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July 16, 1985 was the 197th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is July 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 July 16, 1985, who was born and died on July 16, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 16, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. A View To A Kill by Duran Duran), movies (e.g. Fright Night, directed by Tom Holland), TV series (e.g. Stingray) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about July 16th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was July 16, 1985?
- July 16, 1985: What happened on that day?
- July 16, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- July 16, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on July 16, 1985?
- July 16, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- July 16, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- July 16, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- July 16, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- July 16, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- July 16, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- July 16, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- July 16, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on July 16, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on July 16, 1985?
What day of the week was July 16, 1985?
July 16, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 197th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 16, 1985 can also be written as 7/16/1985 in the US and as 16/7/1985 in UK and Europe.
July 16, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 16, 1985:
- 56th all star baseball game: nl wins 6-1 at humphrey metrodome, minnesota
- All star mvp: lamarr hoyt (sd padres)
- Bill to abolish greater london council receives royal assent
- F-86 sabre sets world aircraft speed record of 1152 kph (716 mph).
July 16, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 16th is Cancer.
Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 16, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 16, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on July 16th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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July 16, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 16, 1985 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 16, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:51 am and setting at 08:44 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jul 31, 1985.
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Who was born on July 16, 1985?
Famous people born on July 16, 1985:
![Rosa Salazar]()
Rosa SalazarTv actress.
- Sanjith Sidharth
Renowned Indian actor known for his work in Tamil cinema.
- Matthew Santoro
Youtube star.
- Marvell Scott
Marvell Scott was a talented football player known for his speed and agility on the field.
- Mārtiņš Kravčenko
Latvian basketball player.
- Yōko Hikasa
Japanese singer and actress with a japanese voice.
- Denis Tahirović
Croatian footballer.
- Heather Blumberg
- Povilas Leimonas
- QT Marshall
- Johnny McKinstry
- Dejan Mezga
- Cha Ye-ryun
- Julija Ratkevič
- Thomas Rønning
- Youssef Adnane
- Vaidotas Šilėnas
- Birgit Birnbacher
Whose famous birthday is on July 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 16th:
![Barbara Stanwyck]()
Barbara StanwyckFour times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.
![Katrina Kaif]()
Katrina KaifKatrina kaif is a british actress and model known for her work in bollywood films.
![Corey Feldman]()
Corey FeldmanCorey feldman is a well-known american actor and musician, best known for his roles in popular 1980s films such as the goonies and stand by...
![Phoebe Cates]()
Phoebe CatesPhoebe cates is a former american actress known for her roles in popular 1980s films such as 'fast times at ridgemont high' and 'gremlins'.
![Will Ferrell]()
Will FerrellAmerican comedian and actor who started his career on "saturday night live.
![Ginger Rogers]()
Ginger RogersAmerican actress and dancer, rogers was a glamour queen who wore chic clothes and sounded down-to-earth vowels.
![Michael Flatley]()
Michael FlatleyA talented irish-american dancer taps at a staggering 28 taps per second.
![Rubén Blades]()
Rubén BladesActor and singer-songwriter from panama.
![Chris Pontius]()
Chris PontiusAmerican actor and jackass cast member.
![Faye Grant]()
Faye GrantAmerican actress.
July 16, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 38 years 9 months old,
or 465 months and 4 days old,
or 2022 weeks and 4 days old,
or 14158 days old,
if you were born on July 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 July 16, 1985?
There are 87 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 16, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 16, 1985.
July 16, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on July 16, 1985:
- Heinrich Böll
German novelist and short story writer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1917).
- Dempsey Travis
Dempsey Travis was an American astronomer known for his contributions to the study of galaxies.
- Wayne King
American saxophonist (born 1901), songwriter, and bandleader.
- Kurt von Fritz
- Robert Siohan
What famous deaths happened on July 16th?
Famous deaths on July 16th:
![Patrick Dewaere]()
Patrick DewaereFrench leading man in films of the 1970s.
![Harry Chapin]()
Harry ChapinAmerican singer, musician, trumpeter, and guitarist.
![James Gammon]()
James GammonAmerican actor (born in 1940).
