Saturday March 16, 1985: on this day

March 16, 1985 was the 75th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is March 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 March 16, 1985, who was born and died on March 16, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 16, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon), movies (e.g. Ladyhawke, directed by Richard Donner), TV series (e.g. Half Nelson) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 16th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 16, 1985?


March 16, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 75th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 16, 1985 can also be written as 3/16/1985 in the US and as 16/3/1985 in UK and Europe.

March 16, 1985 in March 1985 calendar

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March 16, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 16, 1985:

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 16th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 16, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 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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March 16, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 16, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 03:59 am and setting at 02:16 pm.

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

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Who was born on March 16, 1985?


Famous people born on March 16, 1985:

  • Eddy Lover

    Panamanian singer-songwriter.

  • Aleksei Sokirskiy

    Russian hammer thrower.

  • Teddy Atine-Venel

    French athlete.

  • Scott Pfaff

    Reality star.

  • Kellan Lutz

    Actor.

  • Eva Amurri

    Actress.

  • Nicole Trunfio
  • Clio Pajczer
  • Eleutherios Mertakas
  • David Nixon
  • Andris Treimanis
  • Zhang Xian
  • Entics
  • Rókur av Fløtum Jespersen
  • Paul Kessany
  • Fábio Alves Macedo
  • Eloy
  • Maximiliano Barreiro
  • Boštjan Jelečevič
  • Andreas Hölzl

Whose famous birthday is on March 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 16th:

  • Andrew Jackson
    Andrew Jackson

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  • Alexandra Daddario
    Alexandra Daddario

    Alexandra daddario is a prominent american actress known for her roles in tv shows such as 'true detective' and movies like 'baywatch'.

  • Lauren Graham
    Lauren Graham

    Lauren Graham is an American actress, best known for her roles in the television series 'Gilmore Girls' and 'Parenthood'.

  • Isabelle Huppert
    Isabelle Huppert

    French actress, stage, tv and film.

  • Victor Garber
    Victor Garber

    Victor garber is a canadian actor known for his roles in titanic, alias, and legally blonde.

  • Jerry Lewis
    Jerry Lewis

    American comedian, writer, actor and producer.

  • Erik Estrada
    Erik Estrada

    Erik estrada is a tv actor best known for his role as officer frank poncherello in the television series chips.

  • Bernardo Bertolucci
    Bernardo Bertolucci

    He was an italian director and one of the most successful of his generation.

  • Karlheinz Böhm
    Karlheinz Böhm

    German-austrian actor (d. 2014.

  • Jerome Flynn
    Jerome Flynn

    English singer and actor.

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


You are 39 years and 3 days old,

or 468 months and 3 days old,

or 2035 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14248 days old,

if you were born on March 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 March 16, 1985?

There are 362 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday March 16th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on March 16, 1985:

  • Eddie Shore

    Canadian-american ice hockey coach and player (d. 1985).

  • Roger Sessions

    American composer, teacher, and advocate of contemporary music.

  • Roger Huntington Sessions

    Black masks, a us composer, dies at the age of 88.

What famous deaths happened on March 16th?

Famous deaths on March 16th:

  • Bebe Daniels
    Bebe Daniels

    American actress who was awarded the medal of freedom, the highest civilian u.s.

  • Arthur Godfrey
    Arthur Godfrey

    American entertainer.

  • June Collyer
    June Collyer

    Actress (june–stu erwin show), dies at 60.

  • Frank Thornton
    Frank Thornton

    English actor (d. 2013).

  • Vernestine Cook

    Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Abrey Beardsley

    Renowned English illustrator known for his distinctive Art Nouveau style.

  • Paul Kohner

    Renowned film producer known for his work in Hollywood.

  • Linas Marcinkevicius

    Renowned Lithuanian poet known for his impactful works.

  • Lidiya Ginzburg

    Renowned Russian literary scholar and critic.

  • Mabeline Coleman

    Renowned chemist known for her work in organic chemistry.

