Thursday August 01, 1985: on this day

August 01, 1985 was the 213th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 01, 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 01, 1985, who was born and died on August 01, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 01, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shout by Tears For Fears), movies (e.g. Year of the Dragon, directed by Michael Cimino), TV series (e.g. Stingray) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 1st, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 01, 1985?


August 01, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 213th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1985 can also be written as 8/1/1985 in the US and as 1/8/1985 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1985 in August 1985 calendar

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August 01, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 01, 1985:

  • 15.4 cm rainfall at cheyenne, wyoming (state record)
  • Emmy 12th daytime award presentation - susan lucci loses for 6th time
  • Vince coleman steals 2 bases in 1st inning, for nl rookie record 74

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August 01, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 01, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 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 August 1st, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 01, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 01, 1985 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 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 01, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 09:11 pm and setting at 07:26 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 01, 1985?


Famous people born on August 01, 1985:

  • Vuong Le

    Vuong Le is the co-founder and CEO of Sendo, one of the largest e-commerce platforms in Vietnam.

  • Adiba Akhter

    Adiba Akhter is a Bangladeshi filmmaker whose works have been recognized at international film festivals for their unique storytelling and...

  • Salia Diarra

    Salia Diarra is a Senegalese musician and singer-songwriter known for her soulful and powerful vocals, blending traditional Mbalax music...

  • Calvary Sutton

    Calvary Sutton is a professional American football player who has played as a wide receiver in the National Football League.

  • Ahlia Khalid

    Ahlia Khalid is a Qatari singer and composer known for her fusion of traditional Arabic music with contemporary styles.

  • Elanora Sinclair

    Elanora Sinclair is a Canadian singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist known for her indie folk music.

  • Rubena Castillo

    Rubena Castillo is a Cuban-American novelist whose works explore themes of identity, migration, and cultural duality.

  • Abdulkarim Saeed

    Abdulkarim Saeed is a robotics engineer who has worked on the development of advanced robotic systems.

  • Fatiha Mezzour

    Fatiha Mezzour is a Tunisian journalist and television presenter.

  • Mariavictoria Gómez

    Mariavictoria Gómez is a Mexican singer-songwriter who blends traditional Latin American music with contemporary pop.

  • Jaiveer Malhotra

    Jaiveer Malhotra is an Indian poet known for his lyrical and introspective works that explore themes of identity, spirituality, and the...

  • Blessings Nkomo

    Blessings Nkomo is a Zimbabwean politician who has served as a member of parliament.

  • Elhadj Mamadou Sow

    Elhadj Mamadou Sow is a Guinean athlete who has competed in international track and field competitions.

  • Lenya Zheng

    Lenya Zheng is a Chinese novelist whose works often explore themes of cultural identity and family.

  • Jamina Ramirez

    Jamina Ramirez is a Mexican politician and member of the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico.

  • Wilho Heikkinen

    Wilho Heikkinen is a Finnish software developer known for his contributions to open-source projects.

  • Karlen Hovhannisyan

    Karlen Hovhannisyan is an Armenian poet whose works explore themes of love, nature, and the human experience.

  • Sara Giraudeau

    Sara giraudeau is a french actress known for her roles in various french films and television series.

  • Hadas Goldstein

    Hadas Goldstein is an Israeli politician who has served as a member of the Knesset for the Jewish Home party since 2021.

  • Adam Jones

    Renowned war correspondent who has covered conflicts in the Middle East and Africa.

Whose famous birthday is on August 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 1st:

  • Jason Momoa
    Jason Momoa

    Jason momoa is an american actor known for his roles as khal drogo in game of thrones and aquaman in the dc extended universe.

  • Sam Mendes
    Sam Mendes

    British film and stage director.

  • Meena Kumari
    Meena Kumari

    Indian actress in film (d. 1972).

  • Giancarlo Giannini
    Giancarlo Giannini

    He is an italian actor with sad eyes, and the tragicomic hero of many wertmuller films.

  • Chuck D
    Chuck D

    American rapper and producer (public enemy the bomb squad, confrontation camp).

  • Demián Bichir
    Demián Bichir

    Mexican-american producer and actor.

  • Nathalie Delon
    Nathalie Delon

    Nathalie delon was a french actress known for her roles in films such as le samouraï and the sicilian clan.

  • David Wain
    David Wain

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Geoffrey Holder
    Geoffrey Holder

    Brazilian actor, choreographer, director, and dancer.

  • Kris Holden-Ried
    Kris Holden-Ried

    Canadian actor.

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August 01, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 8 months old,

or 464 months and 24 days old,

or 2021 weeks

or 14147 days old,

if you were born on August 01, 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 01, 1985?

There are 98 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 01, 1985.

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August 01, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 01, 1985:

  • Joseph Walker

    Cameraman dies at the age of 92.

  • Manuel Meana
  • Rodolfo Mayer
  • Helene Engelmann
  • Jules Moch
  • Fernando Previtali
  • Alois Carigiet

What famous deaths happened on August 1st?

