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October 06, 1985 was the 279th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Sunday.
Is October 06, 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 October 06, 1985, who was born and died on October 06, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 06, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Money For Nothing by Dire Straits), movies (e.g. Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except, directed by Josh Becker), TV series (e.g. The Equalizer) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 6th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 06, 1985?
- October 06, 1985: What happened on that day?
- October 06, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 06, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 06, 1985?
- October 06, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 06, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- October 06, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 06, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- October 06, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 06, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 06, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 06, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 06, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 06, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on October 06, 1985?
What day of the week was October 06, 1985?
October 06, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 279th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 06, 1985 can also be written as 10/6/1985 in the US and as 6/10/1985 in UK and Europe.
October 06, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 06, 1985:
- Police constable keith blakelock is murdered as riots erupt in the broadwater farm suburb of london.
October 06, 1985: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Buffalo Bills - Indianapolis Colts : 17 - 49
- Chicago Bears - Tampa Bay Buccaneers : 27 - 19
- Dallas Cowboys - New York Giants : 30 - 29
- Detroit Lions - Green Bay Packers : 10 - 43
- Houston Oilers - Denver Broncos : 20 - 31
October 06, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 6th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 06, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 06, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 6th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 06, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 06, 1985 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 06, 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 October 06, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 10:11 pm and setting at 03:07 pm.
The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 1985.
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Who was born on October 06, 1985?
Famous people born on October 06, 1985:
- Louise Hazel
British heptathlete who won gold at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.
- Sylvia Fowles
American basketball player.
- Katilyn Collins
Political commentator and journalist known for her work at CNN.
- Sandra Góngora
Mexican ten-pin bowler.
- Tarmo Kink
Estonian footballer.
- Mitchell Cole
English footballer (d. 2012).
- Khamsum Singye Wangchuck
- Ida Engvoll
- Jesse Huta Galung
- Francesco Ginanni
- Luo Yutong
- Raúl Fernández Valverde
Whose famous birthday is on October 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 6th:
![Vinod Khanna]()
Vinod KhannaIndian film actor and producer known for his work in Bollywood films.
![Ioan Gruffudd]()
Ioan GruffuddIoan gruffudd is a welsh actor known for his roles in titanic, fantastic four, and the tv series hornblower.
![Carole Lombard]()
Carole LombardAmerican actress.
![Amy Jo Johnson]()
Amy Jo JohnsonAmy jo johnson is an american singer and actress best known for her role as kimberly hart in the television series mighty morphin power...
![Elisabeth Shue]()
Elisabeth ShueElisabeth shue is an american film actress known for her roles in popular movies such as 'the karate kid', 'back to the future part ii', and...
![Bruno Cremer]()
Bruno CremerFrench comedian, actor and comedian.
![Britt Ekland]()
Britt EklandSwedish-american actress and one of sweden's most prominent sex symbols.
![Jeremy Sisto]()
Jeremy SistoAmerican screenwriter and producer of actor actors.
![Maki Horikita]()
Maki HorikitaJapanese actress and model.
![Melvyn Bragg]()
Melvyn BraggBritish journalist, editor, and presenter of "the south bank show," a prestigious arts program that won 87 major awards.
October 06, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 38 years 6 months old,
or 462 months and 13 days old,
or 2010 weeks and 5 days old,
or 14075 days old,
if you were born on October 06, 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 October 06, 1985?
There are 170 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 6th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 06, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 06, 1985.
October 06, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 06, 1985:
- Nelson Riddle
American composer and arranger, worked with Frank Sinatra.
- Jack Harkness
- Martha Schlamme
- Karl Zischek
- Enrique Fernández
What famous deaths happened on October 6th?
Famous deaths on October 6th:
![Bette Davis]()
Bette DavisAmerican actress.
![Bill O'Reilly]()
Bill O'ReillyAmerican journalist, tv and radio personality.
![Amália Rodrigues]()
Amália RodriguesPortuguese actress and singer (d. 1999).
![Denholm Elliott]()
Denholm ElliottActor in english (raiders of lost ark) dies at age 70.
![Diane Cilento]()
Diane CilentoQueensland, australia -- actress.
