Saturday February 16, 1985: on this day

February 16, 1985 was the 47th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is February 16, 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 16, 1985, who was born and died on February 16, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 16, 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 16th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 16, 1985?


February 16, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 47th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1985 can also be written as 2/16/1985 in the US and as 16/2/1985 in UK and Europe.

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February 16, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 16, 1985:

  • New jersey devils score their fastest hat trick in 42 seconds
  • Browse newspapers headlines from February 16, 1985
  • Livingston bramble defeats ray "boom boom" mancini to win wba champion.
  • Hezbollah is founded.
  • William j. schroeder becomes the first artificial heart patient to leave the hospital.
  • China airlines flight 006 is involved in a mid-air incident while there are twenty two minor injuries and two serious injuries, no one is killed.

February 16, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?

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February 16, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th 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 16, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 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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Discover the planets positions on February 16th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 16, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 16, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 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 16, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:14 am and setting at 03:19 pm.

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 16, 1985?


Famous people born on February 16, 1985:

  • Kara Lindsay
    Kara Lindsay

    Stage actress.

  • Kitti Szász

    Hungarian Olympic gold medalist in fencing.

  • Stacy Lewis

    Stacy Lewis is a professional golfer known for her success on the LPGA Tour.

  • Ron Vlaar

    Dutch footballer.

  • Simon Francis

    English footballer.

  • Haley Giraldo

    American celebrity family, born to neil giraldo's daughter and pat benatar, pop singer.

  • Zoi Dimoschaki

    Greek swimmer.

  • Song Yoo-geol
  • Lorenzo Sotomayor
  • Brahim Taleb
  • Teeratep Winothai
  • Juliano Laurentino dos Santos
  • Hong 10
  • Blumio
  • Khaled Al-Qahtani
  • Brana Ilić
  • Kim Jin-kyu

Whose famous birthday is on February 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 16th:

  • The Weeknd
    The Weeknd

    The weeknd is a canadian r&b singer known for his unique vocal style and chart-topping hits like 'blinding lights' and 'can't feel my face'.

  • Elizabeth Olsen
    Elizabeth Olsen

    Elizabeth olsen is a movie actress known for her roles in the marvel cinematic universe as scarlet witch.

  • John McEnroe
    John McEnroe

    German-american tennis champion who was first to make international headlines in 1977-1978 when he became the youngest player to reach...

  • Margaux Hemingway
    Margaux Hemingway

    American actress, fashion model and member of a prominent family.

  • Christopher Eccleston
    Christopher Eccleston

    Christopher eccleston is an english actor known for his role as the ninth doctor in the popular tv series doctor who.

  • Sonny Bono
    Sonny Bono

    American entertainer, who performed a showbiz act with cher, his partner.

  • Géraldine Nakache
    Géraldine Nakache

    French actress, screenwriter, director of fim, and actress of algerian jewish heritage.

  • William Katt
    William Katt

    American actor, born to film veterans bill williams (and barbara hale), he is a well-known family man.

  • Mahershala Ali
    Mahershala Ali

    American actor.

  • James Ingram
    James Ingram

    American singer, who was named the best new artist in 1982.

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February 16, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 1 month old,

or 469 months and 3 days old,

or 2039 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14276 days old,

if you were born on February 16, 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 February 16, 1985?

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 16th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 16, 1985.

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February 16, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 16, 1985:

  • Larry Ward

    Actor frank ragan-dakotas, dies at 69.

  • Alí Primera
  • Mathew Beard
  • Riccardo Del Giudice
  • Henning Aamodt

What famous deaths happened on February 16th?

Famous deaths on February 16th:

  • Bruno Ganz
    Bruno Ganz

    Swiss actor known for his roles in films like 'Wings of Desire' and 'Downfall.

  • Lila Kedrova
    Lila Kedrova

    Russian-born actress (born 1918).

  • Marceline Day
    Marceline Day

    American actress who appeared in silent films.

