Wednesday May 08, 1985: on this day

May 08, 1985 was the 128th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 08, 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 May 08, 1985, who was born and died on May 08, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 08, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crazy For You by Madonna), movies (e.g. Ran, directed by Akira Kurosawa), TV series (e.g. About Time) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 8th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 08, 1985?


May 08, 1985 was a Wednesday and it was the 128th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 08, 1985 can also be written as 5/8/1985 in the US and as 8/5/1985 in UK and Europe.

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May 08, 1985: What happened on that day?


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May 08, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 08, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 08, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 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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May 08, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 08, 1985 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 May 08, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 11:52 pm and setting at 09:47 am.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1985.

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Who was born on May 08, 1985?


Famous people born on May 08, 1985:

  • Silvia Stroescu

    Romanian gymnast.

  • Sarah Vaillancourt

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Usama Young

    American football player.

  • Tommaso Ciampa

    American wrestler.

  • Devon Soltendieck

    Canadian journalist and host of a game show.

  • Mashio Miyazaki

    Japanese actress.

  • Problem

    Rapper.

  • Mona Kattan

    Blogger.

  • Problem (rapper)

Whose famous birthday is on May 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 8th:

  • Enrique Iglesias
    Enrique Iglesias

    Spanish singer, son of julio iglesias, famed heartthrob, but appealing to the next generation.

  • Don Rickles
    Don Rickles

    Don rickles was a legendary comedian known for his insult comedy and quick wit, earning him the nickname 'mr.

  • Melissa Gilbert
    Melissa Gilbert

    Melissa gilbert is an american tv actress best known for her role as laura ingalls wilder on the tv show little house on the prairie.

  • Gary Glitter
    Gary Glitter

    Gary glitter is a british rock singer known for his glam rock hits in the 1970s, including 'rock and roll (part 2).

  • Nora Arnezeder
    Nora Arnezeder

    French singer and actress, born to a catholic father and an austrian mother and a jewish egyptian mother.

  • David Attenborough
    David Attenborough

    Naturalist and broadcaster in english.

  • Lex Barker
    Lex Barker

    American actor, best known for his portrayal of tarzan of the apes as well as leading characters in karl may's novels.

  • Christina Cole
    Christina Cole

    English actress.

  • James Mitchum
    James Mitchum

    Robert mitchum's elder son is an american actor and family star.

  • Salome Jens
    Salome Jens

    Milwaukee actor.

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May 08, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 10 months old,

or 466 months and 11 days old,

or 2027 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14195 days old,

if you were born on May 08, 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 May 08, 1985?

There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 08, 1985.

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May 08, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 08, 1985:

  • Theodore Sturgeon

    American science-fiction writer, who was the recipient of the hugo award in 1971, the nebula award 1970, and the international fantasy award...

  • Karl Marx

    Author of 'The Communist Manifesto' and 'Das Kapital'.

  • Dolph Sweet

    Actor (gil mcgowan - another world).

What famous deaths happened on May 8th?

Famous deaths on May 8th:

  • Dirk Bogarde
    Dirk Bogarde

    He was a british actor and a skilled craftsman.

  • George Peppard
    George Peppard

    American actor and tv series star who appeared in 25 films.

  • Barbara Payton
    Barbara Payton

    American actress, onscreen since 1940.

  • Jeanne Cooper
    Jeanne Cooper

    Minneapolis, minnesota -- actress (kay young and restless).

  • Dennis Waterman
    Dennis Waterman

    English actor and singer (b. 1948).

  • Richard Derr
    Richard Derr

    Actor in "when worlds collide", dies from cancer at 74.

  • Celedonio Romero

    Renowned Spanish guitarist and member of the famous guitar quartet, The Romeros.

  • Jing Yong

    Renowned Chinese novelist known for his wuxia novels.

  • Luceil LeSueur

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in classic films.

