Tuesday February 12, 1985: on this day

February 12, 1985 was the 43rd day of the year 1985, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 12, 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 February 12, 1985, who was born and died on February 12, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 12, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Careless Whisper by Wham!), movies (e.g. The Purple Rose of Cairo, directed by Woody Allen), TV series (e.g. Fast Forward) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 12th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 12, 1985?


February 12, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 12, 1985 can also be written as 2/12/1985 in the US and as 12/2/1985 in UK and Europe.

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February 12, 1985: What happened on that day?


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February 12, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 12, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 12, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 12, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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February 12, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 12, 1985 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 12, 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 February 12, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 12:53 am and setting at 11:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1985.

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Who was born on February 12, 1985?


Famous people born on February 12, 1985:

  • Ketty Menz

    German singer-songwriter known for her hit singles in the pop music industry.

  • Kinshasa Williams

    Innovative software engineer specializing in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

  • Yarnell Evans

    Talented football player who made a mark in the sport with his performances.

  • Wiatt Hastie

    Accomplished football player who played as a wide receiver in the NFL.

  • Iseah Brown

    Accomplished football player with a successful career.

  • Huckson Waterman

    Talented musician who made significant contributions to the music industry.

  • Kiano Barnes

    Renowned artist known for his vibrant and expressive paintings.

  • Michaelia Rafferty

    Award-winning journalist with a focus on investigative reporting.

  • Esiquio Salazar

    Talented midfielder who played for several top clubs in his career.

  • Desia Smith

    Former professional basketball player known for her exceptional shooting skills.

  • Javohn Morrow

    Talented actor known for his versatile roles in film and television.

  • Khamarion Wells

    Talented hip-hop artist who gained recognition for his unique style and lyrical prowess.

  • Vernesha Jones

    Talented singer-songwriter who captivated audiences with her soulful voice.

  • Jsiah Hill

    Renowned for his vibrant and abstract art pieces.

  • Tyvion Lowe

    Talented actor who has appeared in several popular films and TV shows.

  • Taetum Parker

    Talented musician who gained fame for their unique style and hit songs.

  • Quamere Sincere

    Talented musician who gained fame for his unique style.

  • Kaicee Alderson

    British musician and singer-songwriter with a successful music career.

  • Jhoel Pimentel

    Innovative sculptor recognized for his abstract and thought-provoking works.

  • Michaelia Black

    Renowned software engineer known for contributions to artificial intelligence research.

Whose famous birthday is on February 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 12th:

  • Josh Brolin
    Josh Brolin

    He is an american actor, well-known family member, and the dark and handsome child of jane agee and actor james brolin.

  • Christina Ricci
    Christina Ricci

    American actress who made her film debut with "mermaids" in 1990.

  • Lorne Greene
    Lorne Greene

    Lorne Greene was a Canadian actor known for his role as Ben Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.

  • Darren Aronofsky
    Darren Aronofsky

    American screenwriter, director and producer of film.

  • Mike Posner
    Mike Posner

    Mike posner is a pop singer known for his hit songs 'cooler than me' and 'i took a pill in ibiza'.

  • Jesse Spencer
    Jesse Spencer

    Australian singer, actor and pin-up boy.

  • Arsenio Hall
    Arsenio Hall

    American comedian, hip black comedian with a stylish outfit.

  • Chynna Phillips
    Chynna Phillips

    American singer and well-known family.

  • Simon MacCorkindale
    Simon MacCorkindale

    British actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Michael Ironside
    Michael Ironside

    Canadian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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February 12, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 1 month old,

or 469 months and 7 days old,

or 2040 weeks

or 14280 days old,

if you were born on February 12, 1985.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 12, 1985?

There are 330 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 12th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 12, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 12, 1985.

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February 12, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 12, 1985:

  • Van Lingle Mungo

    Van Lingle Mungo was a sports journalist and former baseball player.

  • Nicholas Colasanto

    American actor and director (d. 1985).

  • Georges Gautschi
  • Paolo Pili
  • Conrad Detrez

What famous deaths happened on February 12th?

Famous deaths on February 12th:

  • Robert Wagner
    Robert Wagner

    American actor best known for his role as jonathan hart on the 1979 tv series hart to hart.

  • Sal Mineo
    Sal Mineo

    American actor.

  • Screamin' Jay Hawkins
    Screamin' Jay Hawkins

    American musician (born 1929).

  • Sid Caesar
    Sid Caesar

    American comedian actor and writer.

