Sunday December 08, 1985: on this day

December 08, 1985 was the 342nd day of the year 1985, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is December 08, 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 08, 1985, who was born and died on December 08, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 08, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Broken Wings by Mr. Mister), movies (e.g. The Color Purple, directed by Steven Spielberg), TV series (e.g. The Cutting Room) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 8th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 08, 1985?


December 08, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 08, 1985 can also be written as 12/8/1985 in the US and as 8/12/1985 in UK and Europe.

December 08, 1985 in December 1985 calendar

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December 08, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 08, 1985:

  • Laurie rinker / larry rinker wins lpga j c penney golf classic
  • 60th australian women's tennis: m navratilova beats c evert (6-2, 4-6, 6-2).
  • South asian association for regional cooperation (saarc) established.
  • The south asian association for regional cooperation, the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union in south asia, is established.

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December 08, 1985: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - Kansas City Chiefs : 10 - 38
  • Cleveland Browns - Seattle Seahawks : 13 - 31
  • Dallas Cowboys - Cincinnati Bengals : 24 - 50
  • Detroit Lions - New England Patriots : 6 - 23
  • Indianapolis Colts - Chicago Bears : 10 - 17
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December 08, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 08, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 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 December 8th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 08, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 08, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 02:49 am and setting at 02:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1985.

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Who was born on December 08, 1985?


Famous people born on December 08, 1985:

  • Josh Donaldson

    Professional baseball third baseman known for his power hitting and defensive skills.

  • Meigan Duhamel

    World champion figure skater.

  • Dwight Howard

    NBA player known for his athleticism and shot-blocking abilities.

  • Oleksiy Pecherov

    Ukrainian basketball player.

  • Dean Ambrose

    Athlete.

  • Joshua Adam «Josh» Donaldson

Whose famous birthday is on December 8th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 8th:

  • Jim Morrison
    Jim Morrison

    American singer, songwriter and poet.

  • Nicki Minaj
    Nicki Minaj

    Rapper.

  • Maximilian Schell
    Maximilian Schell

    Maximilian Schell was an Austrian-Swiss actor, director, and producer who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in the 1961 film...

  • Ian Somerhalder
    Ian Somerhalder

    American actor, model, and director.

  • Kim Basinger
    Kim Basinger

    American actress, sensual, full-lipped, and gorgeously beautiful.

  • Teri Hatcher
    Teri Hatcher

    American actress, most famous for her roles in "superman" tv series and "desperate housewives" tv series.

  • David Carradine
    David Carradine

    American actor, first child of actor john carradine and first of his father's four wives.

  • Francis Huster
    Francis Huster

    French film actor, director, comedian, and scriptwriter.

  • AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb

    American singer and actress.

  • Dominic Monaghan
    Dominic Monaghan

    Movie actor.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 8th

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December 08, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 4 months old,

or 460 months and 16 days old,

or 2002 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14017 days old,

if you were born on December 08, 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 08, 1985?

There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 8th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 08, 1985.

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December 08, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on December 8th?

Famous deaths on December 8th:

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Marty Robbins
    Marty Robbins

    American country-western singer/composer who had 43 top ten records and authored over 500 songs during a 30-year career.

  • Gladys George
    Gladys George

    American actress (b. 1904).

  • Rene Auberjonois
    Rene Auberjonois

    American actor known for his roles in film, television, and theater.

  • Caroll Spinney
    Caroll Spinney

    American puppeteer and voice actor (d. 2019).

  • Howard Rollins
    Howard Rollins

    American actor (born 1950).

  • Robert Prosky
    Robert Prosky

    American actor (born 1930).

  • Martha Tilton
    Martha Tilton

    American actress and singer (d. 2006).

  • Carlotta Monti
    Carlotta Monti

    Lover of wc fields, who dies at the age of 86.