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


Holidays on March 16, 1985:

  • St. Urho's Day - the fictional patron saint of Finnish immigrants to the US, created by Richard Mattson in 1956
  • Latvia - The controversial Latvia Legions are celebrated in Latvia, where about 140,000 men joined the Waffen SS National Legions during World War II, trying to defend Latvia. Since February 23, 2000, this day is no longer an official celebration day.
  • The first day of the Bacchanalia in ancient Rome

Saints celebrated on March 16, 1985:

  • Saint Heribert of Cologne (died 1021)
  • Saint Eusebia (+680)
  • Saint Benedicta (+1260)
  • Saint Agapitus
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March 16, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 16, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 11th and March 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 16, 1985 was Can't Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

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

The music chart in the USA on March 16, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Can't Fight This Feeling youtube
  2. - The Heat Is On
  3. - Material Girl
  4. - California Girls
  5. - One More Night youtube

March 16, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 16, 1985 was You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) by Dead Or Alive, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

March 16, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 16, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)
  2. - Easy Lover
  3. - I Know Him So Well
  4. - Dancing In The Dark
  5. - Material Girl

March 16, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 16, 1985 was Nightshift by Commodores, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

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

The R&B music chart on March 16, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Nightshift
  2. - Missing You
  3. - Private Dancer
  4. - Outta The World
  5. - I'll Still Be Lookin' Up To You

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March 16, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 16, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ladyhawke

Ladyhawke

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Donner

Starring: Matthew Broderick, Rutger Hauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Leo McKern

Country: United States of America

Not Quite Paradise

Not Quite Paradise

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Lewis Gilbert

Starring: Joanna Pacula, Sam Robards, Todd Graff, Kevin McNally

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

Desperately Seeking Susan

Desperately Seeking Susan

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Susan Seidelman

Starring: Rosanna Arquette, Madonna, Aidan Quinn, Mark Blum

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

March 16, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 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:

Half Nelson

Half Nelson

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ryan Fleck

The Day the Universe Changed

The Day the Universe Changed

Release year: 1985

Starring: James Burke

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

March 16, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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

Loving Each Other by Leo Buscaglia

Loving Each Other

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Leo Buscaglia, the bestselling author, explores the challenges and intricacies of love relationships. He poses important questions such as: How can we best integrate our lives?

See You Later Alligator by William F. Buckley Jr

See You Later Alligator

By:

Hardcover with dustjacket

Mexico Set by Len Deighton

Mexico Set

By:

The long-awaited reissue is now available of the second installment of the classic spy trilogy GAME, SET, and MATCH. This was when the Berlin Wall split not only a city, but the entire world.

The Living Planet by David Attenborough

The Living Planet

By:

The Living Planet: A Portrait of the Earth

Hotel Du Lac by Anita Brookner

Hotel Du Lac

By:

Anita Brookner discovers a new vocabulary to answer the timeless question, "Why love?" in the book that won her the Booker Prize.

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

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

Norway 1985

Norway 1985

Platform: Apple II Commodore 64

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc.

Finalizer - Super Transformation

Finalizer - Super Transformation

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Konami

Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers

Platform: MSX, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Commodore 16, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Platform game, arcade adventure

Publisher: Mastertronic

Blade Runner

Blade Runner

Platform: Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Shoot-em-up

Publisher: CRL Group PLC

Beach Head II: The Dictator Strikes Back

Beach Head II: The Dictator Strikes Back

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Access Software (1985)

history

Who was the US President on March 16, 1985?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on March 16, 1985?

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

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What is special about March 16th?

March 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of March. 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 March 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Eight people are killed and 15,000 left homeless by a fire in a nigerian refugee camp. these are refugees from ongoing conflict with boko haram.
  • 2018 - 2017-18 north korea crisis, 2018 inter-korean summit, north korea-south korea relations: south korea states they want to have high-level talks before the summit. (reuters)south korea-united states relations: south korea and the united states have announced that the foal eagle military drills and key resolve will be reduced and shortened.
  • 2017 - Piratery off somalia's coast: the somali pirates who hijacked the aris 13 (a united arab emirates-owned oil tanker), released it without condition.

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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 March 1985?

March 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 16, 1985