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February 23, 1985 was the 54th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is February 23, 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 February 23, 1985, who was born and died on February 23, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 23, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Careless Whisper by Wham!), movies (e.g. Mask, directed by Peter Bogdanovich), TV series (e.g. Fast Forward) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 23rd, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 23, 1985?
- February 23, 1985: What happened on that day?
- February 23, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 23, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 23, 1985?
- February 23, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 23, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- February 23, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 23, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- February 23, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 23, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 23, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 23, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 23, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on February 23, 1985?
What day of the week was February 23, 1985?
February 23, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 54th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 23, 1985 can also be written as 2/23/1985 in the US and as 23/2/1985 in UK and Europe.
February 23, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 23, 1985:
- Us senate confirms edwin meese iii as attorney general.
- Indiana basketball coach bobby knight throws a chair during a game.
February 23, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 23, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on February 23rd, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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February 23, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 23, 1985 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 February 23, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 08:34 am and setting at 10:32 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1985.
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Who was born on February 23, 1985?
Famous people born on February 23, 1985:
- Ahmed Mubarak Al-Mahaijri
- Yunus Çankaya
- Marco Cardillo
- Francisco Carrazana
- Issa Cissokho
- Ephraim Ellis
- Felizarda Jorge
- Ekaterina Jurlova
- Konstantin Kravčuk
- Brandon Pettigrew
- Hendry Thomas
- Izabela Żebrowska
- Tessa Bonhomme
Whose famous birthday is on February 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 23rd:
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Emily BluntEmily blunt is a british actress known for her roles in popular films such as the devil wears prada, edge of tomorrow, and a quiet place.
![Aziz Ansari]()
Aziz AnsariAziz ansari is an indian-american comedian known for his stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, as well as for his role as tom haverford on...
![Patricia Richardson]()
Patricia RichardsonPatricia richardson is a tv actress best known for her role as jill taylor on the sitcom home improvement.
![Karan Grover]()
Karan GroverKaran grover is an indian tv actor known for his roles in popular television shows such as 'yahan main ghar ghar kheli' and 'qubool hai'.
![Andre Ward]()
Andre WardAndre ward is a retired professional boxer known for being an olympic gold medalist and a world champion in multiple weight classes.
![Peter Fonda]()
Peter FondaAmerican actor, screenwriter, and producer.
![Diane Varsi]()
Diane VarsiAmerican actress, who was nominated for an oscar in 1957 for her role as allison mackenzie.
![Natalia Verbeke]()
Natalia VerbekeArgentinian actresses and singers.
![Josh Gad]()
Josh GadAmerican actor, producer, and screenwriter.
![Samara Weaving]()
Samara WeavingTv actress.
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February 23, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 39 years 1 month old,
or 469 months and 28 days old,
or 2043 weeks
or 14301 days old,
if you were born on February 23, 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 February 23, 1985?
There are 309 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 23rd 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 23, 1985.
February 23, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 23, 1985:
- Erik Andersson
- Paolo Bonomi
- Roberto Parisi
- Risieri Frondizi
What famous deaths happened on February 23rd?
Famous deaths on February 23rd:
![Stan Laurel]()
Stan LaurelStan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.
![Katherine Helmond]()
Katherine HelmondKatherine helmond was an american actress known for her roles in the tv shows 'soap' and 'who's the boss?'.
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Florence RiceActress (girl at 1313, carnival), is killed at 63.
- Margalit Tzanani
Iconic Israeli singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.
- John Keats
An english romantic poet.
- Nillie Melba
Renowned Australian opera soprano known for her performances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
- Nachmen Simon
Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive and emotional artworks.
- James Herriot
A British veterinarian and author who wrote a series of semi-autobiographical books about his experiences as a country veterinarian in...
- Franciszek Starowieyski
Renowned Polish artist known for his surrealistic and symbolic paintings.
- John Quincy Adams
The sixth President of the United States, a diplomat, and a prominent figure in the abolitionist movement.
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February 23, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 23, 1985:
- Roman Empire - Terminalia held in honor of Terminus.
- Russia - Defender of the Fatherland Day (formerly Red Army Day or Day of Soviet Army and Navy).
- Blessed odilia of Mombeek
- Guyana - Mashramani-Republic Day.
- Brunei - National Day.
- Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Polycarp of Smyrna (died 155)
Saints celebrated on February 23, 1985:
- Saint Milburga
- Saint Lazarus (d.867)
February 23, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 23, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 18th and February 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 23, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 23, 1985 was Careless Whisper by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 23, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 23, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wham! - Careless Whisper
- Billy Ocean - Loverboy
- Philip Bailey - Easy Lover
- REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling
- Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
February 23, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 23, 1985 was I Know Him So Well by Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 23, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 23, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson - I Know Him So Well
- King - Love And Pride
- Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
- Prince - 1999 / Little Red Corvette
- Ashford & Simpson - Solid
February 23, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 23, 1985 was Missing You by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 23, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 23, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Diana Ross - Missing You
- New Edition - Mr. Telephone Man
- The Gap Band - Beep A Freak
- Kool & The Gang - Misled
- Philip Bailey With Phil Collins - Easy Lover
February 23, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 23, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Mask
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich
Starring: Cher, Eric Stoltz, Sam Elliott, Estelle Getty
Country: United States of America
Moonlighting
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Jerzy Skolimowski
Starring: Jeremy Irons, Eugene Lipinski, Jirí Stanislav, Eugeniusz Haczkiewicz
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
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
The Purple Rose of Cairo
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Woody Allen
Starring: Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Irving Metzman
February 23, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 23, 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:
Fast Forward
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Sidney Poitier
Drei reizende Schwestern
Release year: 1984
Robotech
Release year: 1985
Written by: Carl Macek
Starring: Robert Axelrod, Bill Capizzi, Frank Catalano, Richard Epcar
Country: United States of America
Thundercats
Release year: 1985
Country: United States of America
February 23, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 23, 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 commentator on PBS's LateNight America collects stories of celebrities who have struggled with alcoholism. These stories are supplemented by alcohol experts.
Son Of The Morning Star
By: Evan S. Connell
Custer's Last Stand is one of the most significant events in American history. More than 100 years later, books are still being written and people continue to debate about it.
The Sicilian
By: Mario Puzo
Mario Puzo's internationally acclaimed novel The Godfather was a huge success. He has been often imitated, but never surpassed. The classic novel by Puzo, The Sicilian is a cornerstone of the author's work. It is a romantic and unforgettable story …
Moscow Rules
By: Robert Moss
Yuri Andropov has died, and Russia is in turmoil due to the uncertain succession of Konstantin Chernenko. Sasha Preobrazhensky, like many others, has lost faith in Moscow. He
February 23, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 23, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Mail Order Monsters
Poly Play
Super Mario
Dragonfire II: The Dungeonmaster's Assistant
Marsport
Who was the US President on February 23, 1985?
On February 23, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 23, 1985?
On February 23, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 23, 1985?
On February 23, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 23rd?
February 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of February. 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 February 23rd, such as:
- 2019 - Venezuelan authorities attempt to allow humanitarian aid trucks from brazil and colombia into the country. two trucks set fire to the francisco de paula santander international bridge.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: rif dimashq offensive. syrian government warplanes conduct a sixth day's airstrikes in rebel-held ghouta suburbs east damascus. 32 people are killed as the death toll after a week of bombardment has risen to over 400.
- 2017 - War in north-west pakistan: six people were killed in a bomb explosion in lahore, pakistan.
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 February 1985?
February 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
