Thursday August 15, 1985: on this day

August 15, 1985 was the 227th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 15, 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 15, 1985, who was born and died on August 15, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 15, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shout by Tears For Fears), movies (e.g. Legend, directed by Ridley Scott), TV series (e.g. Stingray) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 15th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 15, 1985?


August 15, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 227th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1985 can also be written as 8/15/1985 in the US and as 15/8/1985 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1985 in August 1985 calendar

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August 15, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 15, 1985:

  • Anti-apartheid lawyer bulelani ngcuka marries in south africa
  • Iraqi air raid on iran oil-island kharg
  • Signing of the assam accord, an agreement between representatives of the government of india and the leaders of the assam movement to end the movement.

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August 15, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 15th 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 15, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 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 15th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 15, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 15, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:47 am and setting at 08:30 pm.

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 15, 1985?


Famous people born on August 15, 1985:

  • Cogie Domingo
    Cogie Domingo

    Filipino actor.

  • Aisla Jones

    Australian swimmer known for multiple Olympic medals.

  • Emily Kinney

    Tv actress.

  • Andrea Lewis

    Canadian singer and actress.

  • Nipsey Hussle

    American rapper (b. 1985).

  • Leah Hackett

    English actress.

  • Santiago Stieben

    Argentinian actor.

  • Petăr Stojanov
  • Francesca Troiano
  • Lerato Chabangu
  • Emil Jönsson
  • Enea Jorgji
  • Wajahat Abbas Kazmi
  • Natal'ja Zabolotnaja

Whose famous birthday is on August 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 15th:

  • Jennifer Lawrence
    Jennifer Lawrence

    Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Hunger Games, Silver Linings Playbook, and X-Men: First Class.

  • Ben Affleck
    Ben Affleck

    American actor.

  • Anthony Anderson
    Anthony Anderson

    Anthony anderson is an american actor and comedian known for his roles in tv shows like 'black-ish' and films like 'kangaroo jack'.

  • Debra Messing
    Debra Messing

    Debra Messing is an American actress best known for her role as Grace Adler on the TV series 'Will & Grace.

  • Nino Ferrer
    Nino Ferrer

    Pop music songwriter and singer from italy.

  • Julia Child
    Julia Child

    American chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.

  • Stieg Larsson
    Stieg Larsson

    Swedish journalist and writer.

  • Mike Connors
    Mike Connors

    Touch connors, an american actor, was first seen on screen in 1953.

  • Zeljko Ivanek
    Zeljko Ivanek

    Lujubljana, yugoslavia -- actor (mass appeal).

  • Wendy Hiller
    Wendy Hiller

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).

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August 15, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 7 months old,

or 463 months and 14 days old,

or 2015 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14106 days old,

if you were born on August 15, 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 15, 1985?

There are 139 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 15th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 15, 1985.

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August 15, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 15, 1985:

  • Richard Yardumian

    Us composer (creator spirit), dies at 68.

What famous deaths happened on August 15th?

Famous deaths on August 15th:

  • Jan Kiepura
    Jan Kiepura

    Sosnowiec (poland) -- vocalist / actor ("her wonderful lie").

  • Paul Lukas
    Paul Lukas

    Actor kim, berlin express, dies at 76 from heart failure.

  • August Schellenberg
    August Schellenberg

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2013.

  • Lavante Dubois

    Lavante Dubois was a renowned mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of abstract algebra and number theory.

  • Mckenleigh Avery

    Mckenleigh Avery was a renowned author known for their thought-provoking and critically acclaimed works of fiction.

  • Jyron Fitzgerald

    Jyron Fitzgerald was a celebrated biographer known for his insightful and meticulously researched works on influential figures in history.

  • Elfida Vargas

    Elfida Vargas was a renowned Colombian poet whose work explored themes of love, nature, and social justice.

  • Severus Levy

    Famous for his abstract sculptures that challenge traditional forms.

  • Earsel Hines

    Earsel Hines was a renowned American dancer who made significant contributions to the field of modern dance.

  • Yaacov Ziv

    Co-inventor of the Lempel-Ziv compression algorithms.

