Wednesday April 17, 1985: on this day

April 17, 1985 was the 107th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is April 17, 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 April 17, 1985, who was born and died on April 17, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 17, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Are The World by USA for Africa), movies (e.g. Phenomena, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Mussolini And I) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 17th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 17, 1985?


April 17, 1985 was a Wednesday and it was the 107th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1985 can also be written as 4/17/1985 in the US and as 17/4/1985 in UK and Europe.

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April 17, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 17, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 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 April 17th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 17, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:25 am and setting at 05:17 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1985 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1985.

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Who was born on April 17, 1985?


Famous people born on April 17, 1985:

  • Rooney Mara
    Rooney Mara

    Rooney mara is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the girl with the dragon tattoo and carol.

  • Luke Mitchell
    Luke Mitchell

    Luke mitchell is an australian tv actor known for his roles in tv shows such as agents of s.h.

  • Nate Diaz

    Nate diaz is a professional mixed martial artist known for his career in the ufc and for his rivalry with conor mcgregor.

  • Jo-Wilfried Tsonga

    French professional tennis player, mohammad ali was nicknamed the mohammad ali of tennis.

  • Mehdi Nemmouche

    French-algerian was arrested at marseille's saint-charles railway station (30 may 2014) in connection to the shooting at the jewish brussel...

  • Juliannah Diaz

    Juliannah Diaz is a Latina politician who has served as a state senator in a U.S.

  • Paden Lynch

    Paden Lynch was a standout football player who excelled in the sport.

  • Otis Tran

    Designing innovative software systems.

  • William Snape

    English actor.

  • Heidi Shepherd

    Metal singer.

  • Kęstutis Ivaškevičius
  • Luis Miguel Noriega
  • Silvia Passon
  • Evandro Soldati
  • Caner Topaloğlu
  • Takuya Honda

Whose famous birthday is on April 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 17th:

  • Victoria Beckham
    Victoria Beckham

    Posh is a british singer, who was also one of the spice girls.

  • Roddy Piper
    Roddy Piper

    Roddy piper was a professional wrestler known for his time in the wwe and for his iconic feud with hulk hogan.

  • Sean Bean
    Sean Bean

    Sean bean is an english actor known for his roles in the lord of the rings and game of thrones.

  • William Holden
    William Holden

    William holden was an american actor known for his roles in classic films such as sunset boulevard and the bridge on the river kwai.

  • Jennifer Garner
    Jennifer Garner

    American actress and film producer.

  • Olivia Hussey
    Olivia Hussey

    Argentinean-british actress, who made her acting debut at 16 with her beautiful, doe-eyed beauty in "romeo and juliet.

  • James Last
    James Last

    German musician, bandleader, composer, arranger.

  • Adam McKay
    Adam McKay

    Adam mckay is a writer and director known for his work on comedy films such as anchorman, step brothers, and the other guys.

  • Nicholas D'Agosto
    Nicholas D'Agosto

    American film and television actor.

  • Monet Mazur
    Monet Mazur

    American actor and musician.

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April 17, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 11 months old,

or 467 months and 12 days old,

or 2032 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14226 days old,

if you were born on April 17, 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 April 17, 1985?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 17, 1985.

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April 17, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 17, 1985:

  • Meshulem Zussman

    Influential playwright known for his thought-provoking works.

  • Basil Bunting

    Renowned modernist poet known for his long poem 'Briggflatts.

  • Ilona Bodden

    Writer.

  • Takis Miliadis

    Greek actor (born in 1922).

  • Ferdinando Fulgenzio Pasini

What famous deaths happened on April 17th?

Famous deaths on April 17th:

  • Deanna Durbin
    Deanna Durbin

    American actress and singer who made her debut film at the age of 14.

  • Kitty Carlisle
    Kitty Carlisle

    American actress, singer, socialite, and game show panelist (d. 2007).

  • Doris Roberts
    Doris Roberts

    American actress (b. 1925).

  • Michael Sarrazin
    Michael Sarrazin

    Michael sarrazin was a canadian actor known for his roles in films such as 'they shoot horses, don't they?' and 'the flim-flam man'.

  • Eva Novak
    Eva Novak

    Actress (medicine man), passes away at 90 from pneumonia.

  • Gabriel García Márquez

    A Colombian novelist and journalist, considered one of the most significant authors of the 20th century and a pioneer of the magical realism...

