Tuesday February 26, 1985: on this day

February 26, 1985 was the 57th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is February 26, 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 26, 1985, who was born and died on February 26, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 26, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Careless Whisper by Wham!), movies (e.g. Sylvester, directed by Tim Hunter), TV series (e.g. Fast Forward) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 26th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 26, 1985?


February 26, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 57th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 26, 1985 can also be written as 2/26/1985 in the US and as 26/2/1985 in UK and Europe.

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February 26, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 26, 1985:

  • 27th grammy awards: "what's love got to do with it", cyndi lauper win.

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February 26, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 26th 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 26, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 26, 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 February 26th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 26, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 26, 1985 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 26, 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 26, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 09:44 am and setting at 12:36 am.

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 26, 1985?


Famous people born on February 26, 1985:

  • Shiloh Fernandez
    Shiloh Fernandez

    American actor and model.

  • Sanya Richards-Ross

    Sanya richards-ross is a retired jamaican-american track and field athlete known for her success in the 400 meters and 4x400 meter relay...

  • Fernando Llorente

    Spanish international footballer.

  • Miki Fujimoto

    Japanese actress and singer (morning musume dream morning musume gomatta, and gam).

  • Ally Hilfiger

    Ally Hilfiger is a journalist known for her work in the fashion industry.

  • Gee Atherton

    Renowned British mountain biker known for his downhill racing achievements.

  • Alexandria Hilfiger

    American actress.

  • Carolin Nytra

    German hurdler.

  • Diego da Cunha

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Saki Kagami
  • Torey Thomas
  • Josh Wagenaar
  • Nikola Ilić
  • Fahad Awadh
  • Bastien Geiger
  • Iwo Kitzinger
  • Matthew Sadler
  • Leandro dos Santos de Jesus

Whose famous birthday is on February 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 26th:

  • Fats Domino
    Fats Domino

    Fats domino was an influential american musician known for his rhythm and blues hits, including 'ain't that a shame' and 'blueberry hill'.

  • Johnny Cash
    Johnny Cash

    American singer, guitarist and country-western singer.

  • Michael Bolton
    Michael Bolton

    American singer, international star and social activist.

  • Nate Ruess
    Nate Ruess

    Nate ruess is a pop singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band fun.

  • Mark Dacascos
    Mark Dacascos

    American actor and martial artist.

  • Jackie Gleason
    Jackie Gleason

    American comedian.

  • Jennifer Grant
    Jennifer Grant

    American actress, noted family.

  • Madeleine Carroll
    Madeleine Carroll

    British actress, who was a well-bred and gentle leading lady in the '30s & '40s.

  • Tony Randall
    Tony Randall

    American actor, best known for his emmy-winning portrayal of felix unger, the nitpicking felix unger, in "the odd couple", a tv series that...

  • Bill Duke
    Bill Duke

    Actor (bird on a wire and predator).

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February 26, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 1 month old,

or 469 months and 2 days old,

or 2039 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14275 days old,

if you were born on February 26, 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 26, 1985?

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 26th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 26, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 26, 1985.

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February 26, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 26, 1985:

  • Tjalling Koopmans

    Dutch-american economist and mathematician, nobel prize laureate (b. 1910).

  • Leonardo David
  • Vincenzo Fagiuoli
  • Camillo Giardina

What famous deaths happened on February 26th?

Famous deaths on February 26th:

  • Constance Ford
    Constance Ford

    Actress (ada hobson - another world).

  • Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician who played a key role in the freedom struggle.

  • Hanae Mori

    Pioneering Japanese fashion designer who achieved international acclaim.

  • Vinayak Savarkar

    Indian independence activist and politician.

  • Anandi Gopal Joshi

    First Indian female doctor.

  • Gabor Szabo

    Influential Hungarian jazz guitarist who blended jazz, pop, and Hungarian music.

  • Jef Raskin

    Creator of the Macintosh project at Apple.

