Thursday January 24, 1985: on this day

January 24, 1985 was the 24th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is January 24, 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 January 24, 1985, who was born and died on January 24, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 24, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Like A Virgin by Madonna), movies (e.g. The Breakfast Club, directed by John Hughes), TV series (e.g. Pushing Up Daisies) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 24th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 24, 1985?


January 24, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 24th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 24, 1985 can also be written as 1/24/1985 in the US and as 24/1/1985 in UK and Europe.

January 24, 1985 in January 1985 calendar

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January 24, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 24, 1985:

  • 15th space shuttle (51-c) mission-discovery 3 is launched.

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January 24, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 24th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 24, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 24, 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 January 24th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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January 24, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 24, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 24, 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 January 24, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:28 am and setting at 09:44 pm.

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

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Who was born on January 24, 1985?


Famous people born on January 24, 1985:

  • Fabiana Claudino

    Brazilian volleyball player.

  • Trey Gilder

    American basketball player.

  • Jenna King

    Reality star.

  • Ian Henderson

    English footballer.

  • Lee Emanuel
  • Frankie J. Galasso
  • Laimonas Kisielius
  • Lexton Moy
  • Jesús Olmo Lozano
  • Kristina Rangelova
  • Mohamadou Abdouraman
  • Kornel Saláta
  • Kōta Sugiyama
  • Sebastián Sáez
  • Julieta Cantaluppi
  • Renan
  • Benjamin Adegbuyi
  • Alex Baldolini

Whose famous birthday is on January 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 24th:

  • Sharon Tate
    Sharon Tate

    American actress, model and sex symbol.

  • Mischa Barton
    Mischa Barton

    Mischa Barton is a British-American actress known for her role in the TV series 'The O.C.

  • Nastassja Kinski
    Nastassja Kinski

    German actress, well-known family member, the 1981 golden globe award winner for her role as the star in "tess of the d'urbervilles" was won...

  • Daniel Auteuil
    Daniel Auteuil

    French actor and one of france's most versatile actors, he has appeared in over 75 films since 2009 and continues to deliver strong...

  • Ed Helms
    Ed Helms

    Ed helms is an american actor, comedian, and singer known for his role as andy bernard in the television series the office and as stu price...

  • Riya Sen
    Riya Sen

    Riya sen is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for being part of the famous sen family in the indian film industry.

  • Tatyana Ali
    Tatyana Ali

    Tatyana ali is an american singer and actress best known for her role as ashley banks on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Michio Kaku
    Michio Kaku

    American theoretical physicist and city college professor in new york city.

  • Michelle Hunziker
    Michelle Hunziker

    Swiss-italian tv hostess, actress and model, as well as singer.

  • Ernest Borgnine
    Ernest Borgnine

    American actor and tv star whose career spans more than six decades.

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January 24, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 2 months old,

or 470 months and 4 days old,

or 2044 weeks

or 14308 days old,

if you were born on January 24, 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 January 24, 1985?

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 24th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 24, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 24, 1985.

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January 24, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 24, 1985:

  • Antonio Andrés Sancho
  • Guido Dossena
  • Dalmacio Langarica
  • Elizabeth Carnegy Arbuthnott

What famous deaths happened on January 24th?

Famous deaths on January 24th:

  • Gordon MacRae
    Gordon MacRae

    American singer and actor, who was a well-known musical comedy star in the 1950s.

  • Pernell Roberts
    Pernell Roberts

    Pernell Roberts was an American actor known for his role as Adam Cartwright in the TV series Bonanza.

  • Winston Churchill
    Winston Churchill

    British politician, descendant of the 1st duke of marlborough (1650-16722).

  • Madge Bellamy
    Madge Bellamy

    Hillsboro, texas -- actress ("white zombie").

  • Larry Fine
    Larry Fine

    American comedian and actor (born in 1902).

  • Jerome Cowan
    Jerome Cowan

    Actor (mr dithers -blondie) dies at 74.

