Thursday May 09, 1985: on this day

About May 9th, 1985, in brief:

  • Historical events: Edmond O'Brien, American actor (Sam Benedict, Johnny Midnight), dies at age 69 of Alzheimer's disease (born 1915).
  • Day of the week: May 9th, 1985 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Noah Centineo, Albert Finney
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Crazy For You by Madonna
  • #1 UK song: 19 by Paul Hardcastle
  • Popular movie: Ran directed by Akira Kurosawa

More about May 9th, 1985? See below for more news and curiosities on May 9th, 1985.

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What day of the week was May 09, 1985?


May 09, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 129th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1985 can also be written as 5/9/1985 in the US and as 9/5/1985 in UK and Europe.

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May 09, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 09, 1985:

  • Edmond o'brien, american actor (sam benedict, johnny midnight), dies at age 69 of alzheimer's disease (born 1915).

May 09, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 09, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 09, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 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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May 09, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 09, 1985 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 May 09, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 12:51 am and setting at 10:55 am.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1985.

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Who was born on May 09, 1985?


Famous people born on May 09, 1985:

  • Chris Zylka
    Chris Zylka

    Chris zylka is an american tv actor known for his roles in the leftovers and the amazing spider-man.

  • Jes Therkelsen

    Biologist known for research in marine ecology.

  • Audrina Patridge

    Audrina patridge is an american actress best known for her role in the reality tv show the hills.

  • Henrique Andrade Silva

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Jake Long

    American football player.

  • Henrique Silva

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Henrique

    Brazilian soccer player.

  • Miguel Sayago Martí
  • Anderson Ferreira
  • Carlotta Baratto
  • Jonatan Berg
  • Gints Freimanis
  • Luca Rossettini
  • Ermanno Capelli
  • Matthew Busche
  • Thomas Pichler
  • Sedrick Ellis

Whose famous birthday is on May 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 9th:

  • Noah Centineo
    Noah Centineo

    Noah centineo is a popular tv actor known for his roles in teen romantic comedies and dramas.

  • Albert Finney
    Albert Finney

    Albert finney was a british actor known for his roles in films such as tom jones, erin brockovich, and murder on the orient express.

  • Rosario Dawson
    Rosario Dawson

    Rosario dawson is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as 'rent', 'sin city', and 'men in black ii'.

  • Billy Joel
    Billy Joel

    After 15 years of preparation, an american singer was inducted into the songwriters hall of fame.

  • John Corbett
    John Corbett

    John corbett is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows such as sex and the city and northern exposure.

  • Candice Bergen
    Candice Bergen

    American actress and model.

  • Pierre Desproges
    Pierre Desproges

    French humorist, well-known for his elaborate, eloquent, and, above all, vicious diatribes that criticize everything and everyone.

  • Kevin Peter Hall
    Kevin Peter Hall

    Actor harry & hendersons, dies from aids at age 35.

  • Glenda Jackson
    Glenda Jackson

    British actress, internationally recognized, who won the ny film classics award for 1971, an emmy in 1972 for "queen elizabeth", and oscars...

  • Joan Sims
    Joan Sims

    Actress (carry on behind carry on cleo).

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How old is someone born on May 09, 1985?


Someone born on May 09, 1985 is:

39 years and 14 days old,

or 468 months and 14 days old,

or 2037 weeks

or 14259 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 09, 1985?

There are 351 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 9th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 09, 1985.

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May 09, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 09, 1985:

  • Daschel Gelber

    Known for his contributions to American theater.

  • Edmond O'Brien

    Edmond o'brien was an american actor known for his roles in film noir and crime dramas.

  • Aksel Airo
  • Ivan Gălăbov
  • Svea Norén
  • Adriaan Paulen
  • Zelmar Gueñol

What famous deaths happened on May 9th?

Famous deaths on May 9th:

  • Lena Horne
    Lena Horne

    American actress and singer with depth and character.

  • Alice Faye
    Alice Faye

    American actress and singer (d. 1998).

  • Marion Lorne
    Marion Lorne

    Actress (aunt clara bewitched), dies in 1981.

  • Alan King
    Alan King

    American screenwriter and producer of actors (d. 2004).

  • Elizabeth Wilson
    Elizabeth Wilson

    American actress (d. 2015).

  • Joahan Christoph Friedrich von Schiller

    German poet, philosopher, and playwright known for his works such as William Tell.

  • Elliett Grant Watson

    Renowned biologist known for contributions to evolutionary theory.

  • Elizabth Neuffer

    Renowned journalist known for her coverage of war and conflict zones.