  • John Lennon

    Co-founder of the iconic rock band The Beatles, known for his influential songwriting and political activism.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 8th

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December 08, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 08, 1985:

  • Malta - Public Holiday.
  • Panama - Mother's Day
  • Romania - Constitution Day
  • Bulgaria - Day of the Student (studentski praznik)
  • R.C. Saints - The solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary: a Holy Day of Obligation
  • Italy - In Milan, the opera season starts.
  • Buddhism - The Enlightenment of Gautama Buddha
  • Afflux (50 Aftermath) (Discordianism)
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December 08, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 08, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 2nd and December 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 08, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 08, 1985 was Broken Wings by Mr. Mister, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

December 08, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 08, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Broken Wings youtube
  2. - Separate Lives
  3. - We Built This City youtube
  4. - Never
  5. - Say You, Say Me youtube

December 08, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 08, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

December 08, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 08, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Saving All My Love For You
  2. - Merry Christmas Everyone
  3. - Do They Know It's Christmas?
  4. - I'm Your Man
  5. - West End Girls youtube

December 08, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 08, 1985 was Caravan of Love by Isley, Jasper, Isley, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

December 08, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 08, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 2nd and December 8th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Caravan of Love
  2. - A Love Bizarre
  3. - Who's Zoomin' Who
  4. - Count Me Out
  5. - Don't Say No Tonight

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December 08, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 08, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Avery

Country: United States of America

The Trip to Bountiful

The Trip to Bountiful

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Peter Masterson

Starring: Geraldine Page, John Heard, Carlin Glynn, Richard Bradford

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

Star Knight

Star Knight

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Fernando Colomo

Starring: Klaus Kinski, Harvey Keitel, Fernando Rey, Maria Lamor

December 08, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 08, 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 Cutting Room

The Cutting Room

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Warren Dudley

Blind Date

Blind Date

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Arsenal

Arsenal

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Steven C. Miller

Heart of the High Country

Heart of the High Country

Release year: 1985

Inside

Inside

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jeff Mahler

December 08, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 08, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Shoot Low, Boys - They'Re Ridin' Shetland Ponies by Lewis Grizzard

Shoot Low, Boys - They'Re Ridin' Shetland Ponies

By:

New York Times Bestseller Lewis Grizzard...John Wayne had the idea. True Grit is what you call it. Lewis Grizzard, a comedian and philosopher who is a best-seller, searched for Americans with true grit.

Skeleton Crew by Stephen King

Skeleton Crew

By:

Stephen King's brilliant collection of twenty-two stories is a treasure trove of imagination. It contains stories that will take you on paths only Stephen King could have imagined ...?. A supermarket becomes the last place humanity stands against.

Dancing In The Light by Shirley MacLaine

Dancing In The Light

By:

Her most exciting and revealing book yet comes at an important turning point in her personal life. Shirley MacLaine, controversially talented, perceptive, and outspoken, takes us on an intimate, fascinating, personal journey.

The Cat Who Walks Through Walls by Robert A. Heinlein

The Cat Who Walks Through Walls

By:

Dr. Richard Ames is confronted with danger and intrigue when a stranger attempts to convey a cryptic message to him at his table.

Texas by James A. Michener

Texas

By:

James A. Michener's epic saga spans four and a quarter centuries and chronicles Texas' epic history, from its Spanish roots during the age of conquistadors, to its current status as one of America’s most affluent and diverse states.

December 08, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 08, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Norway 1985

Norway 1985

Platform: Apple II Commodore 64

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc.

Autoduel

Autoduel

Platform: Atari 8-bit family, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Apple II, MS-DOS, Apple Macintosh, Amiga

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Origin Systems

Alpha Mission

Alpha Mission

Platform: Arcade NES

Genre: Vertical Scrolling shooter

Publisher: SNK

The Last V8

The Last V8

Platform: Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Mastertronics

Lode Runner's Rescue

Lode Runner's Rescue

Platform: Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit

Genre: Action game

Publisher: Synapse Software

history

Who was the US President on December 08, 1985?

On December 08, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 08, 1985?

On December 08, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 08, 1985?

On December 08, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 8th?

December 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th 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 8th, such as:

  • 2018 - Corinaldo stampede - six people are killed, and many more are injured, as concertgoers rush to get out of a packed lanterna azzurra bar in corinaldo, ancona province in marche, italy. pepper spray was reportedly used inside the club.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: russian aircraft strike a village in northwestern idlib governorate. there is a de-escalation zone. at least five civilians were killed.
  • 2016 - War in donbass - according to a united nations report released today, the death toll from the war is estimated at 9,758 people as of december 1.

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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 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.

Discover how December 1985 calendar looked like.

Sunday December 8, 1985