![Patsy Ruth Miller]()
Patsy Ruth MillerActress (wide open sap twin beds, sap), dies at 91.
- Meli Lorca
Acclaimed author of several best-selling novels.
- Lynnon Frost
Renowned poet whose works continue to inspire readers worldwide.
- Carols Cruz
Iconic Brazilian samba singer and actress.
- Jhonnie Winter
Jhonnie Winter was an American musician, singer, songwriter, and record producer, and one of the greatest blues guitarists of all time.
- Felma Hertz
Contributed to the development of the atomic bomb during World War II.
- Tanaka Kakuei
Former Prime Minister of Japan known for economic policies.
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July 16, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on July 16, 1985:
- Botswana - President's Day (2nd day)
- Catholic - Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
July 16, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on July 16, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 15th and July 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
July 16, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on July 16, 1985 was A View To A Kill by Duran Duran, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.
July 16, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on July 16, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Duran Duran - A View To A Kill
- Prince - Raspberry Beret
- Paul Young - Everytime You Go Away
- Whitney Houston - You Give Good Love
- Phil Collins - Sussudio
July 16, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on July 16, 1985 was Frankie by Sister Sledge, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.
July 16, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on July 16, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Sister Sledge - Frankie
- Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F
- Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
- Kool & The Gang - Cherish
- Madonna - Crazy For You
July 16, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on July 16, 1985 was Save Your Love (For #1) by Rene & Angela, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.
July 16, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on July 16, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 15th and July 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Rene & Angela - Save Your Love (For #1)
- Loose Ends - Hangin' On A String
- Freddie Jackson - Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
- Prince And The Revolution - Raspberry Beret
- Debarge - Who's Holding Donna Now
July 16, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on July 16, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Fright Night
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Tom Holland
Starring: Chris Sarandon, William Ragsdale, Amanda Bearse, Roddy McDowall
Country: United States of America
Weird Science
Release year: 1985
Directed by: John Hughes
Starring: Anthony Michael Hall, Ilan Mitchell-Smith, Kelly LeBrock, Bill Paxton
Country: United States of America
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
Pee-wee's Big Adventure
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Tim Burton
Starring: Paul Reubens, Elizabeth Daily, Mark Holton, Diane Salinger
Country: United States of America
July 16, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on July 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:
Stingray
Release year: 1985
Watchdog
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Yuri Kovalev
Ein Mann macht klar Schiff
Release year: 1985
About Time
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Richard Curtis
Paying Guest
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Subodh Mukherjee
July 16, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on July 16, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Catskill Eagle
By: Robert B. Parker
Spenser's girlfriend Susan leaves with Jerry Costigan, Jerry Costigan's son, a dangerous and wealthy criminal. Hawk and Spenser go in search of Susan.
If Tomorrow Comes
By: Sidney Sheldon
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.
The Hunt For Red October
By: Tom Clancy
This is the bestseller that launched Tom Clancy’s remarkable career. This is a military thriller that gripped readers with its action and was so precise, it was even rumored that the author wrote it.
Nutcracker
By: Shana Alexander
The classic true crime story of Frances Bradshaw Schreuder is a New York Times bestseller. She was a Manhattan socialite who convinced the only assassin who wouldn't accept her--her teenage boy--to kill her multimillionaire husband.
July 16, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on July 16, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Mach Rider
Norway 1985
Hang-On
Déjà Vu
Psi 5 Trading Company
Who was the US President on July 16, 1985?
On July 16, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 16, 1985?
On July 16, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on July 16, 1985?
On July 16, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about July 16th?
July 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of July. 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 July 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Syrian civil war: airstrikes by the syrian government targeting residential areas in jisr al-shughur and khan shaykhun in idlib province kill at least nine civilians, and injure fourteen others.
- 2018 - 2015-2018 iraqi protests - demonstrations in iraq leave many people dead and create mass unrest.
- 2017 - Jodie whittaker will replace peter capaldi in the 13th doctor's incarnation, making her the first woman to assume the role of doctor who's science fiction television series.
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 July 1985?
July 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with July being the 7th 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.
