Thursday April 11, 1985: on this day

April 11, 1985 was the 101st day of the year 1985, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is April 11, 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 April 11, 1985, who was born and died on April 11, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 11, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Are The World by USA for Africa), movies (e.g. The Return of the Living Dead, directed by Dan O'Bannon), TV series (e.g. Mussolini And I) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 11th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 11, 1985?


April 11, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 101st day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 11, 1985 can also be written as 4/11/1985 in the US and as 11/4/1985 in UK and Europe.

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April 11, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 11, 1985:

  • Caps 2-isles 1 (ot) - patrick division semifinals - caps hold 2-0 lead
  • The ''uss coral sea'' collides with the ecuadorian tanker ship ''napo'' off the coast of cuba.

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April 11, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 11th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 11, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 11, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on April 11th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 11, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 11, 1985 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 11, 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 April 11, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 01:07 am and setting at 11:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1985 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1985.

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Who was born on April 11, 1985?


Famous people born on April 11, 1985:

  • Barkhad Abdi
    Barkhad Abdi

    Barkhad abdi is an actor known for his role as muse in the film captain phillips.

  • Will Minson

    Australian rules footballer.

  • Pablo Hernández Domínguez

    Spanish footballer.

  • Christie Laing

    Actress.

  • Pablo Domínguez

    Spanish footballer.

  • Ivan D’Andrea
  • Gustavo Zamudio
  • Sean Marshall

Whose famous birthday is on April 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 11th:

  • Jeremy Clarkson
    Jeremy Clarkson

    Jeremy clarkson is a british journalist known for co-presenting the popular tv show top gear.

  • Vincent Gallo
    Vincent Gallo

    American actor, director, and musician, known for his controversial and avant-garde work.

  • Lisa Stansfield
    Lisa Stansfield

    Blue zone is an english singer-songwriter/actress.

  • Joel Grey
    Joel Grey

    American actor, comedian, and dancer.

  • Natacha Régnier
    Natacha Régnier

    Belgian actress.

  • Bill Irwin
    Bill Irwin

    American actor, choreographer, clown and mime, who combined his talents in creating characters for comedy skits.

  • Kelli Garner
    Kelli Garner

    American actress.

  • Morgan Lily
    Morgan Lily

    American actress.

  • David Banner
    David Banner

    David banner is a rapper known for his hit single 'like a pimp' and for his activism in social and political issues.

  • AJ Michalka
    AJ Michalka

    Aj michalka is a musician known for her work as one half of the musical duo aly & aj.

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April 11, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years and 13 days old,

or 468 months and 13 days old,

or 2036 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14258 days old,

if you were born on April 11, 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 April 11, 1985?

There are 352 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 11th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 11, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 11, 1985.

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April 11, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 11, 1985:

  • Bunny Ahearne

    Ice hockey manager and player from ireland-england (d. 1985).

  • Enver Hoxha

    Albanian educator and politician, 21st prime minister of albania (b. 1908).

  • John Gilroy

    English illustrator and artist (d. 1985).

What famous deaths happened on April 11th?

Famous deaths on April 11th:

  • Jonathan Winters
    Jonathan Winters

    American comedian and master of mimicry.

  • Harry Secombe
    Harry Secombe

    British entertainer, known as the "nicest man in british showbiz.

  • Cathy O'Donnell
    Cathy O'Donnell

    American actress (born in 1923).

  • Kent Taylor
    Kent Taylor

    Actor (boston blackie rough riders), died at 79.

  • Kurt Vonnegut

    Kurt Vonnegut was an American novelist, essayist, and playwright known for his satirical literary style and his anti-war views.

  • Maurice Hilleman

    Maurice Hilleman was an American microbiologist who developed over 40 vaccines, including those for measles, mumps, hepatitis A, hepatitis...

  • Kypton Vonnegut

    Kypton Vonnegut was a renowned American novelist and short story writer, celebrated for his satirical and darkly humorous works.

  • Llewelyn Llywelyn

    Medieval Welsh prince who was the last sovereign prince of Wales before its conquest by Edward I of England.

  • Hiliary Koprowski

    Renowned virologist known for his work on developing the first successful live polio vaccine.

  • Novi Levi

    Novi Levi was an Italian essayist and Holocaust survivor whose writings examined the human experience and moral dilemmas.

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April 11, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 11, 1985:

  • Juan Santamarfa Day, anniversary of his death in the Battle of Rivas (State holiday in Costa Rica).
  • The Feast Day of Martyr Antipas in the Greek Orthodox Church.

