Sunday March 17, 1985: on this day

March 17, 1985 was the 76th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is March 17, 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 March 17, 1985, who was born and died on March 17, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 17, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon), movies (e.g. Ladyhawke, directed by Richard Donner), TV series (e.g. Half Nelson) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 17th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 17, 1985?


March 17, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 76th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1985 can also be written as 3/17/1985 in the US and as 17/3/1985 in UK and Europe.

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March 17, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 17, 1985:

March 17, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?

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March 17, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 17, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 17, 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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March 17, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 17, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 17, 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 March 17, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 04:38 am and setting at 03:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 07, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Apr 05, 1985.

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Who was born on March 17, 1985?


Famous people born on March 17, 1985:

  • Massey Saunders

    Renowned soccer player who played for various top clubs.

  • Undray Brown

    Talented football player who made a mark in the sport with his athleticism.

  • Demarquez Johnson

    Known for his innovative business strategies.

  • Raylynne Chen

    Captures stunning landscapes and portraits with a unique perspective.

  • Addysyn Collins

    Accomplished swimmer with multiple championship wins.

  • Anjanae Williams

    Anjanae Williams is a skilled basketball player with a strong presence on the court.

  • Mililani Barnes

    Known for groundbreaking work in data analysis and machine learning.

  • Jerauld Hawkins

    Former NFL wide receiver with impressive speed and agility.

  • Arneshia Walker

    WNBA champion and All-Star.

  • Johonna Ward

    Talented pop singer with a powerful voice and captivating stage presence.

  • Goran Mirković

    Investigative journalist known for exposing corporate fraud and environmental scandals.

  • Huckson Chen

    Captures stunning landscapes in black and white photography.

  • Intisar Al-Sharrah

    Journalist known for her insightful commentary on social issues.

  • Frimy Kwaku

    Record-breaking track and field athlete with incredible speed.

  • Cartina Delacroix

    Specialized in capturing urban landscapes in a unique perspective.

  • Heddy Mansour

    Talented tennis player with a powerful serve and agile footwork.

  • Tyner Jones

    Prominent astronomer known for discoveries in exoplanet research.

  • Merve Akbas

    Prominent cybersecurity expert known for innovative security solutions.

  • Stephanos Stavros

    Innovative playwright known for pushing boundaries.

  • Dariusz Kowalczyk

    Innovative data scientist known for groundbreaking research in machine learning.

Whose famous birthday is on March 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 17th:

  • Gary Sinise
    Gary Sinise

    Gary sinise is an american actor known for his roles in movies such as forrest gump and apollo 13, as well as for his portrayal of detective...

  • John Boyega
    John Boyega

    John boyega is a british actor known for his role as finn in the star wars sequel trilogy.

  • Olesya Rulin
    Olesya Rulin

    American actress known for her role in the High School Musical film series.

  • Kurt Russell
    Kurt Russell

    An emmy nomination was made for american actor russell for his role as elvis, a tv movie.

  • Rob Lowe
    Rob Lowe

    American actor, with blue eyes and dark hair; handsome.

  • Rudolf Nureyev
    Rudolf Nureyev

    Russian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).

  • Patti Hansen
    Patti Hansen

    Patti hansen is an american model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and her marriage to rolling stones guitarist keith...

  • Lesley-Anne Down
    Lesley-Anne Down

    British actress.

  • Clare Grogan
    Clare Grogan

    In early 1980, a scottish actress was seen in "gregory's girl".

  • Justin Hawkins
    Justin Hawkins

    English singer-songwriter (the darkness british whale and hot leg).

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March 17, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years and 2 days old,

or 468 months and 2 days old,

or 2035 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14247 days old,

if you were born on March 17, 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 March 17, 1985?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 17th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 17, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 17, 1985.

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March 17, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 17, 1985:

  • Carlos Arturo Mullin

What famous deaths happened on March 17th?

Famous deaths on March 17th:

  • Helen Hayes
    Helen Hayes

    American actress, who started on stage at age five.

  • Mai Zetterling
    Mai Zetterling

    Actress (night is my future) dies from cancer at the age of 68.

  • Michael Gough
    Michael Gough

    Actor malaysian-english (d. 2011).

  • Rosetta LeNoire
    Rosetta LeNoire

    Rosetta LeNoire was a talented actress known for her work in theater, film, and television.

  • Merritt Butrick
    Merritt Butrick

    Merritt Butrick was an actor known for his role in Star Trek II and III.

  • Bob Papenbrook
    Bob Papenbrook

    American voice actor (born 1955).

  • Azalyn Khan

    Groundbreaking researcher in the field of biotechnology.

  • Klayten Brown

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of biotechnology.

  • Graylynn Jones

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

  • Phinley Chapman

    Bestselling author known for captivating storytelling and literary prowess.

