Saturday January 12, 1985: on this day

January 12, 1985 was the 12th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is January 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 January 12, 1985, who was born and died on January 12, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 12, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Like A Virgin by Madonna), movies (e.g. Fandango, directed by Kevin Reynolds), TV series (e.g. Lucky Luke) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was January 12, 1985?


January 12, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 12th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1985 can also be written as 1/12/1985 in the US and as 12/1/1985 in UK and Europe.

January 12, 1985 in January 1985 calendar

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th 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 12, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 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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January 12, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 12, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 53% full, rising at 10:11 pm and setting at 11:22 am.

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

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Who was born on January 12, 1985?


Famous people born on January 12, 1985:

  • Issa Rae
    Issa Rae

    American actress, writer, director, producer and web series creator.

  • Cynthia Addai-Robinson

    Cynthia Addai-Robinson is a British-American actress known for her roles in television series such as Spartacus and Power.

  • Yohana Cobo

    Spanish actress.

  • Borja Valero

    Spanish footballer.

  • Artem Milevskyi

    Ukrainian footballer.

  • Gerard Lawson

    American football player.

  • Sedin Torlak
  • Amelia Womack
  • Xiao Qin
  • Sreten Sretenović
  • Victor Correia
  • Tobias Eberhard
  • Arcëm Mileŭski
  • Benjamin Psaume

Whose famous birthday is on January 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 12th:

  • Taraneh Alidoosti
    Taraneh Alidoosti

    Renowned Iranian actress known for her impactful performances in Iranian cinema.

  • John Lasseter
    John Lasseter

    John lasseter is an animator known for co-founding pixar animation studios and for his work on popular animated films such as toy story and...

  • Howard Stern
    Howard Stern

    American talk-show host and shock-jock, who has a listener base of around three million.

  • Olivier Martinez
    Olivier Martinez

    He was a french film actor.

  • Haruki Murakami
    Haruki Murakami

    Japanese writer.

  • Rob Zombie
    Rob Zombie

    American film director, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Sakshi Tanwar
    Sakshi Tanwar

    Sakshi tanwar is an indian actress known for her role as parvati agarwal in the television series kahaani ghar ghar kii.

  • Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley

    Kirstie Alley is an American actress known for her roles in Cheers and Look Who's Talking.

  • John Francis
    John Francis

    John francis is a well-known model who gained fame for his work in the fashion industry.

  • Naya Rivera
    Naya Rivera

    American actress, model and singer (b. 1987).

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


You are 39 years 3 months old,

or 471 months and 8 days old,

or 2049 weeks

or 14343 days old,

if you were born on January 12, 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 12, 1985?

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 12th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 12, 1985:

  • Harbin

    Renowned magician known for his innovative illusions and magic tricks.

  • Aldo Barberito

What famous deaths happened on January 12th?

Famous deaths on January 12th:

  • Maurice Gibb
    Maurice Gibb

    British-american musician.

  • Amrish Puri
    Amrish Puri

    Indian singer and actor (d. 2005).

  • Alexandra Bastedo
    Alexandra Bastedo

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Norman Kerry
    Norman Kerry

    Actor (air eagles phantom of opera), died at 61.

  • Betty Lou Gerson
    Betty Lou Gerson

    American voice actress (born 1914).

  • Alegend Christie

    Best-selling crime novelist, creator of iconic detective Hercule Poirot.

  • Aadin Christie

    Renowned mystery writer, known for creating iconic detective characters.

  • Lorrane Hansberry

    Pioneering playwright best known for her work 'A Raisin in the Sun'.

  • Agatha Tennis

    Agatha Tennis was a renowned British mystery writer, best known for her detective novels featuring Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple.

  • Agatha Christie

    Agatha Christie was a British crime novelist, short story writer, and playwright, known for her 66 detective novels and 14 short story...

