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What day of the week was August 19, 1985?


August 19, 1985 was a Monday and it was the 231st day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1985 can also be written as 8/19/1985 in the US and as 19/8/1985 in UK and Europe.

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August 19, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th 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 19, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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August 19, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 19, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 19, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 26% full, rising at 09:42 am and setting at 10:14 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 19, 1985?


Famous people born on August 19, 1985:

  • Lindey Jacobellis

    Lindey Jacobellis is an American snowboarder who specializes in snowboard cross.

  • Jhan Lim

    Jhan Lim is a celebrated Singaporean photographer whose work has been featured in numerous international exhibitions.

  • Darlen Wilkins

    Darlen Wilkins is a professional athlete who has competed in various sports at the national and international level.

  • Doyl Chambers

    Doyl Chambers is a multimedia journalist who has covered a wide range of topics, from politics to entertainment.

  • Calyx Nguyen

    Calyx Nguyen is an astrophysicist who specializes in the study of exoplanets and the formation of planetary systems.

  • Kolsyn Nakamura

    Kolsyn Nakamura is a Japanese astronomer known for her research on exoplanets and the formation of planetary systems.

  • Derril Patel

    Derril Patel is a rising star in the field of chemistry, known for his work on the development of new materials.

  • David A. Gregory

    American actor.

  • J Bonifant

    American actor.

  • Megan Rochell

    American singer.

  • Asami Sugiura
  • Tom Sykes
  • Tamara Tatham
  • V"jačeslav Jerko
  • Nobuaki Anzai
  • Juan José Angosto Hernández
  • Marino Defendi
  • Nicolás Fedor
  • Mustapha Ghorbal

Whose famous birthday is on August 19th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 19th:

  • Bill Clinton
    Bill Clinton

    American politician, graduated from yale law school, governor of arkansas in 1978, at the age of 32.

  • Matthew Perry
    Matthew Perry

    Canadian-American actor best known for his role as Chandler Bing on the sitcom Friends.

  • Nandana Sen
    Nandana Sen

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films.

  • John Stamos
    John Stamos

    John stamos is a tv actor known for his role as uncle jesse on the sitcom full house.

  • Valérie Kaprisky
    Valérie Kaprisky

    French actress.

  • Jill St. John
    Jill St. John

    Jill st.

  • Kyra Sedgwick
    Kyra Sedgwick

    Kyra sedgwick is an american actress known for her role as deputy chief brenda leigh johnson on the tv series the closer.

  • Maria de Medeiros
    Maria de Medeiros

    Portuguese actress and director.

  • Peter Gallagher
    Peter Gallagher

    Armonk, new york -- actor.

  • Fred Thompson
    Fred Thompson

    He is an american politician, lawyer, and actor.

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How old is someone born on August 19, 1985?


Someone born on August 19, 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 19, 1985?

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 19th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 19, 1985.

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August 19, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 19, 1985:

  • Käte Oswald
  • Henri Flammarion

What famous deaths happened on August 19th?

Famous deaths on August 19th:

  • Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx

    Groucho marx was a legendary comedian known for his quick wit, distinctive mustache, and cigar.

  • Jessie Matthews
    Jessie Matthews

    Jessie matthews was a british actress and singer known for her performances in musical films and stage productions during the 1920s and...

  • Alastair Sim
    Alastair Sim

    Scottish actor on film and stage.

  • Hermione Baddeley
    Hermione Baddeley

    England, united kingdom -- actresses (camp runamuck maude, good life).

  • Utpal Dutt
    Utpal Dutt

    Bangladeshi actor, director, and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Linus Pauling

    American scientist who was awarded the nobel prize for chemistry in 1954 and the peace prize in 1962.

  • Fredrico García Lorca

    Renowned Spanish poet and playwright, considered one of the greatest cultural figures of 20th-century Spain.

  • Romyn Fisher

    Prolific novelist known for his rich character development.