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August 15, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 15, 1985:

  • Hawaii ? Toro Nagashi (Floating Lantern Ceremony) to commemorate the end of the second world war
  • Poland ? Polish Armed Forces Day
  • Eastern Orthodoxy ? Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the commemoration of the death of Mary, the mother of Jesus.
  • RC Saints ? Feast day of the Assumption of Mary, the mother of Jesus, Holy Day of Obligation. Public Holiday in: Austria, Belgium, Cameroon, Chile, C(te d'Ivoire, Croatia, Cyprus, East Timor, France, Greece, India, Italy, Lebanon, Lithuania, Malta, Mauritius, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Slovenia and Spain.
  • Acadie ? National Day
  • Egypt ? Flooding of the Nile Day
  • India ? Independence Day (from the United Kingdom, 1947)
  • Korea ? Liberation Day
  • Italy ? "Ferragosto", remembrance of an ancient Roman holiday in honor of Augustus (Feriae Augusti)
  • Liechtenstein ? Liechtenstein Day
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August 15, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 15, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 15, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 1985 was Shout by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 15, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 15, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shout
  2. - Power Of Love
  3. - Never Surrender
  4. - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
  5. - Freeway Of Love

August 15, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 15, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 15, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Into The Groove
  2. - I Got You Babe
  3. - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
  4. - Holiday
  5. - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)

August 15, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 15, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 15, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. 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. - Saving All My Love For You
  5. - Stir It Up

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August 15, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 15, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Legend

Legend

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, David Bennent

Country: United States of America

Desert Hearts

Desert Hearts

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Donna Deitch

Starring: Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Audra Lindley, Andra Akers

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

American Ninja

American Ninja

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Sam Firstenberg

Starring: Michael Dudikoff, Steve James, Judie Aronson, Guich Koock

August 15, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 15, 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

Thundercats

Thundercats

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

August 15, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 15, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

Lonesome Dove

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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.

A Catskill Eagle by Robert B. Parker

A Catskill Eagle

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Spenser's girlfriend Susan leaves with Jerry Costigan, Jerry Costigan's son, a dangerous and wealthy criminal. Hawk and Spenser go in search of Susan.

The Amateurs by David Halberstam

The Amateurs

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"Astonishing . . . Moving . . The best book ever written on a sport. *Walter Clemons Newsweek "A PENETRATING FASCINATING AND REMARKABLY SUPENSEFUL NARRATIVE."

Thinner by Richard Bachman

Thinner

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Curse of Old Gypsy Man...Billy Halleck is a loving husband and father who is both a beneficiary and a victim of American Good Life. He has a beautiful home, a nice wife, and a wonderful family.

Fall From Grace by Larry Collins

Fall From Grace

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Catherine Pradier is a beautiful French agent who risks her life to tell the Nazis where and when they will invade Europe. This will begin the end of the world.

August 15, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 15, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

MUD2

MUD2

Platform: Platform independent

Genre: Fantasy MUD

Racing Destruction Set

Racing Destruction Set

Platform: Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: Electronic Arts & Ariolasoft (Europe)

Road Blaster

Road Blaster

Platform: Arcade, MSX, Sega Mega-CD, LaserActive, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, 3DO, VHS, iOS, Sharp X68000, Windows

Genre: Interactive movie Vehicular combat

Publisher: Data East (arcade) Wolf Team, Renovation, Sega (Mega-CD) Ecseco (Saturn/PS1)

Gribbly's Day Out

Gribbly's Day Out

Platform: C64; Acorn Archimedes

Genre: Action

Publisher: Hewson Consultants

Antix

Antix

Platform: Elektronika 60, MS-DOS

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Who was the US President on August 15, 1985?

On August 15, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 15, 1985?

On August 15, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 15, 1985?

On August 15, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 15th?

August 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: a suicide bomber attack on a kabul education center left at least 48 people dead, mostly students. the taliban denies any involvement. (bbc). two units of afghan security forces were attacked by the taliban in baghlan-e-markazi district of baghlan province. the attack resulted in the deaths of at least 39 soldiers as well as police officers.
  • 2017 - Boko haram insurgency, three suicide bombers kill 27 and injure 83 people near maiduguri (nigeria).
  • 2016 - At least 11 people were killed in an airstrike by the saudi-led coalition that struck a northern yemen hospital run by medecins sans frontieres.

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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.

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