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Kenneth Mars
    Kenneth Mars

    American actor and comedian (b. 1935).

  • Zina Bethune
    Zina Bethune

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (b. 1945).

  • Gary Owens
    Gary Owens

    American radio host and voice actor (b. 1934).

  • Jean Renoir
    Jean Renoir

    Pierre auguste renoir, a french filmmaker and the son of the artist pierre auguste renoir.

  • Victor Jory
    Victor Jory

    Dawson city, canada -- actor (kings row, manhunt).

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February 12, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 12, 1985:

  • United States - Lincoln's Birthday (traditionally).
  • Red Hand Day
  • Darwin Day.
  • National Freedom to Marry Day (unofficial).
  • Georgia Day in the U.S. state of Georgia.

Observances on February 12, 1985:

  • International Day for the Prevention of Violent Extremism as and when Conducive to Terrorism

Saints celebrated on February 12, 1985:

  • Saint Alexis of Moscow
  • Saint Benedict of Aniane
  • Saint Damian of Alexandria
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February 12, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 12, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 11th and February 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 12, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 12, 1985 was Careless Whisper by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 12, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 12, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Careless Whisper
  2. - I Want To Know What Love Is
  3. - Easy Lover
  4. - Loverboy
  5. - Method Of Modern Love

February 12, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 12, 1985 was I Know Him So Well by Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 12, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 12, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Know Him So Well
  2. - Love And Pride
  3. - I Want To Know What Love Is
  4. - 1999 / Little Red Corvette
  5. - Solid

February 12, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 12, 1985 was Mr. Telephone Man by New Edition, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 12, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 12, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Mr. Telephone Man
  2. - Beep A Freak
  3. - Missing You
  4. - Misled
  5. - The Men All Pause

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February 12, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 12, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Irving Metzman

The Adventures of Mark Twain

The Adventures of Mark Twain

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Will Vinton

Starring: James Whitmore, Michele Mariana, Gary Krug, Chris Ritchie

Dance with a Stranger

Dance with a Stranger

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Mike Newell

Starring: Miranda Richardson, Rupert Everett, Ian Holm, Matthew Carroll

Lust in the Dust

Lust in the Dust

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Paul Bartel

Starring: Tab Hunter, Divine, Lainie Kazan, Geoffrey Lewis

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

February 12, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 12, 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:

Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

Drei reizende Schwestern

Drei reizende Schwestern

Release year: 1984

Thundercats

Thundercats

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

February 12, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 12, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

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While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?

Pieces Of My Mind by Andrew A. Rooney

Pieces Of My Mind

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Pieces of My Mind by Andy Rooney

Glitz by Elmore Leonard

Glitz

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"Intense .... A higher quality entertainment ."--New York TimesElmore Lennox's Glitz is a killer...in a best possible way. This riveting noir story of "The King Daddy Of Crime Writers" (Seattle Times), electrifies.

If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon

If Tomorrow Comes

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Tracy Whitney, a lovely and idealistic woman is sentenced to a 15-year term in an escape-proof penitentiary. She fights back with brilliant ingenuity to defeat the untouchable crime lords that put her there.

Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins

Jitterbug Perfume

By:

It is called Jitterbug Perfume.

February 12, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 12, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dynamite Dan

Dynamite Dan

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Mirrorsoft

Grand National

Grand National

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Commodore Amiga

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Elite Systems

Law of the West

Law of the West

Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64, NES (In Japan Only)

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Accolade American Action (Scandinavia)

Jet

Jet

Platform: DOS, Apple II, Atari ST, Amiga, Commodore 64, Macintosh, NEC PC-9801

Genre: Flight Simulator

Publisher: subLOGIC

Ghetto Blaster

Ghetto Blaster

Platform: C64

Genre: Action

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Who was the US President on February 12, 1985?

On February 12, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 12, 1985?

On February 12, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 12, 1985?

On February 12, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 12th?

February 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of February. 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 February 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - A jamaat-ul-ahrar faction shoots four police officers from pakistan. three more officers are also injured.
  • 2018 - Drone strikes in pakistan: tehrik-i-taliban pakistan confirms that its deputy leader khalid mehsud was killed in a u.s.-led drone strike in north waziristan. it is located near the border to afghanistan.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015)-present, saudi arabian-led intervention in yemen: a helicopter of the saudi-led coalition bombs an aircraft outside aden international airport. at least three yemeni soldiers were injured.

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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 February 1985?

February 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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