Wednesday August 28, 1985: on this day

August 28, 1985 was the 240th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 28, 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 August 28, 1985, who was born and died on August 28, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 28, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News), movies (e.g. After Hours, directed by Martin Scorsese), TV series (e.g. Rocky Road) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 28th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 28, 1985?


August 28, 1985 was a Wednesday and it was the 240th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1985 can also be written as 8/28/1985 in the US and as 28/8/1985 in UK and Europe.

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August 28, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 28, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 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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August 28, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 28, 1985 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 August 28, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 07:11 pm and setting at 05:11 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Aug 30, 1985.

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Who was born on August 28, 1985?


Famous people born on August 28, 1985:

  • Bhavesh Aggarwal

    Co-founder of Ola Cabs, a popular ride-sharing company in India.

  • Deunte Heath

    Professional baseball pitcher known for his strong arm and pitching skills.

  • Jazsmine Fenlator-Victorian

    Olympic bobsledder who represented the United States.

  • Caitlinn McClatchey

    British swimmer who won multiple medals at international competitions.

  • James Leroy Augustine Jagger

    James leroy augustine jagger is a british-american actor and musician, known for his roles in tv series and films such as the outpost and...

  • Cove Reber

    Former lead vocalist of the band Saosin.

  • Chan Zuckerberg

    Co-founder of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

  • Kjetil Jansrud

    Norwegian skier.

  • Kayla Ewell

    Actress.

  • Jared Knabenbauer

    Youtube star.

  • Tanisha Thomas

    Reality star.

  • James Jagger

    American-born, noted actor and family man.

  • Ashlyne Huff

    American singer-songwriter.

  • Manuel Weber
  • Masahiko Inoha
  • Treat Conrad Huey
  • Farid El Alagui

Whose famous birthday is on August 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 28th:

  • Shania Twain
    Shania Twain

    Shania twain is a canadian country singer known for her hit songs such as 'man! i feel like a woman!' and 'you're still the one'.

  • Jack Black
    Jack Black

    Jack black is a comedic actor known for his roles in movies such as school of rock, nacho libre, and the kung fu panda series.

  • Sheryl Sandberg
    Sheryl Sandberg

    Sheryl sandberg is an american technology executive, author, and billionaire philanthropist known for her role as the chief operating...

  • Kay Parker
    Kay Parker

    British-american actress.

  • David Fincher
    David Fincher

    American music video and film director.

  • Jason Priestley
    Jason Priestley

    Vancouver, british columbia -- actor (brandon-beverly hills 90210).

  • Amanda Tapping
    Amanda Tapping

    Canadian actress, producer and director.

  • David Soul
    David Soul

    American actor, and a star of the tv series starsky and hutch.

  • Luis Guzmán
    Luis Guzmán

    Puerto rican-american producer and actor.

  • Emma Samms
    Emma Samms

    English actress.

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August 28, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 7 months old,

or 463 months

or 2013 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14092 days old,

if you were born on August 28, 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 August 28, 1985?

There are 153 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 28th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 28, 1985.

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August 28, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 28, 1985:

  • Ruth Gordon
    Ruth Gordon

    American actress, born in 1915.

  • Miguel Otero Silva
  • Iván Marino Ospina

What famous deaths happened on August 28th?

Famous deaths on August 28th:

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Robert Shaw
    Robert Shaw

    American conductor and longtime musical director of atlanta symphony.

  • Chadwick Boseman
    Chadwick Boseman

    American actor and playwright (b. 1976).

  • Hazel Dawn
    Hazel Dawn

    Us singer/actress (under clover margie) dies at 98.

  • Rafel Lemkin

    Legal scholar and journalist who coined the term 'genocide'.

  • Lovel ace

    Pioneering astronomer who discovered the first pulsar.

  • Havah Armstrong

    Renowned for her work in studying planetary atmospheres.

  • Anaissa Jones

    Anaissa Jones was a child actress best known for her role in the TV series 'Family Affair'.

