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October 24, 1985 was the 297th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is October 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 October 24, 1985, who was born and died on October 24, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 24, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston), movies (e.g. That Was Then... This Is Now, directed by Christopher Cain), TV series (e.g. The Equalizer) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 24th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 24, 1985?
- October 24, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 24, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 24, 1985?
- October 24, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 24, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- October 24, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 24, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- October 24, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 24, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 24, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 24, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 24, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on October 24, 1985?
What day of the week was October 24, 1985?
October 24, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 297th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 24, 1985 can also be written as 10/24/1985 in the US and as 24/10/1985 in UK and Europe.
October 24, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.
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October 24, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 24, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 24th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 24, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 24, 1985 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 04:36 pm and setting at 04:07 am.
The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 1985.
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Who was born on October 24, 1985?
Famous people born on October 24, 1985:
![Tim Pocock]()
Tim PocockTim pocock is an australian tv actor known for his role as a young scott summers in the film x-men origins: wolverine.
- Wayne Rooney
Wayne rooney is an english footballer known for his prolific goal-scoring ability and his successful career with manchester united and the...
- Raiyah Al-Qassimi
Successful tech entrepreneur with a focus on innovation.
- Matthew Robinson
Australian snowboarder (b. 1985).
- Robert Cornthwaite
English-australian footballer.
- Oscar Wendt
Swedish footballer.
- Masiela Lusha
Actress.
- Migue Miguel
Musician.
- Lionel Beauxis
- Angela Asare
- Thais Souza Wiggers
- Marco Venuto
- Aljoša Vojnović
- Giordan Watson
- Jordi Xumetra
Whose famous birthday is on October 24th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 24th:
![Kevin Kline]()
Kevin KlineAmerican actor and director.
![Gilbert Bécaud]()
Gilbert BécaudHe was a french singer-songwriter who wrote french songs like "what now my love?" "je t'appartiens", which was renamed by the everly...
![Jean-Claude Pascal]()
Jean-Claude PascalFrench actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.
![Martin Campbell]()
Martin CampbellNew zealand producer and director.
![Mallika Sherawat]()
Mallika SherawatMallika sherawat is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her bold and outspoken personality.
![Gilda Gray]()
Gilda GrayPolish-american actress, singer, and dancer (d. 1959).
![Sammy Petrillo]()
Sammy PetrilloAmerican actor (d. 2009).
![Natalie Anderson]()
Natalie AndersonTv actress.
![Tom Fletcher]()
Tom FletcherNfl defensive safety (seattle seahawks).
![Lincoln Lewis]()
Lincoln LewisSoap opera actor.
October 24, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 38 years 5 months old,
or 461 months and 30 days old,
or 2008 weeks and 5 days old,
or 14061 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 24, 1985?
There are 184 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 24th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 24, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 24, 1985.
October 24, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 24, 1985:
- Ladislaus Bíró
Hungarian inventor who is best known for inventing the ballpoint pen.
- Wellington Mara
Renowned Brazilian artist known for his paintings and sculptures.
- Laszlo Jozsef Biro
Hungarian-Argentinian journalist and inventor of the ballpoint pen.
- Laszlo Biro
Inventor of the modern ballpoint pen.
- Richie Evans
American race car driver (d. 1985).
- Maurice Roy
French-canadian roman catholic cardinal.
- Daniele Pace
- László Bíró
- Wilhelm Klemm
- Costantino Mortati
- Manuel Pérez Guerrero
What famous deaths happened on October 24th?
Famous deaths on October 24th:
![Raul Julia]()
Raul JuliaRaul Julia was a Puerto Rican actor known for his roles in films like 'The Addams Family' and 'Kiss of the Spider Woman.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Anita Björk]()
Anita BjörkSwedish actress (b. 1923).
![Robert Guillaume]()
Robert GuillaumeAmerican television and musical stage actor.
![Marcia Strassman]()
Marcia StrassmanAmerican singer and actress (d. 2014).
![Peggy Moran]()
Peggy MoranAmerican singer and actress (d. 2002).
![Leslie Jordan]()
Leslie JordanAmerican actor, comedian, writer and singer (d. 2022).
![Claire Windsor]()
Claire WindsorAmerican actress (born 1897).
![Ana Bertha Lepe]()
Ana Bertha LepeMexican model and actress (b. 1934).
- John McCarthy
Considered the father of artificial intelligence, he invented the Lisp programming language.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 24th
October 24, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on October 24, 1985:
- Also see October 24 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- In The Fellowship of the Ring, by J.R.R. Tolkien, the date is mentioned to Frodo Baggins by Gandalf upon his waking in Rivendell.
- Discordianism - Maladay
- Zambia - Independence Day (1964)
- R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Antonio Maria Claret
- United Nations Day (charter 1945)
Observances on October 24, 1985:
- Global Media and Information Literacy Week, 24-31 October
- United Nations Day
- World Development Information Day
- Disarmament Week, 24-30 October
October 24, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 24, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 21st and October 27th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
October 24, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on October 24, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.
October 24, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 24, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
- A-Ha - Take On Me
- Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme
- Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels
October 24, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on October 24, 1985 was The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.
October 24, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 24, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love
- Midge Ure - If I Was
- Colonel Abrams - Trapped
- A-ha - Take On Me
- Red Box - Lean On Me (Ah-Li-Ayo)
October 24, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on October 24, 1985 was Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.
October 24, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 24, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 21st and October 27th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
- Freddie Jackson - You Are My Lady
- Bobby Womack - I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much
- Cameo - Single Life
- Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew - The Show
October 24, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 24, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
That Was Then... This Is Now
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Christopher Cain
Starring: Emilio Estevez, Craig Sheffer, Larry B. Scott, Matthew Dudley
Mard
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Manmohan Desai
Starring: Amitabh Bachchan, Amrita Singh, Nirupa Roy, Dara Singh
Target
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Arthur Penn
Starring: Gene Hackman, Matt Dillon, Gayle Hunnicutt, Randy Moore
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
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
October 24, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
The Equalizer
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Rocky Road
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Brian K. Roberts
In Sickness and in Health
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Roger Melvin
Thundercats
Release year: 1985
Country: United States of America
October 24, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 24, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Texas
By: James A. Michener
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.
On The Road With Charles Kuralt
By: Charles Kuralt
Charles Kuralt's classic bestseller, now available on audio! On the Road with Charles Kuralt, featuring Charles Kuralt and an introduction by Wallace Kuralt.
Secrets
By: Danielle Steel
Danielle Steel is America's #1 best-selling novelist. She has captured millions with novels like Family Album, Full Circle and Changes.
October 24, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 24, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Battle City
4-D Warriors
Cross Country USA
Antix
Back to the Future
Who was the US President on October 24, 1985?
On October 24, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 24, 1985?
On October 24, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 24, 1985?
On October 24, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 24th?
October 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of October. 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 October 24th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 sulawesi tsunami and earthquake: officials lower the death toll from the tsunami and earthquake of september 28, 2018, to 2,256, 10,679, and 1,075 respectively.
- 2017 - Germany's terror: german police raid suspected islamist militants to find weapons and ammunition.
- 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: isil recaptures ar-rutbah in western iraq, where it had previously withdrawn from in may.
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 October 1985?
October 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