![Hattie Jacques]()
Hattie JacquesBritish comedy actor known for his roles in the Carry On films.
![Scott Wilson]()
Scott WilsonScott wilson was an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as in cold blood and the walking dead.
![Ted Bessell]()
Ted BessellActor/director (that girl) dies at 61 from an aneurism.
![Dennis Price]()
Dennis PriceTwyford (england) -- actor (adventurers and millionairess).
![Richard Farnsworth]()
Richard FarnsworthLos angeles, california -- actor (misery, havana, sylvester).
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 6th
October 06, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 06, 1985:
- Judaism - Fast of Gedalia (2005)
- Egypt - National Day or Victory Day; celebrates the results of the October war in 1973
- U.S. - German-American Day observed since 1987; Mad Hatter Day
- Ireland - Ivy Day, formerly honoring the Irish revolutionary Padraig Pearse, commemmorates the death of Charles Stewart Parnell.
- Also see October 6 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- RC Saints - Saint Bruno, St Faith
- French Republican Calendar - áne (Donkey) Day, fifteenth day in the Month of VendTmiaire
October 06, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 06, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 30th and October 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 06, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 06, 1985 was Money For Nothing by Dire Straits, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.
October 06, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 06, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
- Kool & The Gang - Cherish
- Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
- A-Ha - Take On Me
- Madonna - Dress You Up
October 06, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 06, 1985 was Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.
October 06, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 06, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- David Bowie & Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street
- Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero
- Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
- UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
- Baltimora - Tarzan Boy
October 06, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 06, 1985 was You Are My Lady by Freddie Jackson, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.
October 06, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 06, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 30th and October 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Freddie Jackson - You Are My Lady
- Bobby Womack - I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much
- Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
- Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
- Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew - The Show
October 06, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 06, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Josh Becker
Starring: Robert Rickman, John Manfredi, Timothy Patrick Quill, Sam Raimi
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
Silver Bullet
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Daniel Attias
Starring: Gary Busey, Everett McGill, Corey Haim, Megan Follows
Country: United States of America
Sweet Dreams
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Karel Reisz
Starring: Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Ann Wedgeworth, David Clennon
October 06, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 06, 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:
The Equalizer
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Rocky Road
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Brian K. Roberts
In Sickness and in Health
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Roger Melvin
Thundercats
Release year: 1985
Country: United States of America
October 06, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 06, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Immigrant'S Daughter
By: Howard Fast
Howard Fast concludes the Lavette saga with a triumphant conclusion.
Lonesome Dove
By: Larry McMurtry
Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic Lonesome Dove is a love story, adventure, and epic of the frontier. It is the third book in the Lonesome Dove Tetralogy.
Lucky
By: Jackie Collins
Jackie Collins' #1 Bestseller -- and her most memorable heroine! Jackie Collins, the bestselling star has created the amazing story of Lucky Santangelo from Chances to Dangerous Kiss.
Goddess
By: Anthony Summers
Although she was born Norma Jeane, the world loved and knew her as Marilyn. Her life was full of fame and private misery. Her death was tragic, but not without mystery.
October 06, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 06, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Trivia Master
Repulse
Alien 8
Arm Wrestling
Cauldron
Who was the US President on October 06, 1985?
On October 06, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 06, 1985?
On October 06, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 06, 1985?
On October 06, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 6th?
October 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of October. 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 October 6th, such as:
- 2018 - Israeli-palestinian conflict: avigdor lieberman, the defense minister of israel, has announced that israel will reduce its fishing zone off gaza strip from 9 nautical mile (17 km; 10 miles) to 6 nautical mile (11 km; 6.9 miles) in response to weekly gaza border protests. yesterday's protest saw over 20,000 participants. three palestinians were among those killed.
- 2017 - According to the syrian observatory for human rights (syrian observatory for human rights), at least 14 civilians were killed by russian airstrikes as they crossed the euphrates river near mayadin, an isil-held area in eastern syria, while fleeing mahkan.
- 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six people were killed in an al-shabaab attack against a village close to mandera, kenya. (reuters),
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 October 1985?
October 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