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August 19, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 19, 1985:

  • Roman festivals - Vinalia Rustica celebrated in honor of Venus Libitina commemorating the founding of the oldest known temple to her, on the Esquiline Hill, in 293 BC on this date.
  • RC saints - Saint Sebald, Saint Louis of Toulouse, Jean-Eudes de MTzeray
  • Afghanistan - Afghan Independence Day see above: 1919
  • National Day of the Filipino Language, Philippines - Holiday for Quezon City, Quezon Province and other municipalities named after Manuel Quezon
  • National Aviation Day, USA

Observances on August 19, 1985:

  • World Humanitarian Day
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August 19, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 19, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 19, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 19, 1985 was Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 19, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 19, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Power Of Love
  2. - Shout
  3. - Never Surrender
  4. - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
  5. - Freeway Of Love

August 19, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 19, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 19, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 19, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. 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 19, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 19, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 19, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 19, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Freeway Of Love
  2. - Saving All My Love For You
  3. - Cherish
  4. - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
  5. - Stir It Up

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August 19, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 19, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Police

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Maurice Pialat

Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Sophie Marceau, Richard Anconina, Pascale Rocard

Jagged Edge

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Marquand

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Glenn Close, Peter Coyote, Robert Loggia

Bepanaah

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jagdish Sidana

Starring: Shashi Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, Poonam Dhillon, Rati Agnihotri

My American Cousin

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Sandy Wilson

Starring: Margaret Langrick, John Wildman, Richard Donat, Jane Mortifee

The Lightship

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jerzy Skolimowski

Starring: Robert Duvall, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Tim Phillips, Arliss Howard

August 19, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 19, 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:

Rocky Road

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Brian K. Roberts

In Sickness and in Health

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Roger Melvin

Stingray

Release year: 1985

Watchdog

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Yuri Kovalev

Ein Mann macht klar Schiff

Release year: 1985

August 19, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 19, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

At Mother'S Request by Jonathan Coleman

At Mother'S Request

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Signed by the author and dated on the half-title page

Hold The Dream by Barbara Taylor Bradford

Hold The Dream

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Hold the Dream, the continuation of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s bestseller A Woman of Substance, continues the story of Emma Harte. It is a dramatic tale of triumph and heartbreak.

The Cider House Rules by John Irving

The Cider House Rules

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The Cider House Rules was first published in 1985. It is set in rural Maine during the first half century. The story of Dr.

The Dangerous Summer by Ernest Hemingway

The Dangerous Summer

By:

The Dangerous Summer is Hemingway’s firsthand account of a brutal bullfight season. Hemingway vividly captures the relentless pace and pressure of the bullfight season, as well as the camaraderie, pride, and camaraderie.

Smart Women, Foolish Choices by Connell Cowan and Melvyn Kinder

Smart Women, Foolish Choices

By:

Smart Women Make Foolish Choices

August 19, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 19, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Macadam Bumper

Macadam Bumper

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, MSX, Oric-1/Atmos, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: ERE Informatique (France) Personal Software Services (UK) Accolade (US)

The Eidolon

The Eidolon

Platform: Apple II, MSX, Atari XL/XE, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum

Genre: First-person shooter, Adventure

Publisher: Epyx

Road Blaster

Road Blaster

Platform: Arcade, MSX, Sega Mega-CD, LaserActive, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, 3DO, VHS, iOS, Sharp X68000, Windows

Genre: Interactive movie Vehicular combat

Publisher: Data East (arcade) Wolf Team, Renovation, Sega (Mega-CD) Ecseco (Saturn/PS1)

Déjà Vu

Déjà Vu

Platform: Apple IIGS, Macintosh; Atari ST; Commodore 64, Amiga; DOS; Game Boy Color; Microsoft Windows (Pocket PC); NES

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Mindscape Kemco (NES, GBC)

Brian Bloodaxe

Brian Bloodaxe

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64 by Trevor Inns, Amstrad CPC 464 by Trevor Inns

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: The Edge Software

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Who was the US President on August 19, 1985?

On August 19, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 19, 1985?

On August 19, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 19, 1985?

On August 19, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 19th?

August 19th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 19th 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 19th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 earthquakes: a magnitude 8.2 deep-focus earthquake (the strongest ever recorded in 2018) struck the south pacific ocean, near fiji. there is no immediate tsunami threat.
  • 2017 - Terrorism in russia: a 23 year old stabs and injures eight people at surgut in russia, before being shot by police. the attack was claimed by isil.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: russian warships patrolling the mediterranean sea fire cruise missiles towards aleppo. according to the russian defense ministry, the strikes were directed at the islamist militant group jabhat fateh al-sham.

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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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