Wednesday March 20, 1985: on this day

March 20, 1985 was the 79th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is March 20, 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 20, 1985, who was born and died on March 20, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 20, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon), movies (e.g. Alamo Bay, directed by Louis Malle), TV series (e.g. Half Nelson) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 20th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 20, 1985?


March 20, 1985 was a Wednesday and it was the 79th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 20, 1985 can also be written as 3/20/1985 in the US and as 20/3/1985 in UK and Europe.

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March 20, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 20, 1985:

  • Libby riddles becomes the first woman to win the 1,135-mile iditarod trail sled dog race.
  • Canadian paraplegic athlete and humanitarian rick hansen begins his circumnavigation of the globe in a wheelchair in the name of spinal cord injury medical research.

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March 20, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 20th 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 20, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 20, 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 March 20th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 20, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 20, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 20, 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 20, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:58 am and setting at 06:25 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 20, 1985?


Famous people born on March 20, 1985:

  • Sriyansh Singh

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer with multiple world records.

  • Sheylin Smith

    Olympic gold medalist with multiple world records in swimming.

  • Hanifah Khan

    Renowned striker who holds multiple scoring records in women's soccer.

  • Yaret Silva

    Talented soccer player who played for various top clubs.

  • Renatha Smith

    Renatha Smith is a decorated swimmer who has won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Adylin Munir

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer with exceptional endurance and technique.

  • Aarini Singh

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer with exceptional speed and technique.

  • Aamya Patel

    Grand Slam champion with a powerful serve and agile footwork.

  • Iwalani Hopkins

    Olympic gold medalist sprinter with exceptional speed and agility.

  • Aryahi Patel

    Grand Slam champion in tennis.

  • Dinisha Singh

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer known for breaking world records.

  • Liyanna Smith

    Olympic gold medalist in swimming.

  • Nishita Patel

    Grand Slam champion in tennis.

  • Shivank Patel

    Grand Slam champion known for powerful serves.

  • Sidi Yaya Keita

    Professional soccer player known for his skill and leadership on the field.

  • Mareon Griese

    Former NFL quarterback known for his successful career with the Miami Dolphins.

  • Daivik Patel

    Accomplished golfer with numerous tournament wins.

  • Treyten Chambers

    Contributed to the field of quantum mechanics.

Whose famous birthday is on March 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 20th:

  • Spike Lee
    Spike Lee

    Spike lee is a renowned director known for his work on films such as 'do the right thing' and 'malcolm x'.

  • Ruby Rose
    Ruby Rose

    Ruby rose is an australian model known for her work in the fashion industry and for her role as stella carlin in the tv series orange is the...

  • William Hurt
    William Hurt

    William hurt is an american actor known for his roles in acclaimed films such as 'kiss of the spider woman', 'broadcast news', and 'a...

  • Xavier Dolan
    Xavier Dolan

    Canadian french young actor and filmmaker, manuel tadros, a singer and actor of egyptian descent, was born to genevia"ve dolan and actor...

  • Bianca Lawson
    Bianca Lawson

    Bianca lawson is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'buffy the vampire slayer' and 'pretty little liars'.

  • Holly Hunter
    Holly Hunter

    Holly hunter is a renowned american actress known for her roles in films such as the piano, broadcast news, and the incredibles.

  • Christy Carlson Romano
    Christy Carlson Romano

    Christy carlson romano is an american singer and actress known for her role as ren stevens in the disney channel show 'even stevens' and as...

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Kathy Ireland
    Kathy Ireland

    American model, actress, and furniture designer.

  • Carl Reiner
    Carl Reiner

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

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March 20, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 1 month old,

or 469 months and 6 days old,

or 2040 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14282 days old,

if you were born on March 20, 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 20, 1985?

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 20, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 20, 1985.

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March 20, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 20, 1985:

  • Samson Wright

    Samson Wright was a British biologist known for his work on blood groups and genetics.

  • Pierre Marcel Lemoigne
  • Victor Capesius

What famous deaths happened on March 20th?

Famous deaths on March 20th:

  • Fred Rogers
    Fred Rogers

    American children's tv host (d. 2003).

  • Marilyn Maxwell
    Marilyn Maxwell

    American singer and actress (d. 1972).

  • Pranish Koirala

    Renowned leader who played a key role in Nepal's democratic movement.

