Friday July 19, 1985: on this day

July 19, 1985 was the 200th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Cancer and the day of the week was Friday.

Is July 19, 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 19, 1985, who was born and died on July 19, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on July 19, 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 19th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was July 19, 1985?


July 19, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 200th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 19, 1985 can also be written as 7/19/1985 in the US and as 19/7/1985 in UK and Europe.

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July 19, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 19, 1985:

  • Christa mcauliffe chosen 1st school teacher to fly space shuttle
  • Dam in fiemme valley italy bursts; 200-300 die
  • The val di stava dam collapses killing 268 people in val di stava, italy.

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July 19, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 19th 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 19, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 19, 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 19th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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July 19, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 19, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 19, 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 19, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 07:05 am and setting at 10:00 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 19, 1985?


Famous people born on July 19, 1985:

  • Jeslin Ackles

    Renowned football player known for exceptional skills on the field.

  • Leondro Marquez

    Latin pop singer and songwriter with chart-topping hits.

  • Valeen Martinez

    Grand Slam winner known for her powerful serves and strategic gameplay.

  • Lamarkus Aldridge

    Former NBA player known for his scoring ability.

  • Shamila Narayanan

    Esteemed neuroscientist recognized for her contributions to brain mapping and cognitive psychology.

  • Wenzel Fuchs

    Talented soccer player known for his skills on the field.

  • Jefferie Pedersen

    Award-winning broadcast journalist recognized for her compelling storytelling and breaking news coverage.

  • Guila Alvarez

    Spanish photographer acclaimed for her unique perspective in capturing moments.

  • Rim Albezem

    Contemporary artist known for her vibrant and abstract paintings.

  • Jerritt Lyons

    Former NFL linebacker known for his defensive skills.

  • Ollie Hepburn

    Up-and-coming author known for their debut novel that has captivated readers worldwide.

  • Kady

    Kady Grant is a talented actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.

  • Leondre Lopez

    Award-winning journalist specializing in political commentary.

  • Giacomo Ferrari

    Up-and-coming journalist covering social issues and human rights.

  • Reginald Walker

    Reginald Walker was a skilled footballer who played as a striker for several top clubs.

  • Darrien Hunt

    Renowned for expertise in cybersecurity.

  • Zhou Haibin

    Chinese footballer.

  • Hadi Norouzi

    Iranian footballer (d. 2015).

  • Marina Kuzina

    Russian basketball player.

Whose famous birthday is on July 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on July 19th:

  • Jared Padalecki
    Jared Padalecki

    Jared padalecki is an american actor known for his role as sam winchester in the tv series supernatural.

  • Shane Dawson
    Shane Dawson

    Shane dawson is an american youtube comedian known for his sketch comedy and vlogs, as well as his documentary-style series on conspiracy...

  • Abel Ferrara
    Abel Ferrara

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Atom Egoyan
    Atom Egoyan

    Canadian film and stage director.

  • Isabel Jewell
    Isabel Jewell

    American actress on stage, film and television.

  • Dennis Cole
    Dennis Cole

    American television and film actor.

  • George Dzundza
    George Dzundza

    German-american actor.

  • Anthony Edwards
    Anthony Edwards

    American actor best known for his role in "er", the tv series.

  • Vinessa Shaw
    Vinessa Shaw

    Vinessa shaw is an american actress known for her roles in hocus pocus and eyes wide shut.

  • Campbell Scott
    Campbell Scott

    Campbell scott is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as 'singles' and 'the amazing spider-man'.

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July 19, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 9 months old,

or 465 months

or 2022 weeks

or 14154 days old,

if you were born on July 19, 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 19, 1985?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 19th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 19, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 19, 1985.

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July 19, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 19, 1985:

  • Janusz Zajdel

    Prominent Polish science fiction writer known for his innovative and thought-provoking works.

  • Giuseppe De André
  • Ugo Fontana
  • Leonida Repaci

What famous deaths happened on July 19th?

Famous deaths on July 19th:

  • Rutger Hauer
    Rutger Hauer

    Dutch actor who excels in the role of villain in films like "blade runner," nighthawks, and "the hitcher.

  • James Garner
    James Garner

    American actor, and a top star in movies, tv shows and commercials.

  • Cécile Aubry
    Cécile Aubry

    French actress, author, and dancer.

  • Jack Warden
    Jack Warden

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Joe Flynn
    Joe Flynn

    American comedian, actor and vaudevillian who transitioned into tv and movie.

  • Eddie Quillan
    Eddie Quillan

    Philadelphia, pennsylvania -- actor ("julia, hell town").

  • Faina Ranevskaya
    Faina Ranevskaya

    Russian actress (born 1896).

  • Tom Davis
    Tom Davis

    American private citizen.

  • Vandella Frost

    Pioneering chemist known for her research in nanotechnology.

  • Anokhi Sharma

    Pioneering playwright known for pushing boundaries in theater.

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July 19, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on July 19, 1985:

  • According to sitcom Father Ted, previous events that occurred on July 19 included Galway being liberated by the Indians, Marathon was renamed Snickers and the Ice Age ended.
  • St. Symmachus
  • St. Machrina
  • St. Arsenius
  • Catholic - Feasts of St. Vincent de Paul
  • Nicaragua - National Liberation Day
  • Myanmar - Martyr's Day
  • Malaysia - Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan Besar of Ng Sembilan
  • Roman festivals - Lucaria
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July 19, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on July 19, 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 19, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 19, 1985 was A View To A Kill by Duran Duran, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 19, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on July 19, 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 19, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 19, 1985 was Frankie by Sister Sledge, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

July 19, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on July 19, 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 19, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 19, 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 19, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on July 19, 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 19, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on July 19, 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 19, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on July 19, 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 19, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on July 19, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Thinner by Richard Bachman

Thinner

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Curse of Old Gypsy Man...Billy Halleck is a loving husband and father who is both a beneficiary and a victim of American Good Life. He has a beautiful home, a nice wife, and a wonderful family.

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.

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.

The Lover by Marguerite Duras

The Lover

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The Lover is an international bestseller with over one million copies printed and was a winner in France's Prix Goncourt. Since its publication, critics around the globe have praised it as a great book.

The Hunt For Red October by Tom Clancy

The Hunt For Red October

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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.

July 19, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on July 19, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Mach Rider

Mach Rider

Platform: Arcade, NES/Famicom, Virtual Console

Genre: Driving game

Publisher: Nintendo

Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers

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

Genre: Platform game, arcade adventure

Publisher: Mastertronic

4-D Warriors

4-D Warriors

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter game

Publisher: Sega

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Platform: Amstrad CPC, C64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Arcade adventure, puzzle, minigame

Publisher: Ocean Software

Law of the West

Law of the West

Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64, NES (In Japan Only)

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Accolade American Action (Scandinavia)

history

Who was the US President on July 19, 1985?

On July 19, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on July 19, 1985?

On July 19, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on July 19, 1985?

On July 19, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about July 19th?

July 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2019 - Relations between iran and the united kingdom: the iranian navy of islamic revolutionary guard corps seizes the british tanker stena impero from the united kingdom and temporarily seizes the british-operated, liberian-flagged ship mesdar in the persian gulf. jeremy hunt, british foreign secretary, says iran will not allow the tanker to be released.
  • 2018 - Protests in 2015-2018 iraq: the protests began last week and continue amid anger at poor public services, high levels of unemployment, and pollution.
  • 2017 - Barbara weldens (singer), whose first album won many awards, falls to the ground while performing at festival leo ferre, gourdon, in southwestern france. according to reports, the 35-year old singer and poet was electrocuted.

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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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Friday July 19, 1985