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


Holidays on January 12, 1985:

  • In USA's Monk, the 4th season episode of MR. MONK AND MRS. MONK (#T-2351) indicates that Monk spilt something on January 12, 1999 during an earthquake. He stated "Earthquakes count, I don't make the rules."
  • In the television series The X-Files, the third season episode Syzygy, has two girls, Terri & Magi, both born on January 12, 1979. Strange astrological properties with 3+ celestial bodies in alignment gives them great power which they use to kill off several of their high school classmates on their birthday in 1996.
  • In 2001: A Space Odyssey, the fictional computer HAL becomes operational on January 12. In the movie by Stanley Kubrick, HAL was "born" in 1992, while in the book by Arthur C. Clarke the same event occurs in 1997.
  • Tanzania - Zanzibar Revolution Day
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January 12, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 12, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 7th and January 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 12, 1985 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

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

The music chart in the USA on January 12, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Like A Virgin
  2. - All I Need
  3. - Wild Boys
  4. - Sea Of Love
  5. - We Belong

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 12, 1985 was I Want To Know What Love Is by Foreigner, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

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

The music chart in the UK on January 12, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Want To Know What Love Is
  2. - Do They Know It's Christmas?
  3. - Last Christmas / Everything She Wants
  4. - Like A Virgin
  5. - Shout

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 12, 1985 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

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

The R&B music chart on January 12, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Operator
  2. - Treat Her Like A Lady
  3. - Solid
  4. - Gotta Get You Home Tonight
  5. - Love Light In Flight

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

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

Fandango

Fandango

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Kevin Reynolds

Starring: Kevin Costner, Judd Nelson, Sam Robards, Chuck Bush

Hail Mary

Hail Mary

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard

Starring: Myriem Roussel, Thierry Rode, Philippe Lacoste, Manon Andersen

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

Tomboy

Tomboy

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Herb Freed

Starring: Betsy Russell, Gerard Christopher, Kristi Somers, Richard Erdman

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

The most popular TV Series on January 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:

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

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

Strong Medicine by Arthur Hailey

Strong Medicine

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Arthur Hailey, a master storyteller, takes readers behind-the scenes of the billion dollar pharmaceutical industry in his New York Times bestseller. It begins as a routine case: Mary Rowe is diagnosed with hepatitis.

Texas by James A. Michener

Texas

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James A. Michener's epic saga spans four and a quarter centuries and chronicles Texas' epic history, from its Spanish roots during the age of conquistadors, to its current status as one of America’s most affluent and diverse states.

Nutcracker by E. T. A. Hoffmann

Nutcracker

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"A classic, complete and new book. This is one of the ten most illustrated children's books. New York Times Book ReviewThe Nutcracker tale, by E.T.A.

God Knows by Joseph Heller

God Knows

By:

Joseph Heller's powerful and moving novel, which is both funny and deeply moving, tells the story of David. David is the legendary warrior king of Israel and husband to Bathsheba. Now, meet David the Jewish child, the plagiarized poet and …

Skeleton Crew by Stephen King

Skeleton Crew

By:

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.

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

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

Battle City

Battle City

Platform: Family Computer, Game Boy, Arcade (Nintendo VS. System), Sharp X1, Virtual Console (Wii and Wii U)

Genre: Action, Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Namco

My Hero/Seishun Scandal

My Hero/Seishun Scandal

Platform: Arcade Sega Master System

Genre: beat 'em up

Publisher: Sega

Ice Climber

Ice Climber

Platform: Famicom/NES, NEC PC-8801, Sharp X1, Arcade, Family Computer Disk System, Game Boy Advance, e-Reader, Virtual Console

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Nintendo

Perry Mason: The Case of the Mandarin Murder

Perry Mason: The Case of the Mandarin Murder

Platform: Amiga; Commodore 64; Apple II; DOS; MSX

Genre: Interactive fiction

Highway Encounter

Highway Encounter

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

Genre: Action

Publisher: Vortex Software

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Who was the US President on January 12, 1985?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on January 12, 1985?

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

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What is special about January 12th?

January 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 paris explosion: an explosion in paris caused by a gas leak causes a large explosion that destroys a bakery located in paris' 9th arrondissement. there are 40 people who are hurt and four are killed.
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia: women's rights, mohammad bin salman. saudi vision 2030: saudi arabia has allowed women to watch football matches for the first time. this is part of an easement of the strict rules regarding gender separation that the ultra-conservative muslim nation enforces.
  • 2017 - Two members of the funk band tower of power were seriously injured when a train struck them near jack london square, oakland, california.

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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.

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Saturday January 12, 1985