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October 07, 1985 was the 280th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Monday.
Is October 07, 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 October 07, 1985, who was born and died on October 07, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 07, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Oh Sheila by Ready For The World), movies (e.g. Phenomena, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. The Equalizer) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 7th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 07, 1985?
- October 07, 1985: What happened on that day?
- October 07, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 07, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 07, 1985?
- October 07, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 07, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- October 07, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 07, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- October 07, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 07, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 07, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 07, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 07, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 07, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on October 07, 1985?
What day of the week was October 07, 1985?
October 07, 1985 was a Monday and it was the 280th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 07, 1985 can also be written as 10/7/1985 in the US and as 7/10/1985 in UK and Europe.
October 07, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 07, 1985:
- 21st space shuttle mission (51-j) - atlantis 1 lands at edwards afb
- Lynette woodward, chosen as 1st woman on harlem globetrotters
- Plo terrorists sieze italian cruise liner achille lauro
- The mameyes landslide kills close to 300 in the worst landslide in north american history.
- The achille lauro is hijacked by palestine liberation organization.
- The mameyes landslide kills almost 200 people in puerto rico.
- Four men from the palestine liberation front hijack the ms off the coast of egypt.
October 07, 1985: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- St. Louis Cardinals - Washington Redskins : 10 - 27
October 07, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 7th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 07, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 07, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 7th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 07, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 07, 1985 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 07, 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 October 07, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:04 pm and setting at 03:49 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 1985.
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Who was born on October 07, 1985?
Famous people born on October 07, 1985:
- Nikan Khosravi
Lead vocalist of the Iranian band 'Kiosk'.
- Evan Longoria
Professional baseball player known for his time with the Tampa Bay Rays.
- Krzysztof Chrapek
- Chin Chum
- Alfredo Rodríguez
- Jonathan Tabu
- Scott Wiseman
- Daniele Meucci
- Jana Chochlova
- Adeílson Pereira de Mello
- Mark Duffy
- Mattias Hargin
Whose famous birthday is on October 7th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 7th:
![Sharad Kelkar]()
Sharad KelkarIndian actor known for his work in Bollywood and television.
![Toni Braxton]()
Toni BraxtonToni braxton is an american singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs such as 'un-break my heart' and 'breathe again'.
![Oliver North]()
Oliver NorthAmerican patriot and career marine who was fired in november 1986 from the national security council (nsc).
![Diana Lynn]()
Diana LynnLos angeles, california -- actress.
![Dylan Baker]()
Dylan BakerAmerican character actor.
![Edison Chen]()
Edison ChenHong Kong actor known for his roles in Infernal Affairs and Initial D..
![Vaughn Monroe]()
Vaughn MonroeAmerican musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.
![Nicole Ari Parker]()
Nicole Ari ParkerAmerican actress.
![Mary Badham]()
Mary BadhamAmerican actress.
![Aaron Ashmore]()
Aaron AshmoreCanadian actor.
October 07, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 38 years 6 months old,
or 462 months and 17 days old,
or 2011 weeks and 2 days old,
or 14079 days old,
if you were born on October 07, 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 October 07, 1985?
There are 166 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 7th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 07, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 07, 1985.
October 07, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 07, 1985:
- Cemal Reşit Rey
Turkish pianist, composer, and conductor (b. 1904).
- Štefan Fabián
- Wolfgang Kieling
- Juan Cunha
What famous deaths happened on October 7th?
Famous deaths on October 7th:
![Deryck Guyler]()
Deryck GuylerBritish actor known for his roles in radio, film, and television.
- Edgel Allen Poe
Renowned for his macabre and horror tales.
- Alegend Poe
Master of macabre and mystery fiction, famous for 'The Raven' and 'The Tell-Tale Heart'.
- Boen Poe
Renowned American poet known for his macabre and gothic tales.
- Ovadia Yosef
Prominent Sephardic rabbi known for his religious writings and leadership.
- Edgel Poe
Renowned American writer known for his macabre and gothic tales.
