Wednesday August 07, 1985: on this day

About August 7th, 1985, in brief:

  • Historical events: Barbra Streisand records Broadway Album
  • Day of the week: August 7th, 1985 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Charlize Theron, Wayne Knight
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Shout by Tears For Fears
  • #1 UK song: Into The Groove by Madonna
  • Popular movie: Teen Wolf directed by Rod Daniel

More about August 7th, 1985? See below for more news and curiosities on August 7th, 1985.

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What day of the week was August 07, 1985?


August 07, 1985 was a Wednesday and it was the 219th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 07, 1985 can also be written as 8/7/1985 in the US and as 7/8/1985 in UK and Europe.

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August 07, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 07, 1985:

  • Barbra streisand records broadway album
  • Baseball players end a 2 day strike
  • Takao doi, mamoru mohri and chiaki mukai are chosen to be japan's first astronauts.

August 07, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 07, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 7th 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 07, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 07, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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August 07, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 07, 1985 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 07, 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 07, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 50% full, rising at 11:03 pm and setting at 01:39 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 07, 1985?


Famous people born on August 07, 1985:

  • Johathon Swan

    American political journalist known for his reporting on the White House.

  • Golden Johnson

    Golden Johnson is a retired professional basketball player who played in the NBA for the Memphis Grizzlies and Minnesota Timberwolves.

  • Sara Eisen

    Sara Eisen is a financial journalist and co-anchor of CNBC's 'Squawk on the Street.

  • Jada Cacchilli

    Reality star.

  • Darren Black

    Vine star.

  • Sophie Ward (model)
  • Loïc Perrin
  • Darren McGregor
  • Jamin Olivencia
  • Kevyn Popovich
  • Carole Vergne
  • Rick Genest
  • Ahmed Saad Osman
  • Edwin Aguilar
  • Margot Boer
  • Ghislain Gimbert
  • Daniel Gimeno Traver
  • Nikolajs Kozačuks

Whose famous birthday is on August 7th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 7th:

  • Charlize Theron
    Charlize Theron

    South african-american actress, producer, and model.

  • Wayne Knight
    Wayne Knight

    Wayne knight is an american actor best known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as seinfeld, jurassic park, and toy story 2..

  • David Duchovny
    David Duchovny

    American actor fox mulder is the fbi agent in a tv series called "the x-files" that debuted in 1996.

  • Sydney Penny
    Sydney Penny

    Actress (danninew gidgets, thorn birds and all my children).

  • Charlotte Lewis
    Charlotte Lewis

    Kensington london, england -- actress, golden child, pirates.

  • Garrison Keillor
    Garrison Keillor

    American broadcaster, talk-show host, and author.

  • Megan Gale
    Megan Gale

    Australian actress, model, brand ambassador, fashion designer, and stylist.

  • Brit Marling
    Brit Marling

    American screenwriter and producer of actresses.

  • Anjanette Comer
    Anjanette Comer

    Anjanette Comer is an American actress known for her roles in films and television shows.

  • Abbey Lincoln
    Abbey Lincoln

    Abbey lincoln was an american jazz vocalist, songwriter, and actress known for her powerful and emotive voice, as well as her contributions...

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How old is someone born on August 07, 1985?


Someone born on August 07, 1985 is:

38 years 9 months old,

or 465 months and 16 days old,

or 2024 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14169 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 07, 1985?

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 7th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 07, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 07, 1985.

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August 07, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 07, 1985:

  • Grayson Hall
    Grayson Hall

    Grayson Hall was an American actress known for her roles in Dark Shadows and The Night of the Iguana.

  • Jonea Purcell

    Made significant contributions to the study of galaxies.

  • Gabor Szego

    Renowned mathematician known for his work in analysis and mathematical physics.

  • Juan Nelson

What famous deaths happened on August 7th?

Famous deaths on August 7th:

  • Joi Lansing
    Joi Lansing

    American model, actress and nightclub singer (d. 1972).

  • Jonathan Jackson
    Jonathan Jackson

    Instigator of the marin county civic center shootout, brother to black panther george jackson (born 1953).

