Thursday May 16, 1985: on this day
May 16, 1985 was the 136th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 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 May 16, 1985, who was born and died on May 16, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't You (Forget About Me) by Simple Minds), movies (e.g. Fletch, directed by Michael Ritchie), TV series (e.g. About Time) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 1985?
- May 16, 1985: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 1985?
- May 16, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- May 16, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 16, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 16, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 16, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 1985?
What day of the week was May 16, 1985?
May 16, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 136th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 16, 1985 can also be written as 5/16/1985 in the US and as 16/5/1985 in UK and Europe.
May 16, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 16, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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May 16, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1985 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:11 am and setting at 06:09 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 04, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1985.
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Who was born on May 16, 1985?
Famous people born on May 16, 1985:
- Kashina Kerr
Professional basketball player known for her skills on the court.
- Jing Lusi
British actress who has appeared in TV shows and films.
- Corey Perry
NHL winger who won the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks.
- Stanislav Ianevski
Stanislav ianevski is a bulgarian actor best known for his role as viktor krum in the harry potter film series.
- Anja Mittag
German footballer.
- Rodrigo Peters Marques
Brazilian footballer.
- Emanuel Saldaño
Argentinian cyclist (d. 2014.
- Cafe
Brazilian footballer.
- Kazuhito Tanaka
Japanese gymnast.
- Tadayoshi Okura
Japanese actor and singer (kanjani eight).
- Sonal Chauhan
- Ayana Sakai
- Hiziel de Souza Soares
- Minoru Suganuma
- Matias Vitkieviez
- Julia Voth
- Ricardo Jesus
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
- Megan Fox
American actress and model.
- Pierce Brosnan
He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
- Janet Jackson
American actress and recording artist.
- Melanie Lynskey
Melanie lynskey is a new zealand actress known for her roles in films such as heavenly creatures and tv shows like two and a half men.
- Tori Spelling
American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
- Henry Fonda
American actor.
- Joseph Morgan
Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...
- Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
- Danny Trejo
Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
- David Boreanaz
David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.
May 16, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 38 years 11 months old,
or 467 months and 10 days old,
or 2032 weeks and 1 day old,
or 14225 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 16, 1985?
There are 20 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 16, 1985.
May 16, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1985:
- Margaret Hamilton
American actress, wicked witch - the wizard of oz, dies of a heart attack at the age of 82.
- Edgard De Caluwé
- Andrés Espinosa
What famous deaths happened on May 16th?
Famous deaths on May 16th:
- Jim Henson
American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
- Andy Kaufman
American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
- Ronnie James Dio
American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
- Alain Cuny
French actor.
- Irwin Shaw
American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
- Marisa Mell
Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.
- Verley Tinsley
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Camala Markandaya
Camala Markandaya was a renowned Indian novelist who explored themes of cultural conflict and social change.
- Romaldo Giurgola
Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.
May 16, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 1985:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 1985:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 1985:
- Saint HonorT of Amiens
- Saint Andrew Bobola
- Saint Ubaldus
- Saint Simon Stock
- Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
- Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
May 16, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 16, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 13th and May 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 16, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1985 was Don't You (Forget About Me) by Simple Minds, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 16, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 16, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
May 16, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1985 was 19 by Paul Hardcastle, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 16, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 16, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul Hardcastle - 19
- Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer
- Bronski Beat & Marc Almond - I Feel Love (Medley)
- Duran Duran - A View To A Kill
- DeBarge - Rhythm Of The Night
May 16, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1985 was Fresh by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 16, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 16, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Kool & The Gang - Fresh
- USA For Africa - We Are The World
- Whitney Houston - You Give Good Love
- Mary Jane Girls - In My House
- Sade - Smooth Operator
May 16, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
May 16, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
May 16, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 16, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
May 16, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 16, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on May 16, 1985?
On May 16, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1985?
On May 16, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 1985?
On May 16, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 16th?
May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of May. 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 May 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
- 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),
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 May 1985?
May 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.