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October 08, 1985 was the 281st day of the year 1985, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is October 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 October 08, 1985, who was born and died on October 08, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 08, 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 8th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 08, 1985?
- October 08, 1985: What happened on that day?
- October 08, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 08, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 08, 1985?
- October 08, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 08, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- October 08, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 08, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- October 08, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 08, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 08, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 08, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 08, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on October 08, 1985?
What day of the week was October 08, 1985?
October 08, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 281st day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 08, 1985 can also be written as 10/8/1985 in the US and as 8/10/1985 in UK and Europe.
October 08, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 08, 1985:
- Rembrandt & hitler or me premieres in amsterdam
- Little richard seriously injured in a car accident
- Hijackers of achille lauro throw leon klinghoffer off the ship, killing him.
October 08, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 8th 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 08, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 08, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 8th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 08, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 08, 1985 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 08, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 12:06 am and setting at 04:25 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 08, 1985?
Famous people born on October 08, 1985:
![Bruno Mars]()
Bruno MarsAmerican singer, songwriter and record producer.
![Eiji Wentz]()
Eiji WentzJapanese actor and singer (wat).
- Elliphant
Swedish singer-songwriter and rapper.
- Kimberly Kevon
Williams; american actress.
- Arash Ferdowsi
Businessman.
- Simone Bolelli
- Bruno Mars (Peter Gene Hernandez
Whose famous birthday is on October 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 8th:
![Bella Thorne]()
Bella ThorneBella thorne is an american actress and model known for her roles in disney channel's 'shake it up' and the film 'the duff'.
![Matt Damon]()
Matt DamonAmerican actor and the author of "good will hunting," a movie script he wrote with his friend ben affleck.
![Nick Cannon]()
Nick CannonNick cannon is an american rapper, actor, and comedian known for his roles in films such as drumline and his work as the host of america's...
![Raaj Kumar]()
Raaj KumarRaaj kumar was an indian film actor known for his powerful and intense performances in hindi cinema.
![Sigourney Weaver]()
Sigourney WeaverAmerican actress, whose first hit was 1979's science-fiction thriller "alien.
![Paul Hogan]()
Paul HoganAustralian screenwriter and actor who is most well-known for his first feature film "crocodile dandee" and its sequel, "crocodile dandee ii.
![Chevy Chase]()
Chevy ChaseAmerican comedian and actor, who started as a writer.
![Stephanie Zimbalist]()
Stephanie ZimbalistMovie actress.
![Claude Jade]()
Claude JadeOne of the most prominent actresses of france's new wave, well-known for her roles in truffaut’s trilogy: "baisers vola (c)s", and "domicile...
![Molly Quinn]()
Molly QuinnAmerican actress and producer.
October 08, 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 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 October 08, 1985?
There are 166 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 8th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 08, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 08, 1985.
October 08, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 08, 1985:
- Malcolm Ross
Scottish singer and songwriter (josef k, orange juice).
- Gordon Welchman
English-american mathematician and scholar (b. 1906).
- Leon Klinghoffer
Hijackers of achille lauro, threw he off boat.
- Ricardo Bacchelli
Italian writer.
- Marta Lynch
What famous deaths happened on October 8th?
Famous deaths on October 8th:
![Fernando Lamas]()
Fernando LamasArgentinian-american actor, singer, and director (d. 1982).
![Phyllis Calvert]()
Phyllis CalvertBritish actress (born 1915).
![Nigel Bruce]()
Nigel BruceBritish actor (d. 1953).
![Eduardo Ciannelli]()
Eduardo CiannelliItalian actor, who started his career in opera baritone on the continent and italy.
- Willy Brandt
German lawyer and politician, 4th chancellor of germany, nobel prize laureate (b. 1913).
- Reford
Renowned Canadian architect known for his work on the Jardins de Métis.
- Jacques Derrida
Influential French philosopher known for developing deconstruction theory.
- Marianita May
Renowned American author known for her novels and short stories.
- Naftula Herz Imber
Author of the lyrics of the Israeli national anthem, Hatikvah.
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October 08, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 08, 1985:
- French Republican Calendar - Citrouille (Pumpkin) Day, seventeenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
- Also see October 8 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- Bolivia - reportedly, Che Guevara is honoured on this day at which he was captured in La Higuera, as San Ernesto, answering prayers for rain.
- Wales and Cornwall - Saint Keyne
- RC Saints - Saint Susan of Blois
Observances on October 08, 1985:
- World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
October 08, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 08, 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 08, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 08, 1985 was Oh Sheila by Ready For The World, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.
October 08, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 08, 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 08, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 08, 1985 was The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.
October 08, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 08, 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 08, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 08, 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 08, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 08, 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 08, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 08, 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 08, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
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 08, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 08, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Last Wish
By: Betty Rollin
At a time when tempers flare over the Oregon assisted suicide law and Jack Kevorkian's physician-aid-in-dying, Last Wish, Betty Rollin's groundbreaking New York Times bestseller, is due for a rereading.
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.
The Red Fox
By: Anthony Hyde
Soviet affairs specialist Robert Thorne gets a strange message in his mailbox from May Brightman. This is a woman he was supposed to marry 20 years ago. It was.
The Fourth Deadly Sin
By: Lawrence Sanders
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.
October 08, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 08, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
NFL Challenge
Cosmic Soldier
Doomdark's Revenge
Dig Dug II
Rags to Riches
Who was the US President on October 08, 1985?
On October 08, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 08, 1985?
On October 08, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 08, 1985?
On October 08, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 8th?
October 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Libyan civil war (2014-present); the rise of terrorism in egypt: a libyan national army operation at derna results with the capture of hesham ashmawy. hesham ashmawy is one of egypt's most wanted militants.
- 2017 - Rohingya persecution (2016-present). a refugee boat on its way to bangladesh from myanmar capssizes, leading to at least 12 deaths.
- 2016 - Saudi arabian-led intervention into yemen: saudi-led coalition aircraft launch airstrikes against civilians at the funeral for the father of houthi government's interior minister in sana'a. at least 140 people were killed and over 500 others were injured. abdul-qader hilal, the mayor of sana'a is among the dead. (the independent), (bbc),
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.
