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December 31, 1985 was the 365th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is December 31, 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 December 31, 1985, who was born and died on December 31, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Like A Virgin by Madonna), movies (e.g. Phenomena, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Thundercats) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 31, 1985?
- December 31, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 31, 1985?
- December 31, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 31, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 31, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 31, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 31, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 31, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 31, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on December 31, 1985?
What day of the week was December 31, 1985?
December 31, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 365th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1985 can also be written as 12/31/1985 in the US and as 31/12/1985 in UK and Europe.
December 31, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 31, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 31st, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 31, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1985 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 09:05 pm and setting at 10:53 am.
The previous full moon was on Dec 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1986.
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Who was born on December 31, 1985?
Famous people born on December 31, 1985:
- Jessica Brody
Bestselling author of young adult fiction novels known for her captivating storytelling.
- Jonathan Horton
American artistic gymnast who won multiple Olympic and World Championship medals.
- Jolan Cseh
Jolan Cseh is a Hungarian swimmer known for his exceptional talent in the pool.
- Jan Smit
Dutch singer and television host.
- Anna Wood
Actress.
- Steve Nguyen
Director.
- Shay Laren
- Mulota Papou Kabangu
- Aljaksandra Herasimenja
- Erich Bergen
Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:
![Anthony Hopkins]()
Anthony HopkinsWelch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.
![Tim Matheson]()
Tim MathesonAmerican actor, tv and film star.
![Val Kilmer]()
Val KilmerAmerican actor, writer and musician.
![John Denver]()
John DenverAmerican folk singer, recording artist and club performer.
![Ben Kingsley]()
Ben KingsleyAn english actor.
![Sarah Miles]()
Sarah MilesBritish actress, first recognized in u.s.
![Joey McIntyre]()
Joey McIntyreAmerican musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".
![Bebe Neuwirth]()
Bebe NeuwirthAmerican singer, actress, and dancer.
![Joe Dallesandro]()
Joe DallesandroAmerican actor, model, and 'warhol star.
![Barbara Carrera]()
Barbara CarreraNicaraguan model and actress.
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December 31, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 38 years 3 months old,
or 459 months and 27 days old,
or 1999 weeks and 4 days old,
or 13997 days old,
if you were born on December 31, 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 December 31, 1985?
There are 248 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 31, 1985.
December 31, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1985:
- Rick Nelson
American singer/actor (adventures of ozzie and harriet), has died at the age of 45 (born in 1940).
- Livio Benedetti
Livio Benedetti was an Italian painter known for his landscape and still-life paintings.
- Ruthmary Leach
Ruthmary Leach was a renowned American poet known for her lyrical and introspective works.
- Raymonda Dechamps
Raymonda Dechamps was a Belgian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.
- Sam Spiegel
Austrian-born academy award-winning american film producer (betrayal.
What famous deaths happened on December 31st?
Famous deaths on December 31st:
![Betty White]()
Betty WhiteAmerican actress.
![James Avery]()
James AveryJames avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.
![Wayne Rogers]()
Wayne RogersWayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.
![Woody Strode]()
Woody StrodeFormer professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.
![Billie Dove]()
Billie DoveAmerican actress (born in 1903).
![Wesley Addy]()
Wesley AddyOmaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).
![Edward Herrmann]()
Edward HerrmannAmerican actor (d. 2014).
![Kader Khan]()
Kader KhanIndian actor (b. 1937).
![William Christopher]()
William ChristopherAmerican actor and singer (d. 2016).
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December 31, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 31, 1985:
- New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
December 31, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 31, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 30th and January 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 31, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1985 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.
December 31, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Like A Virgin
- Duran Duran - Wild Boys
- The Honeydrippers - Sea Of Love
- New Edition - Cool It Now
- Pat Benatar - We Belong
December 31, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.
December 31, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
- Wham! - Last Christmas / Everything She Wants
- Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone
- Wham! - I'm Your Man
December 31, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1985 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.
December 31, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 31, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Midnight Star - Operator
- Ashford & Simpson - Solid
- The Temptations - Treat Her Like A Lady
- Glenn Jones - Show Me
- Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight
December 31, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 31, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Ginger e Fred
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Federico Fellini
Starring: Moana Pozzi, Caterina Vertova, Marcello Mastroianni, Franco Fabrizi, Giulietta Masina, Claudio Botosso, Ennio Antonelli, Francesco Casale, Augusto Poderosi, Mimmo Poli, Barbara Scoppa, Paolo Baroni
Country: Italy
I pompieri
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Neri Parenti
Starring: Moana Pozzi, Lino Banfi, Christian De Sica, Massimo Boldi, Paola Onofri, Paolo Villaggio, Andrea Roncato, Ennio Antonelli, Ricky Tognazzi, Gigi Sammarchi, Paola Tiziana Cruciani, Stefano Antonucci
Country: Italy
Quo vadis? [3]
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Franco Rossi
Starring: Barbara De Rossi, Gabriele Ferzetti, Max von Sydow, Philippe Leroy, Massimo Girotti, Annie Belle, Angela Molina, Marisa Solinas, Olga Karlatos, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Leopoldo Trieste, Françoise Fabian
Country: Italy
December 31, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:
Thundercats
Release year: 1985
Country: United States of America
December 31, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 31, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Nutcracker
By: E. T. A. Hoffmann
"A classic, complete and new book. This is one of the ten most illustrated children's books. New York Times Book ReviewThe Nutcracker tale, by E.T.A.
Dr. Burns' Prescription For Happiness
By: George Burns
The actor-comedian is well-known for sharing personal observations, stories, and anecdotes about life and how to increase happiness and well-being with laughter and goodwill.
The Brain
By: Richard M. Restak
Richard Restak, a best-selling author and Neurologist, brings readers up-to-date with the latest scientific discoveries about the most complicated and mysterious object in creation--the brain.
December 31, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 31, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Battle City
Doctor Who and the Mines of Terror
Nonterraqueous
Koronis Rift
Highway Encounter
Who was the US President on December 31, 1985?
On December 31, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1985?
On December 31, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 31, 1985?
On December 31, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 31st?
December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. 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 December 31st, such as:
- 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
- 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),
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 December 1985?
December 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
