Friday August 02, 1985: on this day

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.

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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 in August 1985 calendar

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August 02, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 1985:

August 02, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 02, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 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 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?


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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:

  • Carroll O'Connor
    Carroll O'Connor

    Carroll o'connor was an american actor best known for his role as archie bunker in the tv series 'all in the family'.

  • Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise

    Dom deluise was an american actor and comedian known for his roles in comedy films and television shows, often collaborating with mel brooks...

  • Isabel Allende
    Isabel Allende

    Isabel 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 Robin

    She is a french comedian, singer, and actress.

  • Kevin Smith
    Kevin Smith

    Kevin smith is a director known for his work on cult classic films such as clerks and dogma.

  • Sam Worthington
    Sam Worthington

    Sam worthington is an australian actor known for his roles in blockbuster films such as avatar and terminator salvation.

  • Wes Craven
    Wes Craven

    American screen writer, filmmaker and author.

  • James Baldwin
    James Baldwin

    American writer (born in 1924).

  • Joanna Cassidy
    Joanna Cassidy

    American actress and film star best known for her role as falcon crest.

  • Myrna Loy
    Myrna Loy

    American actress whose political views brought her to prominence at unesco.

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August 02, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 7 months old,

or 463 months and 17 days old,

or 2015 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14109 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 136 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.

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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 Melville

    French filmmaker.

  • David Huddleston
    David Huddleston

    American actor (b. 1930).

  • Cathleen Nesbitt
    Cathleen Nesbitt

    English 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.

  • Sruly Halberstam

    Hasidic rabbi and Holocaust survivor who became a prominent figure in the Jewish community.

  • Vin Scully

    Vin scully is a retired american sportscaster best known for his 67 seasons as the play-by-play announcer for the los angeles dodgers.

  • Larysa Kosach

    Ukrainian writer known for her poetry and prose.

  • Harace Mann

    American educator and politician known for advocating public education reform.

  • Raymond Carver

    Raymond Carver was an American short story writer and poet, who is considered one of the most influential writers of the late 20th century.

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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
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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:

  1. - Shout
  2. - Everytime You Go Away youtube
  3. - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
  4. - You Give Good Love
  5. - 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:

  1. - Frankie
  2. - Axel F
  3. - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
  4. - Cherish
  5. - 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:

  1. - Freeway Of Love
  2. - Who's Holding Donna Now
  3. - Attack Me With Your Love
  4. - Save Your Love (For #1)
  5. - It's Over Now

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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

Year of the Dragon

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Michael Cimino

Starring: Mickey Rourke, John Lone, Ariane, Leonard Termo

American Flyers

American Flyers

Release year: 1985

Directed by: John Badham

Starring: Kevin Costner, David Marshall Grant, Rae Dawn Chong, Alexandra Paul

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

Volunteers

Volunteers

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Nicholas Meyer

Starring: Tom Hanks, John Candy, Rita Wilson, Tim Thomerson

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

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

Stingray

Release year: 1985

Watchdog

Watchdog

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Yuri Kovalev

Ein Mann macht klar Schiff

Ein Mann macht klar Schiff

Release year: 1985

About Time

About Time

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Curtis

Thundercats

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 Fourth Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The Fourth Deadly Sin

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Edward Delaney, a retired police detective chief, is summoned back to the force to pursue a murderer who acts like a fox. It was a cold November night. Dr.

Hold The Dream by Barbara Taylor Bradford

Hold The Dream

By:

Hold the Dream, the continuation of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s bestseller A Woman of Substance, continues the story of Emma Harte. It is a dramatic tale of triumph and heartbreak.

The Hunt For Red October by Tom Clancy

The Hunt For Red October

By:

This is the bestseller that launched Tom Clancy’s remarkable career. This is a military thriller that gripped readers with its action and was so precise, it was even rumored that the author wrote it.

The Lover by Marguerite Duras

The Lover

By:

The Lover is an international bestseller with over one million copies printed and was a winner in France's Prix Goncourt. Since its publication, critics around the globe have praised it as a great book.

The Class by Erich Segal

The Class

By:

The powerful and moving story of five Harvard Class of 1958 students and their relationships with women is told by Erich Segal, a world-renowned author.

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:

Cross Country USA

Cross Country USA

Platform: PC, Mac

Genre: Edutainment

Publisher: Didatech

Arm Wrestling

Arm Wrestling

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Nintendo

Metro-Cross

Metro-Cross

Platform: Arcade, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Famicom, Sinclair ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: JP/EU Namco; NA/EU U.S. Gold

Heart of Africa

Heart of Africa

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Ballyhoo

Ballyhoo

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, TRS-80, TI-99/4A, Macintosh

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Infocom

history

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.

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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.

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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 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.

Discover how August 1985 calendar looked like.

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