Saints celebrated on April 11, 1985:

  • Saint Stanislas
  • Saint Godeberta
  • Saint Gemma of Lucca
  • Saint Danidl of Grimbergen
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April 11, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 11, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 8th and April 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 11, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 11, 1985 was We Are The World by USA for Africa, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 11, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 11, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Are The World
  2. - One More Night youtube
  3. - Crazy For You
  4. - Nightshift
  5. - Material Girl

April 11, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 11, 1985 was Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 11, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 11, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
  2. - We Are The World
  3. - Easy Lover
  4. - Move Closer
  5. - Welcome To The Pleasuredome

April 11, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 11, 1985 was Back In Stride by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 11, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 11, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Back In Stride
  2. - Nightshift
  3. - I'll Still Be Lookin' Up To You
  4. - 'Til My Baby Comes Home
  5. - Be Your Man

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April 11, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 11, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Return of the Living Dead

The Return of the Living Dead

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Dan O'Bannon

Starring: Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Thom Mathews

Country: United States of America

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

Stick

Stick

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Burt Reynolds

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Candice Bergen, George Segal, Charles Durning

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

Nine Deaths of the Ninja

Nine Deaths of the Ninja

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Emmett Alston

Starring: Shô Kosugi, Brent Huff, Emilia Crow, Blackie Dammett

April 11, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 11, 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:

Mussolini and I

Mussolini and I

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Alberto Negrin

Half Nelson

Half Nelson

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ryan Fleck

The Day the Universe Changed

The Day the Universe Changed

Release year: 1985

Starring: James Burke

Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

Thundercats

Thundercats

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

April 11, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 11, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Lonely Silver Rain by John D. MacDonald

The Lonely Silver Rain

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The Lonely Silver Rain, a classic crime novel by a beloved master of fiction, features Travis McGee, a hardboiled detective who lives in a houseboat.

Smart Women, Foolish Choices by Connell Cowan and Melvyn Kinder

Smart Women, Foolish Choices

By:

Smart Women Make Foolish Choices

The Seven Mountains Of Thomas Merton by Michael Mott

The Seven Mountains Of Thomas Merton

By:

This is the only official biography of Merton, a New York Times bestseller that was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. It was based on both interviews and Merton's unpublished writings.

See You Later Alligator by William F. Buckley Jr

See You Later Alligator

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The Living Planet by David Attenborough

The Living Planet

By:

The Living Planet: A Portrait of the Earth

April 11, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 11, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Dragon Skulle

Dragon Skulle

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Action-adventure game

Publisher: Ultimate Play the Game

Dynamite Dan

Dynamite Dan

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

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Mirrorsoft

Dragonfire II: The Dungeonmaster's Assistant

Dragonfire II: The Dungeonmaster's Assistant

Platform: Apple, Commodore, IBM Personal Computer

Publisher: Magicware

Exed Exes

Exed Exes

Platform: Arcade, Nintendo Entertainment System, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Virtual Console

Genre: Vertical shooter

Publisher: Capcom, Tokuma Shoten (Famicom)

The Legend of Kage

The Legend of Kage

Platform: Arcade, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Family Computer/NES, MSX, Virtual Console, X1, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action

Publisher: JP/NA Taito; JP Square Enix (3DSVC); EU Imagine Studios (CPC/C64)

history

Who was the US President on April 11, 1985?

On April 11, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 11, 1985?

On April 11, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 11, 1985?

On April 11, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 11th?

April 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of April. 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 April 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - The sudanese army surrounds the capital khartoum's presidential palace and takes control of state media buildings. this is amid protests against president omar al-bashir. a number of senior ministers, including abdel rahim mohammed hussein, were reportedly detained.
  • 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: royal saudi air defense intercepts an ballistic missile from yemen that was fired over riyadh, saudi arabia. this caused panic among residents. houthis claim they launched several burkan-2 missiles against targets in saudi arabia including oil facilities owned by saudi aramco. two qasef-1 drones operated by houthis were also shot down by saudi air defenses close to the border.
  • 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria, syrian civil war: according to russia's defence ministry, two soldiers were killed in a mortar attack in syria. another soldier was injured. the ministry didn't specify the date or location of the attack. (radio free europe/radio liberty). 18 members of syria's democratic forces were mistakenly killed by an airstrike led by the us in an attempt to kill isis soldiers.

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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 April 1985?

April 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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Thursday April 11, 1985