  • Niquita Burrell

    American singer known for her soulful voice and hit songs.

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May 09, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 09, 1985:

  • Russia and some other parts of the former Soviet Union ? Victory Day as the end of the "Great Patriotic War".
  • Our Lady of Flanders
  • Roman Empire ? Feast of the Lemures (See Larvae).
  • Jersey, Guernsey ? Liberation Day (commemorating the end of the German Occupation of the Channel Islands during World War II).
  • European Union ? Europe day, commemorating the "Schuman declaration".

Saints celebrated on May 09, 1985:

  • Saint Tudi
  • Saint Pachomius (died 346)
  • Saint Gerontius (died 501)
  • Saint Carolina
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May 09, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 09, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 09, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 09, 1985 was Crazy For You by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 09, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 09, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy For You
  2. - We Are The World
  3. - Don't You (Forget About Me) youtube
  4. - Rhythm Of The Night
  5. - One Night In Bangkok

May 09, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 09, 1985 was 19 by Paul Hardcastle, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 09, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 09, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - 19
  2. - Move Closer
  3. - I Feel Love (Medley)
  4. - A View To A Kill
  5. - Rhythm Of The Night

May 09, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 09, 1985 was We Are The World by USA For Africa, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 09, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 09, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - We Are The World
  2. - Rhythm Of the Night
  3. - Fresh
  4. - In My House
  5. - Smooth Operator

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May 09, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 09, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ran

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Akira Kurosawa

Starring: Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu, Daisuke Ryû

Country: United States of America

Re-Animator

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Stuart Gordon

Starring: Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton, David Gale

Country: United States of America

The Emerald Forest

Release year: 1985

Directed by: John Boorman

Starring: Powers Boothe, Meg Foster, Yara Vaneau, William Rodriguez

Country: United States of America

Brewster's Millions

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Richard Pryor, John Candy, Lonette McKee, Stephen Collins

Country: United States of America

Rambo: First Blood Part II

Release year: 1985

Directed by: George P. Cosmatos

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Charles Napier, Steven Berkoff

Country: United States of America

May 09, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 09, 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:

About Time

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Curtis

Paying Guest

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Subodh Mukherjee

Mussolini and I

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Alberto Negrin

Half Nelson

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ryan Fleck

The Day the Universe Changed

Release year: 1985

Starring: James Burke

May 09, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 09, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Son Of The Morning Star by Evan S. Connell

Son Of The Morning Star

By:

Custer's Last Stand is one of the most significant events in American history. More than 100 years later, books are still being written and people continue to debate about it.

The Class by Erich Segal

The Class

By:

The powerful and moving story of five Harvard Class of 1958 students and their relationships with women is told by Erich Segal, a world-renowned author.

Family Album by Danielle Steel

Family Album

By:

From Hollywood's golden years in World War II to the present, Faye Price would build a career first as an actress and then a family.

A Passion For Excellence by Tom Peters and Nancy Austin

A Passion For Excellence

By:

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.

No More Vietnams by Richard Nixon

No More Vietnams

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The former president explains America's failure in Vietnam and suggests that fear should not be allowed to paralyze its foreign policy

May 09, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 09, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Blackwyche

Blackwyche

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Ultimate Play The Game

Kong Strikes Back!

Kong Strikes Back!

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Ocean Software

Imhotep

Imhotep

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Ultimate Play The Game

Bounder

Bounder

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, ZX Spectrum, MSX, Commodore 64, Commodore 16 / Plus/4

Genre: Action

Publisher: Gremlin Graphics

The Bard's Tale

The Bard's Tale

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Apple IIGS, Apple Macintosh, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, NES, ZX Spectrum, NEC PC-9801

Genre: RPG

Publisher: Electronic Arts & Ariolasoft (Europe)

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Who was the US President on May 09, 1985?

On May 09, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 09, 1985?

On May 09, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 09, 1985?

On May 09, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 9th?

May 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of May. 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 May 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - North korean missile testing: south korean military claims north korea launched an "unidentified" projectile into the sea. this marks the second north korean weapons test in one week.
  • 2018 - Terrorism and violence in indonesia: five officers were killed in a jakarta detention center for terrorists' revolt while a sixth was held hostage. negotiators agree to an audience with the rioters as well as aman abdurrahman (an inmate who heads isil in indonesia), according to a request.
  • 2017 - Syria-united states relations, turkey-united states relations: president donald trump approves an arms agreement with the syrian kurds to aid the syrian democratic forces against the islamic state of iraq (isil) despite opposition from turkey.

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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 May 1985?

May 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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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Thursday May 9, 1985