  • Smiley Burnette
    Smiley Burnette

    Summum, illinois -- cowboy (charlie-petticoat junction).

  • Elyse Knox
    Elyse Knox

    Hartford, connecticut -- actress ("hit the ice, black gold").

  • Len Lesser
    Len Lesser

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Vera Kholodnaya
    Vera Kholodnaya

    Russian film star (born 1893).

  • Markes Shaw

    Famous playwright and novelist.

  • Yun Dong-ju

    Korean poet known for his poignant and reflective poetry.

  • Zeplin Wu

    Chinese-American experimental physicist who made significant contributions to the field of nuclear physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 16th

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February 16, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 16, 1985:

  • Remembrance of Lambertus
  • Kyoto Protocol Day (2005)
  • Lithuania - Independence Day (1918)

Saints celebrated on February 16, 1985:

  • Saint Juliana
  • Saint Lucilla
  • Saint Jeremias
  • Saints Daniel, Samuel and Elias
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February 16, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 16, 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 16, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 16, 1985 was Careless Whisper by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 16, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 16, 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 16, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 16, 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 16, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 16, 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 16, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 16, 1985 was Mr. Telephone Man by New Edition, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.

February 16, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 16, 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 16, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 16, 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 16, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 16, 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 16, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 16, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Life Its Ownself by Dan Jenkins

Life Its Ownself

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The semi-tougher adventures of billy Clyde Plett & They

The Sicilian by Mario Puzo

The Sicilian

By:

Mario Puzo's internationally acclaimed novel The Godfather was a huge success. He has been often imitated, but never surpassed. The classic novel by Puzo, The Sicilian is a cornerstone of the author's work. It is a romantic and unforgettable story …

Moses The Kitten by James Herriot

Moses The Kitten

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A small, bedraggled cat is found in a corner of a frozen pond. He is then taken to a nearby farm where he is nursed back into health. When he's healthy enough, he can join the rest of the animals.

Dr. Burns' Prescription For Happiness by George Burns

Dr. Burns' Prescription For Happiness

By:

The actor-comedian is well-known for sharing personal observations, stories, and anecdotes about life and how to increase happiness and well-being with laughter and goodwill.

February 16, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 16, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Borrowed Time

Borrowed Time

Platform: Apple II; Atari ST; Commodore 64; DOS; Mac OS

Genre: Point-and-click adventure game

Publisher: Activision

Brian Jacks Superstar Challenge

Brian Jacks Superstar Challenge

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Déjà Vu

Déjà Vu

Platform: Apple IIGS, Macintosh; Atari ST; Commodore 64, Amiga; DOS; Game Boy Color; Microsoft Windows (Pocket PC); NES

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Mindscape Kemco (NES, GBC)

Richard Petty's Talladega

Richard Petty's Talladega

Platform: Commodore 64 Atari XL

Genre: Arcade racing

Publisher: NA Electronic Arts; EU Ariolasoft

Arnhen

Arnhen

Platform: MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore Amiga

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: SSI (U.S.), CCS (U.K.)

history

Who was the US President on February 16, 1985?

On February 16, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 16, 1985?

On February 16, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 16, 1985?

On February 16, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 16th?

February 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th 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 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war: battle of baghuz fawqani - the syrian observatory for human rights reports the u.s.-backed syrian democratic forces took control of al-baghuz fawqani after the surrender of isil militants.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency - three suicide bombers attack a konduga fish market, borno, nigeria.
  • 2017 - 2017 sehwan suicide bombing. at least 70 people were killed and over 150 others injured in the suicide bombing at lal shahbaz qalandar shrine, sehwan in sindh, pakistan. 50 of those injured are in critical condition. a medical emergency has been declared at the hospitals in hyderabad, dadu, and jamshoro. (dawn news),

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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.

Discover how February 1985 calendar looked like.

Saturday February 16, 1985