Famous deaths on August 1st:

  • Wilford Brimley
    Wilford Brimley

    Wilford brimley was an american actor known for his roles in cocoon, the thing, and the natural.

  • Frances Farmer
    Frances Farmer

    American actress and "miss sex appeal of 1937" leading lady.

  • Cilla Black
    Cilla Black

    British tv host and singer.

  • Eva Bartok
    Eva Bartok

    Hungarian-english actress (d. 1998).

  • Strother Martin
    Strother Martin

    American actor, who plays western characters with grizzled accents.

  • Florence Eldridge
    Florence Eldridge

    Broadway actress, the swan, dies at 86.

  • Pola Negri
    Pola Negri

    Polish-american actress.

  • Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    Bal Gangadhar Tilak

    Indian leader of the indian nationalist party (born 1856).

  • Corazon Aquino

    Aristocratic filipino family.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 1st

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August 01, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 01, 1985:

  • Orthodox Christianity - Procession of the Cross
  • Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago - Emancipation Day
  • St. Pellegrini/Peregrinus
  • Angola - Armed Forces Day
  • Switzerland - National Day
  • Benin - National Day
  • Sts. Faith, Hope, and Charity (sisters).
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Ethelwolf
  • Yorkshire, United Kingdom - Yorkshire Day
  • People's Republic of China - Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Liberation Army

Observances on August 01, 1985:

  • World Breastfeeding Week, 1-7 August [WHO]
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August 01, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 01, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 29th and August 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 01, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 01, 1985 was Shout by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 01, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 01, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shout
  2. - Everytime You Go Away youtube
  3. - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
  4. - You Give Good Love
  5. - Glory Days

August 01, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 01, 1985 was Frankie by Sister Sledge, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 01, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 01, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Frankie
  2. - Axel F
  3. - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
  4. - Cherish
  5. - Crazy For You

August 01, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 01, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 01, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 01, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Freeway Of Love
  2. - Who's Holding Donna Now
  3. - Attack Me With Your Love
  4. - Save Your Love (For #1)
  5. - It's Over Now

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August 01, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 01, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Year of the Dragon

Year of the Dragon

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Michael Cimino

Starring: Mickey Rourke, John Lone, Ariane, Leonard Termo

American Flyers

American Flyers

Release year: 1985

Directed by: John Badham

Starring: Kevin Costner, David Marshall Grant, Rae Dawn Chong, Alexandra Paul

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

Volunteers

Volunteers

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Nicholas Meyer

Starring: Tom Hanks, John Candy, Rita Wilson, Tim Thomerson

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

August 01, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 01, 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:

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

About Time

About Time

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Curtis

Thundercats

Thundercats

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

August 01, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 01, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Breaking With Moscow by Arkady N. Shevchenko

Breaking With Moscow

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The most senior Soviet official to defect shares an incredible story about the Kremlin's inner workings, his conflicted life as diplomat and the terrifying world outside.

Smart Women, Foolish Choices by Connell Cowan and Melvyn Kinder

Smart Women, Foolish Choices

By:

Smart Women Make Foolish Choices

Family Album by Danielle Steel

Family Album

By:

From Hollywood's golden years in World War II to the present, Faye Price would build a career first as an actress and then a family.

The Dangerous Summer by Ernest Hemingway

The Dangerous Summer

By:

The Dangerous Summer is Hemingway’s firsthand account of a brutal bullfight season. Hemingway vividly captures the relentless pace and pressure of the bullfight season, as well as the camaraderie, pride, and camaraderie.

The Hunt For Red October by Tom Clancy

The Hunt For Red October

By:

This is the bestseller that launched Tom Clancy’s remarkable career. This is a military thriller that gripped readers with its action and was so precise, it was even rumored that the author wrote it.

August 01, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 01, 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

The Fourth Protocol

The Fourth Protocol

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, PC

Publisher: Hutchinson Computer Publishing

Super Mario

Super Mario

Platform: Game & Watch Game Boy Advance Game Boy Game Boy Color GameCube Nintendo 3DS Nintendo 64 Nintendo DS Nintendo Entertainment System Super Nintendo Entertainment System Wii Wii U; Game & Watch; Game Boy

Genre: Platform, fantasy

Publisher: Nintendo

Grand National

Grand National

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Commodore Amiga

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Elite Systems

Master of the Lamps

Master of the Lamps

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Music video game

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on August 01, 1985?

On August 01, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 01, 1985?

On August 01, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 01, 1985?

On August 01, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 1st?

August 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st 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 1st, such as:

  • 2018 - After workers strike over ticketing changes, the eiffel tower in paris is shut down.
  • 2017 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: a blast at a shia mosque in herat in afghanistan kills at most 29 people and injures many more.
  • 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the taliban claim responsibility for the truck bombing at a military base in kabul.

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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.

Discover how August 1985 calendar looked like.

Thursday August 1, 1985