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March 17, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 17, 1985:

  • Ancient Rome - the second day of the Bacchanalia in honor of Bacchus
  • Ancient Rome - the Liberalia in honor of Liber
  • St. Agricola
  • St. Joseph of Arimathea
  • Feast day of St Patrick: a public holiday in Ireland (National feast) and Montserrat, widely celebrated in North America and worldwide (see St. Patrick's Day)
  • Ancient Latvia - Kustonu Diena (return of the larks) observed
  • Boston, Massachusetts - Evacuation Day

Saints celebrated on March 17, 1985:

  • Saint Patrick's Day is a cultural and religious celebration held on 17 March and it is a public holiday in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, the Canadian province of Newfoundland and Labrador, and the British Overseas Territory of Montserrat. But Irish people across the globe use to celebrate it also in other Countries. Below you can find a list of the past Saint Patrick's Days and see what happened on each of these days.
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March 17, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 17, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 11th and March 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


March 17, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1985 was Can't Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

March 17, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Can't Fight This Feeling youtube
  2. - The Heat Is On
  3. - Material Girl
  4. - California Girls
  5. - One More Night youtube

March 17, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1985 was You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) by Dead Or Alive, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

March 17, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)
  2. - Easy Lover
  3. - I Know Him So Well
  4. - Dancing In The Dark
  5. - Material Girl

March 17, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1985 was Nightshift by Commodores, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

March 17, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Nightshift
  2. - Missing You
  3. - Private Dancer
  4. - Outta The World
  5. - I'll Still Be Lookin' Up To You

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March 17, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 17, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ladyhawke

Ladyhawke

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Donner

Starring: Matthew Broderick, Rutger Hauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Leo McKern

Country: United States of America

Not Quite Paradise

Not Quite Paradise

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Lewis Gilbert

Starring: Joanna Pacula, Sam Robards, Todd Graff, Kevin McNally

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

Desperately Seeking Susan

Desperately Seeking Susan

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Susan Seidelman

Starring: Rosanna Arquette, Madonna, Aidan Quinn, Mark Blum

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

March 17, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 17, 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:

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

Drei reizende Schwestern

Drei reizende Schwestern

Release year: 1984

Thundercats

Thundercats

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

March 17, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 17, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

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.

Loving Each Other by Leo Buscaglia

Loving Each Other

By:

Leo Buscaglia, the bestselling author, explores the challenges and intricacies of love relationships. He poses important questions such as: How can we best integrate our lives?

The Sicilian by Mario Puzo

The Sicilian

By:

Mario Puzo's internationally acclaimed novel The Godfather was a huge success. He has been often imitated, but never surpassed. The classic novel by Puzo, The Sicilian is a cornerstone of the author's work. It is a romantic and unforgettable story …

So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish by Douglas Adams

So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish

By:

Arthur Dent, who returned to Earth with little more than a ratty towel, a plastic shopping bag and a long, bizarre trip through time, has nothing to show for it.

If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon

If Tomorrow Comes

By:

Tracy Whitney, a lovely and idealistic woman is sentenced to a 15-year term in an escape-proof penitentiary. She fights back with brilliant ingenuity to defeat the untouchable crime lords that put her there.

March 17, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 17, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Paradroid

Paradroid

Platform: Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari ST, Acorn Archimedes, C64 Direct-to-TV, Virtual Console, iOS (ZX Spectrum Elite Collection)

Genre: Shoot 'em up / Puzzle

Publisher: Hewson Consultants, Jester Interactive Publishing

Jet Set Willy II: The Final Frontier

Jet Set Willy II: The Final Frontier

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Acorn Electron, BBC Micro, Commodore 16, Commodore Amiga, MSX

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Software Projects

Dragon Skulle

Dragon Skulle

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Action-adventure game

Publisher: Ultimate Play the Game

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Platform: Amstrad CPC, C64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Arcade adventure, puzzle, minigame

Publisher: Ocean Software

Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Windham Classics

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Who was the US President on March 17, 1985?

On March 17, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 17, 1985?

On March 17, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 17, 1985?

On March 17, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about March 17th?

March 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of March. 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 March 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 jayapura flood & landslide
  • 2018 - 2018 philippine piper pa-23 apache crashes: a piper pa-23 passenger plane bound for laoag international airport, ilocos norte in the philippines crashed upon takeoff from plaridel airport, bulacan. five people were killed and five others were injured.
  • 2017 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present), an apache helicopter fired upon a boat carrying somali refugees, off the coast yemen. at least 40 people were killed and 35 others were injured. (reuters),

Find out more about March 17th

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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 March 1985?

March 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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 March 1985 calendar looked like.

Sunday March 17, 1985