  • Lil Dagover
    Lil Dagover

    Dutch-born german actress (born in 1887).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on January 24th

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January 24, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 24, 1985:

  • Jim Ross Day - State of Oklahoma
  • Roman Catholic Church - Feasts of St. Francis de Sales and Our Lady of Peace
  • Roman Empire - first day of the Sementivae in honor of Ceres and Terra

Observances on January 24, 1985:

  • International Day of Education
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January 24, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 24, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 21st and January 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 24, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 24, 1985 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

January 24, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 24, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Like A Virgin
  2. - I Want To Know What Love Is
  3. - You're The Inspiration
  4. - Easy Lover
  5. - Careless Whisper

January 24, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 24, 1985 was I Want To Know What Love Is by Foreigner, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

January 24, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 24, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Want To Know What Love Is
  2. - Do They Know It's Christmas?
  3. - Last Christmas / Everything She Wants
  4. - Like A Virgin
  5. - Shout

January 24, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 24, 1985 was Gotta Get You Home Tonight by Eugene Wilde, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

January 24, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 24, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 21st and January 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Gotta Get You Home Tonight
  2. - Mr. Telephone Man
  3. - Treat Her Like A Lady
  4. - Love Light In Flight
  5. - Misled

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January 24, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 24, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Breakfast Club

The Breakfast Club

Release year: 1985

Directed by: John Hughes

Starring: Emilio Estevez, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy

Country: United States of America

Witness

Witness

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Peter Weir

Starring: Harrison Ford, Kelly McGillis, Lukas Haas, Josef Sommer

Country: United States of America

The Sure Thing

The Sure Thing

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Rob Reiner

Starring: John Cusack, Daphne Zuniga, Anthony Edwards, Boyd Gaines

Country: United States of America

Heaven Help Us

Heaven Help Us

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Michael Dinner

Starring: Donald Sutherland, Andrew McCarthy, John Heard, Mary Stuart Masterson

Mischief

Mischief

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Mel Damski

Starring: Doug McKeon, Catherine Mary Stewart, Kelly Preston, Chris Nash

January 24, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 24, 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:

Pushing Up Daisies

Pushing Up Daisies

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Selina Barker

Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

Pogo 1104

Pogo 1104

Release year: 1984

Drei reizende Schwestern

Drei reizende Schwestern

Release year: 1984

Thundercats

Thundercats

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

January 24, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 24, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lincoln by Gore Vidal

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Gore Vidal's Narratives Of Empire series covers the history of America from the Revolution through the post-World War II years.

One Writer'S Beginnings by Eudora Welty

One Writer'S Beginnings

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ONE WRITER'S BEGINNINGS EUDORA WELTY 1985 EDITION, NEW YORK TIMES SELLER.

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

By:

While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?

Love And War by John Jakes

Love And War

By:

John Jakes, #1 New York Times Bestseller, presents part 2 of his epic North and South Trilogy. This is the Civil War saga that inspired the iconic television series North and South. With over 5 million copies sold, it's a …

Illusions Of Love by Cynthia Freeman

Illusions Of Love

By:

Can we control our destiny? Are we able to alter our destiny? Cynthia Freeman's New York Times bestseller will appeal to anyone who has ever wished for a second chance.

January 24, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 24, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Borrowed Time

Borrowed Time

Platform: Apple II; Atari ST; Commodore 64; DOS; Mac OS

Genre: Point-and-click adventure game

Publisher: Activision

Cap'n Magneto

Cap'n Magneto

Platform: Apple Macintosh

Genre: adventure

Mat Mania – The Prowrestling Network

Mat Mania – The Prowrestling Network

Platform: Arcade PS4 (Arcade Archives)

Genre: Sports, Professional wrestling

Publisher: Taito HAMSTER (PS4)

Penguin Wars

Penguin Wars

Platform: Arcade, Game Boy, MSX, NES

Publisher: ASCII

City Connection

City Connection

Platform: Arcade NES MSX Virtual Console Arcade Archives(PS4)

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Jaleco, Kitcorp, HAMSTER

history

Who was the US President on January 24, 1985?

On January 24, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 24, 1985?

On January 24, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 24, 1985?

On January 24, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 24th?

January 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of January. 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 January 24th, such as:

  • 2019 - Adelaide, south australia, experiences its highest temperature ever since 1939. it reaches 46.6 degrees celsius (115.9 degrees fahrenheit) at 3:36pm local. this is the highest temperature ever recorded in any australian capital. high temperatures have proved fatal to significant numbers of local livestock.
  • 2018 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: 2018 save the children jalalabad attack: an attack on save the children jalalabad charity's offices in the eastern afghan city jalalabad.
  • 2017 - 89th academy awards: the nominees for 2017 academy awards have been announced. hidden figures, moonlight, and la la land are some of the most popular.

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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 January 1985?

January 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1985 calendar looked like.

Thursday January 24, 1985