Sunday February 17, 1985: on this day
About February 17th, 1985, in brief:
- Historical events: 1st class postage rises from 20 cents to 22 cents
- Day of the week: February 17th, 1985 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Vicente Fernández, Paris Hilton
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- #1 US song: Careless Whisper by Wham!
- #1 UK song: I Know Him So Well by Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson
- Popular movie: The Purple Rose of Cairo directed by Woody Allen
More about February 17th, 1985? See below for more news and curiosities on February 17th, 1985.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 17, 1985?
- February 17, 1985: What happened on that day?
- February 17, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 17, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 17, 1985?
- How old is someone born on February 17, 1985?
- February 17, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- February 17, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 17, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- February 17, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 17, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 17, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 17, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 17, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on February 17, 1985?
What day of the week was February 17, 1985?
February 17, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 48th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 17, 1985 can also be written as 2/17/1985 in the US and as 17/2/1985 in UK and Europe.
February 17, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 17, 1985:
- 1st class postage rises from 20 cents to 22 cents
- 1st day / night game at the mcg, australia vs. england
- Hein vergeer becomes world champion skater.
- Laffit pincay jr is third to ride 6,000th winners at santa anita.
February 17, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?
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February 17, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th 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 February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 17, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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February 17, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 17, 1985 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:59 am and setting at 04:25 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1985.
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Who was born on February 17, 1985?
Famous people born on February 17, 1985:
- Anne Curtis
Filipina actress and model.
- Ahna O'Reilly
Ahna o'reilly is an american actress known for her roles in movies such as the help and fruitvale station.
- Yassmine Khalil
Discovered several exoplanets outside our solar system.
- Yasna Kovacevic
Young politician making waves in national politics.
- Mikle Gordon
Renowned TV news anchor recognized for his insightful interviews with world leaders.
- Cresencia Ngema
Talented soccer player who captained her national team to multiple championships.
- Chrishelle Michaels
Renowned poet celebrated for her evocative and emotional verses.
- Marchele Bradley
Talented photographer known for capturing stunning landscapes.
- Shawnn Chen
Innovative chemist recognized for advancements in materials science.
- Malonie Lopez
Rising star in broadcast journalism known for her engaging storytelling and on-the-ground reporting.
- Kasumi Ito
Up-and-coming investigative reporter breaking stories on corporate corruption.
- Webster Davies
Talented photographer known for capturing raw emotions in black and white portraits.
- Cranston Galloway
Cranston Galloway made a name for himself as a talented basketball player in the NBA.
- Davis Oliver
Australian journalist focusing on environmental issues.
- Cori Diaz
Fashion designer known for bold and edgy designs.
- Joyce Yau
Specializes in theoretical physics and quantum mechanics.
- Anders Jacobsen
Norwegian ski jumper.
- Sivakarthikeyan
Movie actor.
- Anders Jacobsen (ski jumper)
- Marcos Benítez
Whose famous birthday is on February 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 17th:
- Vicente Fernández
Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.
- Paris Hilton
American actress, socialite, and great-granddaughter to conrad hilton, founder, hilton hotels.
- Brenda Fricker
An Irish actress who won an Academy Award for her role in the film 'My Left Foot'.
- Michael Jordan
American basketball legend, known as "best player alive" by many.
- Raffi Ahmad
Raffi ahmad is an indonesian tv actor known for his work in various television shows and films.
- Michael Bay
Michael bay is a film director and producer known for his high-octane, action-packed movies such as the transformers series and armageddon.
- Joseph Gordon-Levitt
American actor.
- Denise Richards
Denise Richards is an American actress known for her roles in films such as 'Wild Things' and 'The World Is Not Enough'.
- Rene Russo
Rene russo is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as lethal weapon 3, outbreak, and the thomas crown affair.
- Chord Overstreet
Chord overstreet is an american actor known for his role as sam evans on the tv show glee.
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How old is someone born on February 17, 1985?
Someone born on February 17, 1985 is:
39 years 3 months old,
or 471 months and 19 days old,
or 2050 weeks and 3 days old,
or 14353 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1985?
There are 257 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 17th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 17, 1985.
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February 17, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 17, 1985:
- Wanda Perry
Actress (roberta death of a saleman), dies in 67.
What famous deaths happened on February 17th?
Famous deaths on February 17th:
- Kathryn Grayson
American actress and singer who first appeared onscreen in 1940.
- Donald Wolfit
British distinguished thespian and manager, who brought shakespeare to the colonies, performed both entertaining and hammy roles in films.
- Richard Briers
British supporting actor, seen in film and tv comedy roles.
- Dorothy Gibson
American singer and actress (d. 1946).
- Nita Naldi
Actress (dr jekyll and mr hyde) dies at 63 from a heart attack.
- Erik Rhodes
American porn actor (d. 2012).
- Verree Teasdale
Actress (skyscraper souls).
- Paul Stewart
Actor (opening night in cold blood, window).
- Molière Jourdain
French playwright and actor, best known for his play 'The Bourgeois Gentleman'.
- Yaacov Agnon
Nobel Prize-winning author known for his Hebrew literature.
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February 17, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 17, 1985:
- Random Acts of Kindness Day.
- Ancient Latvia - Tanis Diena observed.
- Roman Empire - Quirinalia in honor of Quirinus.
Observances on February 17, 1985:
- Global Tourism Resilience Day
Saints celebrated on February 17, 1985:
- Saint Evermodus
- Saint Alexis Falconieri (d. 1310)
- Saint Seven Founders of the Servites
- Saint Silvinus
February 17, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 17, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 11th and February 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 17, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1985 was Careless Whisper by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.
February 17, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wham! - Careless Whisper
- Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
- Philip Bailey - Easy Lover
- Billy Ocean - Loverboy
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Method Of Modern Love
February 17, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1985 was I Know Him So Well by Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.
February 17, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson - I Know Him So Well
- King - Love And Pride
- Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
- Prince - 1999 / Little Red Corvette
- Ashford & Simpson - Solid
February 17, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1985 was Mr. Telephone Man by New Edition, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.
February 17, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 11th and February 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- New Edition - Mr. Telephone Man
- The Gap Band - Beep A Freak
- Diana Ross - Missing You
- Kool & The Gang - Misled
- Klymaxx - The Men All Pause
February 17, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 17, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 17, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 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:
February 17, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 17, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
February 17, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 17, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on February 17, 1985?
On February 17, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 17, 1985?
On February 17, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 17, 1985?
On February 17, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 17th?
February 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of February. 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 February 17th, such as:
- 2019 - After flybmi filed for bankruptcy, hundreds of european airline passengers were left homeless.
- 2018 - 2018 oaxaca earthquakes: a military helicopter assessing the damage was carrying alejandro murat hinojosa, the governor of oaxaca, and alfonso navarrete prida (mexico's secretary for the interior). the helicopter crashes over jamiltepec killing 13 people. these are the only deaths related to the earthquake that have been reported. (cnn)earthquakes on the british isles: the strongest earthquake in the united kingdom in ten years occurs in swansea.
- 2017 - Boko haram insurgency - seven suicide bombers explode after trying to attack a camp of displaced people in maiduguri (nigeria)
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 February 1985?
February 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.