  • Kalmen Rosen

    Contributed to the development of computer algorithms and complexity theory.

  • Alette Simons

    Dutch Golden Age painter known for her still life paintings.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 26th

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February 26, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 26, 1985:

  • Blessed Edigna
  • Blessed Leo of Furnes (d. 1163)
  • Liberation Day in Kuwait (1991).
  • Nation of Islam - Savior's Day - commemoration of the birthdate of Wallace Fard Muhammad, believed to be Allah in human form, the saviour of the black race.

Saints celebrated on February 26, 1985:

  • Saint Mechtild (d. 1154)
  • Saint Victor
  • Saint Alexander of Alexandria
  • Saint Nestor (died 251)
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February 26, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 26, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 25th and March 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 26, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 26, 1985 was Careless Whisper by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

February 26, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 26, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Careless Whisper
  2. - Can't Fight This Feeling youtube
  3. - California Girls
  4. - The Heat Is On
  5. - Loverboy

February 26, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 26, 1985 was I Know Him So Well by Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

February 26, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 26, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 25th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Know Him So Well
  2. - Love And Pride
  3. - I Want To Know What Love Is
  4. - 1999 / Little Red Corvette
  5. - Solid

February 26, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 26, 1985 was Missing You by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

February 26, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 26, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 25th and March 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Missing You
  2. - Mr. Telephone Man
  3. - Easy Lover
  4. - Sugar Walls
  5. - Nightshift

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February 26, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 26, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Sylvester

Sylvester

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Tim Hunter

Starring: Richard Farnsworth, Melissa Gilbert, Michael Schoeffling, Constance Towers

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

Mask

Mask

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Cher, Eric Stoltz, Sam Elliott, Estelle Getty

Country: United States of America

Moonlighting

Moonlighting

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jerzy Skolimowski

Starring: Jeremy Irons, Eugene Lipinski, Jirí Stanislav, Eugeniusz Haczkiewicz

February 26, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 26, 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

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

Mr. Belvedere

Mr. Belvedere

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

February 26, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 26, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Seven Mountains Of Thomas Merton by Michael Mott

The Seven Mountains Of Thomas Merton

By:

This is the only official biography of Merton, a New York Times bestseller that was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. It was based on both interviews and Merton's unpublished writings.

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.

The Sicilian by Mario Puzo

The Sicilian

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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 …

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

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While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?

See You Later Alligator by William F. Buckley Jr

See You Later Alligator

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February 26, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 26, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dun Darach

Dun Darach

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Arcade adventure

Publisher: Gargoyle Games

MUD2

MUD2

Platform: Platform independent

Genre: Fantasy MUD

Cosmic Soldier

Cosmic Soldier

Platform: MSX, PC-8801

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Kogado Studio

Doomdark's Revenge

Doomdark's Revenge

Platform: ZX Spectrum Commodore 64 Amstrad CPC Commodore Plus/4

Genre: Role-playing, strategy

Publisher: Beyond Software

Perry Mason: The Case of the Mandarin Murder

Perry Mason: The Case of the Mandarin Murder

Platform: Amiga; Commodore 64; Apple II; DOS; MSX

Genre: Interactive fiction

history

Who was the US President on February 26, 1985?

On February 26, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 26, 1985?

On February 26, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 26, 1985?

On February 26, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 26th?

February 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - Pakistan reported that indian military aircraft had violated their airspace close to muzaffarabad. they were intercepted and returned by pakistan air force (paf), military aircrafts. in a rush to drop their payload, indian air force aircrafts dropped it near balakot. india claims the incident was an attack on a jaish-e-mohammed camp near balakot as a reprisal to the pulwama attack. (reuters),
  • 2018 - Saudi arabia is opening applications for women to its armed forces for the first time.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: the syrian army captures the strategic town tadef from isil south of al-bab. this secures key transport routes in eastern aleppo governorate.

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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 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.

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