Saturday January 05, 1985: on this day

January 05, 1985 was the 5th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 05, 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 05, 1985, who was born and died on January 05, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 05, 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 5th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 05, 1985?


January 05, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 5th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 05, 1985 can also be written as 1/5/1985 in the US and as 5/1/1985 in UK and Europe.

January 05, 1985 in January 1985 calendar

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January 05, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 05, 1985:

  • Discovery moves to launch pad for sts 51-c mission
  • At the winter consumer electronics show, atari introduces the atari 520st computer. it features 512 kb ram, 192 kb rom including digital research's gem operating system, 640x400 monochrome or 320x200 16-color graphics from a palette of 512 colors, 32 kb screen ram, midi interface, and mouse. price is us$599.
  • Bryan trottier fails on 9th new york islanders' penalty shot.

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January 05, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 5th 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 05, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 05, 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 5th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 05, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 05, 1985 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 05, 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 05, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:14 pm and setting at 07:12 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 05, 1985?


Famous people born on January 05, 1985:

  • Mélanie Bernier
    Mélanie Bernier

    Mélanie bernier is a french actress known for her roles in french films such as 'the names of love' and 'love at first child'.

  • Luvvie Ajayi

    Luvvie ajayi is a nigerian-american author known for her humorous and insightful writing, particularly in her book 'i'm judging you: the...

  • Filinga Filiga

    New zealand rugby league player.

  • Diego Vera

    Uruguayan footballer.

  • Anthony Stewart

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Michael Cuccione

    Canadian actor and singer (born in 1985).

  • Yoon So-Yi

    South korean actress.

  • Tyler James

    American musicologist and author (born in 1940).

  • Fabienne Suter
  • Kazuki Hara
  • Hamdi Harbaoui
  • Yuka Koide
  • Marek Kvapil
  • Mercedes Peris
  • Nathan Pond
  • Danielle Lins
  • Saša Stamenković
  • Harrison Tasher
  • Filip Trejbal

Whose famous birthday is on January 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 5th:

  • Deepika Padukone
    Deepika Padukone

    Deepika padukone is an indian actress and model known for her work in bollywood films and for being one of the highest-paid actresses in...

  • Hayao Miyazaki
    Hayao Miyazaki

    Hayao miyazaki is a renowned japanese filmmaker known for his work in animation, particularly for founding studio ghibli and creating...

  • Marilyn Manson
    Marilyn Manson

    American shock-rocker who rose to the top of charts using a platform that included drag, nudity and arson.

  • Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper

    American producer and actor.

  • Kristin Cavallari
    Kristin Cavallari

    Kristin cavallari is a reality tv star known for her appearances on shows like laguna beach and the hills.

  • Diane Keaton
    Diane Keaton

    American actress, whose first professional stage appearance was in 1968's "hair.

  • Umberto Eco
    Umberto Eco

    Italian writer, teacher, essayist, and researcher.

  • Suki Waterhouse
    Suki Waterhouse

    Suki waterhouse is a british model known for her work with major fashion brands and her appearances in magazines and on runways.

  • January Jones
    January Jones

    January jones is an american actress best known for her role as betty draper in the tv series mad men.

  • Robert Duvall
    Robert Duvall

    American oscar-winning actor and director, writer, producer, often called one of the greatest actors.

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January 05, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 2 months old,

or 470 months and 24 days old,

or 2046 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14328 days old,

if you were born on January 05, 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 05, 1985?

There are 282 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 5th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 05, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 05, 1985.

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January 05, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 05, 1985:

  • Robert L. Surtees

    American cinematographer (b. 1906).

  • Franjo Punčec
  • Matilde Urrutia
  • Norberto Anido

What famous deaths happened on January 5th?

Famous deaths on January 5th:

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Massimo Girotti
    Massimo Girotti

    Italian actor who acted in films for seven decades.

  • Arthur Kennedy
    Arthur Kennedy

    Worcester, massachusetts -- actor (fantastic voyage and peyton place).

  • Don Wilson
    Don Wilson

    Houston astros' pitcher dies from carbon monoxide poisoning at the age of 29.

  • Tina Modotti
    Tina Modotti

    Italian model, actress, photographer and revolutionary political activist (born in 1896).

  • Hans Conried
    Hans Conried

    Baltimore, maryland -- actor (bullwinkle show make room for daddy).

  • Calvin Coolidge
    Calvin Coolidge

    American politician, u.s.

  • Marsella Dumas

    Marsella Dumas was a French novelist best known for her historical novels, including 'The Three Musketeers' and 'The Count of Monte Cristo'.

  • Tip O'Neill

    Tip O'Neill was an American politician and cartoonist who served as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1977 to...

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January 05, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 05, 1985:

  • Mungday (Discordianism)
  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. John Neumann.
  • The eleventh day of Christmas in Western Christianity, and the Twelfth Night of Christmas in Western Christianity.
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January 05, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 05, 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 05, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 05, 1985 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 05, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 05, 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 05, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 05, 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 05, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 05, 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 05, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 05, 1985 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

January 05, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 05, 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 05, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 05, 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 05, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 05, 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 05, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 05, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Son Of The Morning Star by Evan S. Connell

Son Of The Morning Star

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Custer's Last Stand is one of the most significant events in American history. More than 100 years later, books are still being written and people continue to debate about it.

Loving Each Other by Leo Buscaglia

Loving Each Other

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Leo Buscaglia, the bestselling author, explores the challenges and intricacies of love relationships. He poses important questions such as: How can we best integrate our lives?

Illusions Of Love by Cynthia Freeman

Illusions Of Love

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Can we control our destiny? Are we able to alter our destiny? Cynthia Freeman's New York Times bestseller will appeal to anyone who has ever wished for a second chance.

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 …

Pieces Of My Mind by Andrew A. Rooney

Pieces Of My Mind

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Pieces of My Mind by Andy Rooney

January 05, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 05, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Deathstar

Deathstar

Platform: Acorn Electron BBC Micro

Genre: Sinistar clone (multi-directional shoot 'em up)

Publisher: Superior Software[3] Blue Ribbon

Nine Princes in Amber

Nine Princes in Amber

Platform: C64, DOS, Atari ST, Apple II, MSX2

Genre: Text Adventure with graphics

Publisher: Telarium Corporation

Exed Exes

Exed Exes

Platform: Arcade, Nintendo Entertainment System, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Virtual Console

Genre: Vertical shooter

Publisher: Capcom, Tokuma Shoten (Famicom)

Ace

Ace

Platform: Commodore 16, Plus 4, VIC-20, 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, PCW, DOS

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: UK Cascade Games; NA UBX

City Connection

City Connection

Platform: Arcade NES MSX Virtual Console Arcade Archives(PS4)

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Jaleco, Kitcorp, HAMSTER

history

Who was the US President on January 05, 1985?

On January 05, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 05, 1985?

On January 05, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 05, 1985?

On January 05, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 5th?

January 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th 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 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: the syrian network for human rights reported that at least 223 massacres were committed by syrian parties in 2018.
  • 2018 - Northern rakhine state clashes. arsa insurgents using small arms and homemade mines ambush a burmese military convoy at turaing. three members of myanmar’s security forces were reportedly injured.
  • 2017 - Two gunmen are killed in a shootout in izmir over the kurdish-turkish conflict. another escapes. a car bomb explodes during the shootout, killing both a police officer as well as a court employee.

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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.

Saturday January 5, 1985