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Russ Morgan
    Russ Morgan

    Scranton, pennsylvania -- orchestra leader.

  • Brion James
    Brion James

    American actor (born 1945).

  • Ravindra Nath Tagore

    Nobel laureate known for his poetry and music compositions.

  • Kiril Stanilavski

    A pioneering Russian theatre practitioner who developed the Stanislavski method, a system of acting that has had a lasting influence on...

  • Harlean Carpenter

    Harlean Carpenter, better known by her stage name Jean Harlow, was an American actress and sex symbol of the 1930s.

  • Virginia Apgar

    Virginia Apgar was an American physician who developed the Apgar Score, a method used to quickly assess the health of newborn babies.

  • Kery Mullis

    Nobel laureate known for his invention of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

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August 07, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 07, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 07, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 07, 1985 was Shout by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 07, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 07, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shout
  2. - Everytime You Go Away youtube
  3. - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
  4. - Never Surrender
  5. - Power Of Love

August 07, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 07, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 07, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 07, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. 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 07, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 07, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

August 07, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 07, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. 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. - It's Over Now
  5. - Glow

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August 07, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 07, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Teen Wolf

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Rod Daniel

Starring: Michael J. Fox, James Hampton, Susan Ursitti, Jerry Levine

Country: United States of America

My Beautiful Laundrette

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Stephen Frears

Starring: Saeed Jaffrey, Roshan Seth, Daniel Day-Lewis, Richard Graham

Warning Sign

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Hal Barwood

Starring: Sam Waterston, Kathleen Quinlan, Yaphet Kotto, Jeffrey DeMunn

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

August 07, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 07, 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

Release year: 1985

Watchdog

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Yuri Kovalev

Ein Mann macht klar Schiff

Release year: 1985

Thundercats

Thundercats

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

August 07, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 07, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Jubal Sackett by Louis L'Amour

Jubal Sackett

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Jubal Sackett is the second generation of Louis L'Amour's American family. He seeks his destiny in the wilds of a vast new land.

If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon

If Tomorrow Comes

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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.

Mountbatten by Philip Ziegler

Mountbatten

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Biography of Louis Mountbatten of Burma, 1st Earl Mountbatten. This biography examines his distinguished career, wartime activities as Allied Chief for Combined Operations, and his time as Viceroy.

Nutcracker by Shana Alexander

Nutcracker

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The classic true crime story of Frances Bradshaw Schreuder is a New York Times bestseller. She was a Manhattan socialite who convinced the only assassin who wouldn't accept her--her teenage boy--to kill her multimillionaire husband.

A Passion For Excellence by Tom Peters and Nancy Austin

A Passion For Excellence

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For people who are looking to make a difference in their careers, A Passion for Excellence is the most important, inspiring and career-transforming book that has ever been published.

August 07, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 07, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Mail Order Monsters

Mail Order Monsters

Platform: Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Action, Strategy

Publisher: Electronic Arts

MUD2

MUD2

Platform: Platform independent

Genre: Fantasy MUD

Dig Dug II

Dig Dug II

Platform: Arcade, Famicom/NES, Famicom Disk System, Wii Virtual Console, Wii U Virtual Console

Genre: Action

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Bandai

Alien 8

Alien 8

Platform: ZX Spectrum BBC Micro Amstrad CPC MSX

Genre: Action-adventure, maze

Publisher: Ultimate Play The Game

Everyone's A Wally

Everyone's A Wally

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Mikro-Gen

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Who was the US President on August 07, 1985?

On August 07, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 07, 1985?

On August 07, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 07, 1985?

On August 07, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 7th?

August 7th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 7th 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 7th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas, colombia-venezuela relations. venezuelan president nicolas maduro claims that he has "hard proof" that the colombian government attempted to assassinate him on saturday. he will release the evidence later in the day.
  • 2017 - Godzilla in popular culture: haruo nakajima, who played the role of godzilla between 1954 and 1972, has died at the age 88.
  • 2016 - 2016 stabbing of charleroi officers by police: isil claims responsibility in the machete attack on belgium.

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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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