Wednesday July 17, 1985: on this day

July 17, 1985 was the 198th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is July 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 July 17, 1985, who was born and died on July 17, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 17, 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 17th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 17, 1985?


July 17, 1985 was a Wednesday and it was the 198th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1985 can also be written as 7/17/1985 in the US and as 17/7/1985 in UK and Europe.

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July 17, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 17, 1985:

  • Founding of the eureka network by former head of states françois mitterrand (france) and helmut kohl (germany).

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th 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 17, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 17, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 04:49 am and setting at 09:26 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 17, 1985?


Famous people born on July 17, 1985:

  • Rosa Salazar
    Rosa Salazar

    Rosa salazar is an american actress known for her roles in alita: battle angel and the maze runner series.

  • Loui Eriksson

    Professional ice hockey player known for his skill and leadership on the ice.

  • Ederson Santos de Moraes

    Brazilian musician known for his contributions to the samba and pagode genres.

  • Shalie Williams

    Renowned forward known for her goal-scoring prowess.

  • Kelly Evans

    Kelly Evans is a journalist known for her work on CNBC.

  • Raleigh Becket

    Skilled Jaeger pilot who saved the world from Kaiju invasion.

  • Neil McGregor

    Scottish footballer.

  • Tom Fletcher

    Pop singer.

  • Tom Fletcher (singer)
  • Tom Cullen (actor)
  • Knut Olav Rindarøy
  • Srđan Simović
  • Ephraim Sykes
  • Valentino Gallo
  • Gary Ambroise
  • Poya Asbaghi
  • Miguel Ángel Britos
  • Jason Aalon Butler
  • Tom Cullen
  • Arslan Ekşi

Whose famous birthday is on July 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 17th:

  • David Hasselhoff
    David Hasselhoff

    David hasselhoff is a tv actor known for his roles in 'knight rider' and 'baywatch'.

  • Phyllis Diller
    Phyllis Diller

    American comedian who burst onto the stage in san francisco in 1954 wearing a sequined minidress, an orange fright-wig and gold ankle-high...

  • Mithun Chakraborty
    Mithun Chakraborty

    Mithun chakraborty is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films, particularly in the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Mélanie Thierry
    Mélanie Thierry

    French actress on stage and in film, most well-known for her role as aurora (babylon a.d.

  • Donald Sutherland
    Donald Sutherland

    Canadian-american actor who has been onscreen since 1963 as a variety lead and character roles, from tv series to the stage.

  • Diahann Carroll
    Diahann Carroll

    American actress, singer and recording artist.

  • Lucie Arnaz
    Lucie Arnaz

    American actress, and a member of a distinguished family.

  • Eric Winter
    Eric Winter

    American actor and model.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • James Cagney
    James Cagney

    American actor who often played the role of the tough guy or gangster.

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


You are 38 years 9 months old,

or 465 months and 6 days old,

or 2022 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14160 days old,

if you were born on July 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 July 17, 1985?

There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday July 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on July 17, 1985:

  • Czeslaw Josef Marek

    Composer dies at 93.

  • Margo

    Actress (rumba, viva zapata), dies at 68 of a brain tumor.

  • Wynn Stewart
  • Stefano Giovannone
  • Susanne K. Langer
  • Piero Vinci

What famous deaths happened on July 17th?

Famous deaths on July 17th:

  • Billie Holiday
    Billie Holiday

    American blues and jazz singer "lady day", aeur whose unsurpassed voice was the essence jazz.

  • Elaine Stritch
    Elaine Stritch

    American actress with a varied and long career.

  • Walter Cronkite
    Walter Cronkite

    American broadcaster.

  • Geraldine Fitzgerald
    Geraldine Fitzgerald

    Dublin, ireland -- actress (pawnbroker and easy money).

  • Anastasia Romanov

    Grand Duchess Anastasia Romanov was the youngest daughter of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia, who was executed during the Russian Revolution.

  • Katheren Graham

    Publisher of The Washington Post during the Watergate scandal.

