alexandra Paul
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
Volunteers
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Nicholas Meyer
Starring: Tom Hanks, John Candy, Rita Wilson, Tim Thomerson
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
August 02, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 02, 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:
Stingray
Release year: 1985
Watchdog
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Yuri Kovalev
Ein Mann macht klar Schiff
Release year: 1985
About Time
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Richard Curtis
Thundercats
Release year: 1985
Country: United States of America
August 02, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 02, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Cider House Rules
By: John Irving
The Cider House Rules was first published in 1985. It is set in rural Maine during the first half century. The story of Dr.
Lonesome Dove
By: Larry McMurtry
Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic Lonesome Dove is a love story, adventure, and epic of the frontier. It is the third book in the Lonesome Dove Tetralogy.
A Light In The Attic
By: Shel Silverstein
While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?
Nutcracker
By: Shana Alexander
The classic true crime story of Frances Bradshaw Schreuder is a New York Times bestseller. She was a Manhattan socialite who convinced the only assassin who wouldn't accept her--her teenage boy--to kill her multimillionaire husband.
August 02, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 02, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Nine Princes in Amber
Acrojet
Psi 5 Trading Company
Exed Exes
Antix
Who was the US President on August 02, 1985?
On August 02, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 02, 1985?
On August 02, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 02, 1985?
On August 02, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 2nd?
August 2nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 2nd day of the month of August. 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 August 2nd, such as:
- 2018 - Saudi arabian-led intervention, battle of al hudaydah in yemen: at least 20 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition in al hudaydah (yemen). saudi arabia's spokesperson denied that its jets were present in the area, but blamed rebels.
- 2017 - Two american soldiers are killed by a suicide bomber in afghanistan's war on terror. the taliban claim responsibility.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: a volunteer search and rescue team from the syria civil defence says that 33 people were injured by toxic gas dropped from an unmanned helicopter onto saraqeb, rebel-held idlib governorate.
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 August 1985?
August 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
