Tuesday December 17, 1985: on this day

About December 17th, 1985, in brief:

  • Historical events: US President Ronald Reagan signs the Gold Bullion Coin Act of 1985 (Public Law 99-185) directing Treasury to issue 0.9167 fine gold bullion coins: $50 (one ounce), $25 (half ounce), $10 (quarter ounce), $5 (tenth ounce). The gold is to be acquired from natural deposits in the US or territory or possession when possible, and when not, from the US reserves. Profits from sales would be used to pay down the national debt.
  • Day of the week: December 17th, 1985 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Milla Jovovich, John Abraham
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie
  • #1 UK song: Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston
  • Popular movie: Phenomena directed by Dario Argento

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What day of the week was December 17, 1985?


December 17, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 351st day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1985 can also be written as 12/17/1985 in the US and as 17/12/1985 in UK and Europe.

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December 17, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1985:

  • Us president ronald reagan signs the gold bullion coin act of 1985 (public law 99-185) directing treasury to issue 0.9167 fine gold bullion coins: $50 (one ounce), $25 (half ounce), $10 (quarter ounce), $5 (tenth ounce). the gold is to be acquired from natural deposits in the us or territory or possession when possible, and when not, from the us reserves. profits from sales would be used to pay down the national debt.

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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December 17, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 1985 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 17, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:45 am and setting at 10:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1985.

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Who was born on December 17, 1985?


Famous people born on December 17, 1985:

  • Greg James
    Greg James

    Radio host.

  • Malonie Hau

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer with multiple world records.

  • Craig Reid

    English footballer.

  • Łukasz Broź

    Polish footballer.

  • Fernando Abad

    Dominican baseball player.

  • Jeremy McKinnon

    Metal singer.

  • Ryuichi Ogata

    Japanese singer and dancer (winds).

  • Jan Šeda
  • Pavel Sitko
  • Ibrahima Touré
  • Katri Ylander
  • Eva Weel Skram
  • Sebastian Haupt
  • Darryl Jackson
  • Jan Kysela
  • Martín Ricca

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

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How old is someone born on December 17, 1985?


Someone born on December 17, 1985 is:

38 years 5 months old,

or 461 months and 6 days old,

or 2005 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14037 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1985?

There are 208 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on December 17, 1985:

  • Otto Gotsche

    Writer.

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Kiala Nzinga

    Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

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December 17, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 16th and December 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1985 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

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

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Say You, Say Me youtube
  2. - Broken Wings youtube
  3. - Party All The Time
  4. - Alive & Kicking
  5. - Separate Lives

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 17, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

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

The music chart in the UK on December 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Saving All My Love For You
  2. - Merry Christmas Everyone
  3. - I'm Your Man
  4. - Do They Know It's Christmas?
  5. - See The Day

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 17, 1985 was Don't Say No Tonight by Eugene Wilde, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

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

The R&B music chart on December 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Say No Tonight
  2. - Count Me Out
  3. - Say You, Say Me youtube
  4. - A Love Bizarre
  5. - Caravan of Love

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

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

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

Head Office

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ken Finkleman

Starring: Judge Reinhold, Eddie Albert, Lori-Nan Engler, Merritt Butrick

Revolution

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Hugh Hudson

Starring: Al Pacino, Donald Sutherland, Nastassja Kinski, Joan Plowright

The Color Purple

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Avery

Country: United States of America

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

The most popular TV Series on December 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:

The Dunera Boys

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ben Lewin

Oliver Maass

Release year: 1985

The Cutting Room

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Warren Dudley

Blind Date

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Arsenal

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Steven C. Miller

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

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

World'S Fair by E. L. Doctorow

World'S Fair

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"Something very close to magic." The Los Angeles TimesAn extraordinary novel about a young boy's experience in New York City during the 1930s. It is a vivid recreation of the sights and sounds of New York City.

The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

The Polar Express

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Remember that there is so much wonder in the world. This holiday season, remind yourself to look for it and listen to what it has to say. This limited edition, lavish box set will bring magic to your home and …

The Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel

The Mammoth Hunters

By:

Jean M. Auel once again opens the doors of a time past to reveal an era of wonder and danger at dawn of modern man's race.

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?

On The Road With Charles Kuralt by Charles Kuralt

On The Road With Charles Kuralt

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Charles Kuralt's classic bestseller, now available on audio! On the Road with Charles Kuralt, featuring Charles Kuralt and an introduction by Wallace Kuralt.

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

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

Barry McGuigan World Championship Boxing

Barry McGuigan World Championship Boxing

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Activision/Mastertronic

Bounces

Bounces

Platform: C64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Fighting/Sports

Publisher: Beyond ‑ Challenging Software

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Platform: Amstrad CPC, C64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Arcade adventure, puzzle, minigame

Publisher: Ocean Software

Exed Exes

Exed Exes

Platform: Arcade, Nintendo Entertainment System, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Virtual Console

Genre: Vertical shooter

Publisher: Capcom, Tokuma Shoten (Famicom)

Desert Fox

Desert Fox

Platform: Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC

Publisher: Accolade Inc.

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Who was the US President on December 17, 1985?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on December 17, 1985?

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

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What is special about December 17th?

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

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central 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 December 1985?

December 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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