- Ahnya Politkovskaya
Ahnya Politkovskaya was a Russian journalist and human rights activist who was known for her critical reporting on the Second Chechen War...
- Aidenn Poe
Aidenn Poe was an American writer, poet, and literary critic, considered part of the American Romantic Movement, best known for his poetry...
- Radclyffe Hall
Radclyffe Hall was a British author best known for her novel 'The Well of Loneliness', which is considered a groundbreaking work in lesbian...
- Clarence Birdseye
Clarence Birdseye was an American inventor and businessman who developed a process for deep-freezing food, which led to the creation of the...
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October 07, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 07, 1985:
- World Cotton Day
October 07, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 07, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 7th and October 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 07, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 07, 1985 was Oh Sheila by Ready For The World, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.
October 07, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 07, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
- Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
- A-Ha - Take On Me
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
October 07, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 07, 1985 was The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.
October 07, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 07, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love
- Midge Ure - If I Was
- Colonel Abrams - Trapped
- A-ha - Take On Me
- Red Box - Lean On Me (Ah-Li-Ayo)
October 07, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 07, 1985 was You Are My Lady by Freddie Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.
October 07, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 07, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Freddie Jackson - You Are My Lady
- Bobby Womack - I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much
- Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
- Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew - The Show
- Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
October 07, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 07, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
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
Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Josh Becker
Starring: Robert Rickman, John Manfredi, Timothy Patrick Quill, Sam Raimi
Silver Bullet
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Daniel Attias
Starring: Gary Busey, Everett McGill, Corey Haim, Megan Follows
Country: United States of America
Sweet Dreams
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Karel Reisz
Starring: Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Ann Wedgeworth, David Clennon
October 07, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 07, 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:
The Equalizer
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Rocky Road
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Brian K. Roberts
In Sickness and in Health
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Roger Melvin
Thundercats
Release year: 1985
Country: United States of America
October 07, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 07, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Secrets Of Harry Bright
By: Joseph Wambaugh
Mineral Springs is populated by lizards, drug addicts, and motorcycle gangs. It is therefore strange to see a body in a burnt-out Rolls Royce.
Contact
By: Carl Sagan
A multinational team sets out on a journey to the stars in December 1999 to witness the most amazing encounters in human history. What, if anything, is out there? Cosmos was the first book by Carl Sagan that explained the …
Goddess
By: Anthony Summers
Although she was born Norma Jeane, the world loved and knew her as Marilyn. Her life was full of fame and private misery. Her death was tragic, but not without mystery.
After The Reunion
By: Rona Jaffe
After the Reunion is Rona Jaffe's popular sequel to Class Reunion. It tells the heartwarming stories of Annabel, Daphne and Chris five years after their class reunion.
Skeleton Crew
By: Stephen King
Stephen King's brilliant collection of twenty-two stories is a treasure trove of imagination. It contains stories that will take you on paths only Stephen King could have imagined ...?. A supermarket becomes the last place humanity stands against.
October 07, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 07, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
4-D Warriors
Blade Runner
Galactic Warriors
Big Mac the Mad Maintenance Man
Gradius
Who was the US President on October 07, 1985?
On October 07, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 07, 1985?
On October 07, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 07, 1985?
On October 07, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 7th?
October 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th day of the month of October. 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 October 7th, such as:
- 2018 - Afghanistan war: officials from afghanistan claim that taliban destroyed highway bridges in maidan wardak province. this cut off traffic between kabul, the capital, and the provinces ghazni zabul, kandahar, and zabul. four provinces were without electricity, while fighting was reported in ghazni province. at least ten afghan police officers were shot to death. in two weeks, parliamentary elections will be held.
- 2017 - Two saudi nationals were killed and three more injured when a gunman opened fire on the al-salam royal palace, jeddah. security guards shot and killed the gunman. (arab news),
- 2016 - Insurgency in balochistan - two bombs explode near machh, pakistan killing at least six and injuring nineteen more.
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 October 1985?
October 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