  • Rally Jones

    Civil rights activist known for her work in voter registration and education.

  • Kaisei

    Renowned Japanese poet known for his haiku and tanka poetry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 28th

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August 28, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 28, 1985:

  • Many Christian churches: feast day of Saint Augustine of Hippo.
  • Hong Kong: Liberation Day (1945)
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August 28, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 28, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 26th and September 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 28, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 28, 1985 was Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 28, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 28, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Power Of Love
  2. - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
  3. - Freeway Of Love
  4. - We Don't Need Another Hero
  5. - Summer Of '69

August 28, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 28, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 28, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 28, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Into The Groove
  2. - I Got You Babe
  3. - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
  4. - Holiday
  5. - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)

August 28, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 28, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 28, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 28, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Freeway Of Love
  2. - Cherish
  3. - Saving All My Love For You
  4. - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
  5. - Oh Sheila

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August 28, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 28, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

After Hours

After Hours

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Griffin Dunne, Rosanna Arquette, Verna Bloom, Tommy Chong

Country: United States of America

The Quiet Earth

The Quiet Earth

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Geoff Murphy

Starring: Bruno Lawrence, Alison Routledge, Pete Smith, Anzac Wallace

Country: United States of America

Oriana

Oriana

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Fina Torres

Starring: Doris Wells, Daniela Silverio, Rafael Briceño, Mirtha Borges

Smooth Talk

Smooth Talk

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Joyce Chopra

Starring: Treat Williams, Laura Dern, Mary Kay Place, Margaret Welsh

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

August 28, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 28, 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:

Rocky Road

Rocky Road

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Brian K. Roberts

In Sickness and in Health

In Sickness and in Health

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Roger Melvin

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

August 28, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 28, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Grasshopper Trap by Patrick F. McManus

The Grasshopper Trap

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They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? is the bestselling author. He's back with more of his hilarious spoofs about The Great Outdoors.

Hold The Dream by Barbara Taylor Bradford

Hold The Dream

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Hold the Dream, the continuation of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s bestseller A Woman of Substance, continues the story of Emma Harte. It is a dramatic tale of triumph and heartbreak.

The Fourth Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The Fourth Deadly Sin

By:

Edward Delaney, a retired police detective chief, is summoned back to the force to pursue a murderer who acts like a fox. It was a cold November night. Dr.

The Lover by Marguerite Duras

The Lover

By:

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.

Funny Money by Mark Singer

Funny Money

By:

This cautionary tale is by Mark Singer, a respected New Yorker writer. It concerns the Penn Square Bank oil broker at an Oklahoma City shopping mall that collapsed in 1982.

August 28, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 28, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Nine Princes in Amber

Nine Princes in Amber

Platform: C64, DOS, Atari ST, Apple II, MSX2

Genre: Text Adventure with graphics

Publisher: Telarium Corporation

Trivia Master

Trivia Master

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Trivia

Publisher: PGD

Rambo

Rambo

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Publisher: Ocean Software

Ace

Ace

Platform: Commodore 16, Plus 4, VIC-20, 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, PCW, DOS

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: UK Cascade Games; NA UBX

Antix

Antix

Platform: Elektronika 60, MS-DOS

history

Who was the US President on August 28, 1985?

On August 28, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 28, 1985?

On August 28, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 28, 1985?

On August 28, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 28th?

August 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of August. 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 August 28th, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people were killed and 35 injured when a suspected improvised explosive device was planted by the bangsamoro islamic freedom fighters detonated at a festival in isulan sultan kudarat, philippines.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war, syrian civil war spillover in lebanon: qalamoun offensive, july-august 2017,: isil militants, along with their families, leave their strongholds at the lebanon-syria border, qalamun mountains, and make way for the deir ez-zor governorate, under syrian military escort. yesterday, warring parties reached a ceasefire.
  • 2016 - Moro conflict: supporters of the islamic state of iraq & the levant are freed from a marawi prison in the philippines by islamic state of iraq & the levant militants.

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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 August 1985?

August 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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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