  • Anira Ataliba

    Renowned Brazilian painter known for her vibrant and expressive artworks.

  • Lev Yashin

    Lev yashin was a soviet footballer known as the 'black spider' and is considered one of the greatest goalkeepers in the history of the...

  • Tarig Al-Wazir

    Prominent figure in the Palestinian Liberation Organization.

  • Elford Albin

    Renowned biologist known for his work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Athalene Lane

    Renowned biologist known for her work in genetics and evolutionary biology.

  • Cova García

    Renowned poet known for her evocative verses.

  • Placida Viola

    Celebrated playwright who wrote compelling dramas.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 20th

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March 20, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 20, 1985:

  • Feast of St. Cuthbert, patron saint of Northumbria (died 704)
  • Canberra Day
  • Meat Out Day
  • International Astrology Day
  • New Year of Iranian Calendar: Norouz occurs on the vernal equinox.
  • The second day of Quinquatria in ancient Rome, held in honor of Minerva.
  • The vernal equinox usually occurs on this day.

Observances on March 20, 1985:

  • International Day of Happiness
  • French Language Day

Saints celebrated on March 20, 1985:

  • Saint Alexandra
  • Saint Herbert (died 687)
  • Saint Wulfram (d.704)
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March 20, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 20, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 18th and March 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 20, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 20, 1985 was Can't Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

March 20, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 18th and March 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Can't Fight This Feeling youtube
  2. - Material Girl
  3. - One More Night youtube
  4. - The Heat Is On
  5. - Too Late For Goodbyes

March 20, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 20, 1985 was You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) by Dead Or Alive, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

March 20, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 18th and March 24th. 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 20, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 20, 1985 was Nightshift by Commodores, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

March 20, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 18th and March 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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March 20, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 20, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Alamo Bay

Alamo Bay

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Louis Malle

Starring: Amy Madigan, Ed Harris, Ho Nguyen, Donald Moffat

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

Invitation to the Wedding

Invitation to the Wedding

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Joseph Brooks

Starring: Ralph Richardson, John Gielgud, Paul Nicholas, Elizabeth Shepherd

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

Ladyhawke

Ladyhawke

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Donner

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

Country: United States of America

March 20, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 20, 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 20, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 20, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon

If Tomorrow Comes

By:

Tracy Whitney, a lovely and idealistic woman is sentenced to a 15-year term in an escape-proof penitentiary. She fights back with brilliant ingenuity to defeat the untouchable crime lords that put her there.

Proof by Dick Francis

Proof

By:

Tony Beach, a wine merchant, has skillfully catered Tony's latest society event. But the fun ends when a group of hit men crashes the party...literally.

Loving Each Other by Leo Buscaglia

Loving Each Other

By:

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?

Thinner by Richard Bachman

Thinner

By:

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.

Glitz by Elmore Leonard

Glitz

By:

"Intense .... A higher quality entertainment ."--New York TimesElmore Lennox's Glitz is a killer...in a best possible way. This riveting noir story of "The King Daddy Of Crime Writers" (Seattle Times), electrifies.

March 20, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 20, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers

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

Genre: Platform game, arcade adventure

Publisher: Mastertronic

The Halley Project

The Halley Project

Platform: Apple II Atari 8-bit family Commodore 64 Commodore Amiga

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Mindscape

Monty on the Run

Monty on the Run

Platform: Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 16, ZX Spectrum, Family Computer Disk System

Genre: Platform

Publisher: EU Gremlin Graphics; JP Jaleco

Challenger

Challenger

Platform: Famicom Game Boy Advance Mobile phone Virtual Console

Genre: Action game Platform game

Publisher: Hudson Soft

Everyone's A Wally

Everyone's A Wally

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Mikro-Gen

history

Who was the US President on March 20, 1985?

On March 20, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 20, 1985?

On March 20, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 20, 1985?

On March 20, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about March 20th?

March 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Disney completes the acquisition of 21st century fox from walt disney company for $71.3 billion (with the exception being the fox corporation's business, broadcasting network and sports assets).
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: according to syrian state tv sana, a rocket from rebel-held eastern ghouta struck a damascus market, killing at most 35 people. (reuters) (channel news asia). two women and 15 children were killed in an airstrike in eastern ghouta.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: a car bomb explodes in baghdad's hayy al-a'amel neighbourhood, killing at least 23 and injuring 45 more.

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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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Wednesday March 20, 1985