  • Zeki Alasya

    Prominent Turkish actor and director.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on May 8th

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May 08, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 08, 1985:

  • Parents' Day in South Korea
  • Iris feast of the Region of Brussels capital (in Belgium)
  • VE Day
  • World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

Observances on May 08, 1985:

  • Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives During the Second World War

Saints celebrated on May 08, 1985:

  • Saints Wiro, Plechelmus and Otger
  • Saint Macharius of Ghent (died 1012)
  • Saint Ida of Nivelles
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May 08, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 08, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 08, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 08, 1985 was Crazy For You by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 08, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 08, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy For You
  2. - We Are The World
  3. - Don't You (Forget About Me) youtube
  4. - Rhythm Of The Night
  5. - One Night In Bangkok

May 08, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 08, 1985 was 19 by Paul Hardcastle, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 08, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 08, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - 19
  2. - Move Closer
  3. - I Feel Love (Medley)
  4. - A View To A Kill
  5. - Rhythm Of The Night

May 08, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 08, 1985 was We Are The World by USA For Africa, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 08, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 08, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - We Are The World
  2. - Rhythm Of the Night
  3. - Fresh
  4. - In My House
  5. - Smooth Operator

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May 08, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 08, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ran

Ran

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Akira Kurosawa

Starring: Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu, Daisuke Ryû

Country: United States of America

Re-Animator

Re-Animator

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Stuart Gordon

Starring: Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton, David Gale

Country: United States of America

The Emerald Forest

The Emerald Forest

Release year: 1985

Directed by: John Boorman

Starring: Powers Boothe, Meg Foster, Yara Vaneau, William Rodriguez

Country: United States of America

Brewster's Millions

Brewster's Millions

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Richard Pryor, John Candy, Lonette McKee, Stephen Collins

Country: United States of America

Rambo: First Blood Part II

Rambo: First Blood Part II

Release year: 1985

Directed by: George P. Cosmatos

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Charles Napier, Steven Berkoff

Country: United States of America

May 08, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 08, 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:

About Time

About Time

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Curtis

Paying Guest

Paying Guest

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Subodh Mukherjee

Mussolini and I

Mussolini and I

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Alberto Negrin

Half Nelson

Half Nelson

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ryan Fleck

The Day the Universe Changed

The Day the Universe Changed

Release year: 1985

Starring: James Burke

May 08, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 08, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Soong Dynasty by Sterling Seagrave

The Soong Dynasty

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"Fast-paced and packed with racy details" - New York Times Book ReviewThe Soong Dynasty is the definitive behind-the scenes account of the Soong family, whose wealth and power dominated China and American policy towards Asia during the Twentieth century.

Proof by Dick Francis

Proof

By:

Tony Beach, a wine merchant, has skillfully catered Tony's latest society event. But the fun ends when a group of hit men crashes the party...literally.

Son Of The Morning Star by Evan S. Connell

Son Of The Morning Star

By:

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.

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.

Inside, Outside by Herman Wouk

Inside, Outside

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The Pulitzer Prize-winning Pulitzer Prize-winning author "Marjorie Morningstar", and "The Caine Mutiny," describes cultural conflicts in David Goodkind's life as Special Assistant to President Obama.

May 08, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 08, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Hacker

Hacker

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari XL/XE, Atari ST, Commodore 64, PC (MS-DOS), Macintosh, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Puzzle/Strategy

Publisher: Activision

Flashgal

Flashgal

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Sega

Cross Country USA

Cross Country USA

Platform: PC, Mac

Genre: Edutainment

Publisher: Didatech

Ring King

Ring King

Platform: Arcade Nintendo Entertainment System MSX2 Mobile phone

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Woodplace, Inc. Data East Namco

Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Windham Classics

history

Who was the US President on May 08, 1985?

On May 08, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 08, 1985?

On May 08, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 08, 1985?

On May 08, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 8th?

May 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of May. 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 May 8th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 lahore bombing: at least 11 people are killed in a blast near the data darbar sufi shrine, lahore (pakistan), which is located at the 11th century. half of these were police officers.
  • 2018 - Colombian conflict: the colombian war crimes tribunal begins investigating atrocities committed during the 1960s war.
  • 2017 - Spirit airlines cancels 11 flights from fort lauderdale-hollywood international airport and delays 30 others due to a dispute with its pilots. (as talks take place between the airline's union, air line pilots association international). three people are taken into custody after protests broke out.

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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 May 1985?

May 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

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Wednesday May 8, 1985