What happened on Sunday September 15, 1985?

Here's what happened on September 15, 1985:

• Robert Bork Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings Begin The Senate Judiciary Committee commenced hearings for Robert Bork's controversial Supreme Court nomination, which would become a pivotal moment in judicial appointment history.
• Willie Nelson's Farm Aid Concert Launches Willie Nelson organized the first Farm Aid concert to raise awareness and support for American farmers facing economic hardship, bringing together major music artists for a significant social cause.
• Olof Palme Forms Minority Government in Sweden Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme successfully formed a minority government, demonstrating his political acumen in navigating complex parliamentary dynamics.
• European Team Triumphs in Ryder Cup In a historic golf moment, the European team defeated the United States team in the Ryder Cup, marking their first victory since 1957 and signaling a shift in international golf competition.
• UK Chart-Topper: Bowie and Jagger Collaboration David Bowie and Mick Jagger's 'Dancing In The Street' reached number one in the UK, showcasing the era's musical collaboration and star power.
• Top Billboard Hit: 'St. Elmo's Fire' John Parr's 'St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)' topped the US music charts, reflecting the popular music landscape of mid-1980s America.
• Joanne Carner Wins LPGA SAFECO Golf Classic Professional golfer Joanne Carner secured victory in the LPGA SAFECO Golf Classic, further establishing her reputation in women's professional golf.
• R&B Hit: Kool & The Gang's 'Cherish' Kool & The Gang's 'Cherish' dominated the R&B charts, highlighting the group's continued musical influence in the mid-1980s.
• Yankees Trade Jim Deshaies to Astros The New York Yankees traded pitcher Jim Deshaies to the Houston Astros in exchange for 40-year-old veteran Joe Niekro, a strategic move in baseball player management.

Events in 1985

September 15, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 15, 1985

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September 15, 1985: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Atlanta Falcons - San Francisco 49ers : 16 - 35
• Buffalo Bills - New York Jets : 3 - 42
• Cincinnati Bengals - St. Louis Cardinals : 27 - 41
• Dallas Cowboys - Detroit Lions : 21 - 26
• Houston Oilers - Washington Redskins : 13 - 16

September 15, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 258th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 15, 1985 can also be written as 9/15/1985 in the US and as 15/9/1985 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on September 15, 1985:

• Alex Clare

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• Iselin Steiro

Famous people born in 1985

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Famous people died on September 15, 1985:

• Cootie Williams

  Influential jazz trumpeter and bandleader known for his work with Duke Ellington and significant contributions to swing and big band music...

• Wolfgang Abendroth
• Bruno Banducci

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September 15, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 15, 1985 was St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion) by John Parr, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

1. John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
2. Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero
3. Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
4. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
5. Huey Lewis & The News - Power Of Love

September 15, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 15, 1985 was Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

1. David Bowie & Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street
2. Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero
3. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
4. UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
5. Baltimora - Tarzan Boy

September 15, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 15, 1985 was Cherish by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

1. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
2. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
3. Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
4. Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
5. Freddie Jackson - You Are My Lady

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 15th is Virgo.

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September 15, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 15, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 15, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 15, 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 September 15, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 07:22 am and setting at 08:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 30, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Sep 29, 1985.

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Someone born on September 15, 1985 is:

39 years 7 months old,

or 475 months and 8 days old,

or 2066 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14465 days old,

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There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 15, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 15, 1985.

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