  • Benjerman Franklin

    Founding Father of the United States and successful businessman.

  • Jesua Garcia

    Pioneering researcher in the field of genetics.

  • Biju Patnaik

    Biju Patnaik was an Indian politician who served as the Chief Minister of Odisha for two terms and played a crucial role in the formation of...

  • Gabrella Marquez

    Gabrella Marquez was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist, known for his novels such as 'One Hundred Years...

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April 17, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 17, 1985:

  • Pope Anicetus (died 166)
  • Blessed Radboud of Louvain (d.1142)

Saints celebrated on April 17, 1985:

  • Saint Gerwin of Oudenburg (d. 1117)
  • Saint Landricus
  • Saint Stephen Harding (d. 1134)
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April 17, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 17, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 15th and April 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 17, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 17, 1985 was We Are The World by USA for Africa, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 17, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Are The World
  2. - Crazy For You
  3. - Nightshift
  4. - One More Night youtube
  5. - Rhythm Of The Night

April 17, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 17, 1985 was Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 17, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
  2. - We Are The World
  3. - Easy Lover
  4. - Move Closer
  5. - Welcome To The Pleasuredome

April 17, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 17, 1985 was Back In Stride by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 17, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Back In Stride
  2. - Rhythm Of the Night
  3. - We Are The World
  4. - Be Your Man
  5. - 'Til My Baby Comes Home

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April 17, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 17, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

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

Gymkata

Gymkata

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Robert Clouse

Starring: Kurt Thomas, Tetchie Agbayani, Richard Norton, Edward Bell

Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

Release year: 1985

Directed by: William Asher

Starring: Walter Matthau, Charles Grodin, Vincent Gardenia, Tyne Daly

The Return of the Living Dead

The Return of the Living Dead

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Dan O'Bannon

Starring: Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Thom Mathews

Country: United States of America

April 17, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 17, 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:

Mussolini and I

Mussolini and I

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Alberto Negrin

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

Thundercats

Thundercats

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

April 17, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 17, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Courage To Change by Dennis Wholey

The Courage To Change

By:

The commentator on PBS's LateNight America collects stories of celebrities who have struggled with alcoholism. These stories are supplemented by alcohol experts.

Distant Neighbors by Alan Riding

Distant Neighbors

By:

An analysis of Mexico, political, cultural, and economic, by a journalist who has been the NYT's bureau chief in Mexico City for six years.

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.

The Blood Of Abraham by Jimmy Carter

The Blood Of Abraham

By:

Jimmy Carter has been a tireless advocate for peace in the Middle East since his days as a young man in the White House.

Breaking With Moscow by Arkady N. Shevchenko

Breaking With Moscow

By:

The most senior Soviet official to defect shares an incredible story about the Kremlin's inner workings, his conflicted life as diplomat and the terrifying world outside.

April 17, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 17, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

A-Train

A-Train

Platform: Windows, Mac, Amiga, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, FM-7, Mega Drive, MSX2, NES, Sharp X68000, PC Engine, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Virtual Console

Genre: Vehicle Simulation Game

Publisher: JP Artdink; NA Maxis; EU Ocean Software

Eddie Kidd Jump Challenge

Eddie Kidd Jump Challenge

Platform: C64, MSX, ZX Spectrum, Acorn Electron, BBC Micro

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Martech

King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne

King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne

Platform: PC, Macintosh, Apple II, Apple IIGS, Amiga, Atari ST, PCjr

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Sierra On-Line

Motos

Motos

Platform: Arcade, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, X68000, ZX Spectrum, iOS, Android

Genre: Action

Publisher: JP Namco; JP Dempa; NA/EU Mastertronic

The Empire of Karn

The Empire of Karn

Platform: Amstrad CPC C64

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Interceptor Software

history

Who was the US President on April 17, 1985?

On April 17, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 17, 1985?

On April 17, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 17, 1985?

On April 17, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 17th?

April 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of April. 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 April 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Russian military intervention in ukraine
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war - american-led intervention in civil war in syria: president donald trump and his administration are looking at replacing u.s. military forces with an arab force in syria.
  • 2017 - American pipeline operator williams partners agreed to sell an oil refinery in louisiana to nova chemicals, a canadian chemical company, for $2.1 billion.

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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 April 1985?

April 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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Wednesday April 17, 1985