  • John Coltrane

    American musician, jazz clarinetist, saxophonist, composer, and recording artist.

  • Dorothia Dix

    Advocate for the mentally ill and pioneer in mental health reform.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on July 17th

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


Holidays on July 17, 1985:

  • Kyoto, Japan - Gion Matsuri
  • Various mathematics departments - Yellow Pig's Day
  • South Korea - Constitution Day
  • Feast Day of St Cynllo
  • Iraq - Ba'ath Revolution Day
  • Puerto Rico - Luis Muáoz Rivera's Birthday
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July 17, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 17, 1985 was A View To A Kill by Duran Duran, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

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

The music chart in the USA on July 17, 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:

  1. - A View To A Kill
  2. - Raspberry Beret
  3. - Everytime You Go Away youtube
  4. - You Give Good Love
  5. - Sussudio youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 17, 1985 was Frankie by Sister Sledge, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

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

The music chart in the UK on July 17, 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:

  1. - Frankie
  2. - Axel F
  3. - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
  4. - Cherish
  5. - Crazy For You

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 17, 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 17, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 17, 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:

  1. - Save Your Love (For #1)
  2. - Hangin' On A String
  3. - Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
  4. - Raspberry Beret
  5. - Who's Holding Donna Now

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

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

Fright Night

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

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

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

Pee-wee's Big Adventure

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

The most popular TV Series on July 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:

Stingray

Stingray

Release year: 1985

Watchdog

Watchdog

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Yuri Kovalev

Ein Mann macht klar Schiff

Ein Mann macht klar Schiff

Release year: 1985

About Time

About Time

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Curtis

Paying Guest

Paying Guest

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Subodh Mukherjee

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

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

Inside, Outside by Herman Wouk

Inside, Outside

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The Pulitzer Prize-winning Pulitzer Prize-winning author "Marjorie Morningstar", and "The Caine Mutiny," describes cultural conflicts in David Goodkind's life as Special Assistant to President Obama.

A Passion For Excellence by Tom Peters and Nancy Austin

A Passion For Excellence

By:

For people who are looking to make a difference in their careers, A Passion for Excellence is the most important, inspiring and career-transforming book that has ever been published.

The Heart Of The Dragon by Alasdair Clayre

The Heart Of The Dragon

By:

HEART OF THE DAGON

Smart Women, Foolish Choices by Connell Cowan and Melvyn Kinder

Smart Women, Foolish Choices

By:

Smart Women Make Foolish Choices

Footfall by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle

Footfall

By:

"NIVEN and POURNELLE DO IT BETTER THAN ANYBODY. I LOVED IT!" They first appear on astronomical plates as a series if dots, which point from Saturn to Earth.

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

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

The Fourth Protocol

The Fourth Protocol

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, PC

Publisher: Hutchinson Computer Publishing

I'm Sorry

I'm Sorry

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Sega

Ice Palace

Ice Palace

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Action-adventure game

Publisher: Creative Sparks

Bounder

Bounder

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, ZX Spectrum, MSX, Commodore 64, Commodore 16 / Plus/4

Genre: Action

Publisher: Gremlin Graphics

Richard Petty's Talladega

Richard Petty's Talladega

Platform: Commodore 64 Atari XL

Genre: Arcade racing

Publisher: NA Electronic Arts; EU Ariolasoft

history

Who was the US President on July 17, 1985?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on July 17, 1985?

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

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What is special about July 17th?

July 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th 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 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2018-19 kivu ebola epidemic - the world health organisation has declared the latest ebola outbreak in the eastern democratic republic of the congo as a public health emergency of international concern.
  • 2018 - Gaza-israel conflict, 2018 gaza border protests. the israel defense forces have been instructed to prepare for an extensive military offensive in gaza in the event that hamas demands to stop rocket attacks, incendiary and flaming kite launches are not met by friday.
  • 2017 - Moro conflict: new kidnappings, a jailbreak plague sulu province in the south of mindanao in philippines.

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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 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.

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Wednesday July 17, 1985