Wednesday February 20, 1985: on this day
About February 20th, 1985, in brief:
- Historical events: Minolta releases the Maxxum 7000, world's first autofocus single-lens reflex camera.
- Day of the week: February 20th, 1985 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Kurt Cobain, Cindy Crawford
- 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: Mask directed by Peter Bogdanovich
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Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 20, 1985?
- February 20, 1985: What happened on that day?
- February 20, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 20, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 20, 1985?
- How old is someone born on February 20, 1985?
- February 20, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- February 20, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 20, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- February 20, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 20, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 20, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 20, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 20, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on February 20, 1985?
What day of the week was February 20, 1985?
February 20, 1985 was a Wednesday and it was the 51st day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 20, 1985 can also be written as 2/20/1985 in the US and as 20/2/1985 in UK and Europe.
February 20, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 20, 1985:
- Minolta releases the maxxum 7000, world's first autofocus single-lens reflex camera.
February 20, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?
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February 20, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.
Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces 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 20, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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February 20, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 20, 1985 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 20, 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 20, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:31 am and setting at 07:33 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 20, 1985?
Famous people born on February 20, 1985:
- Tkai Johnson
NBA champion known for exceptional skills on the court.
- Piya Wannachaiwong
Renowned Muay Thai fighter with numerous championship titles.
- Randilyn Cheer
Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics with incredible flexibility and strength.
- Jahzaria Parker
Talented singer with a powerful voice that captivated audiences worldwide.
- Naloni Smith
Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.
- Athira Unni
Bestselling author of several acclaimed novels.
- Danayah Adiwinata
Olympic gold medalist in swimming.
- Kesleigh Brown
Chart-topping singer with a powerful voice and captivating stage presence.
- Jalexus Johnson
Olympic gold medalist in track and field events.
- Navee Smith
Legendary point guard with exceptional court vision and leadership skills.
- Ashlley Johnson
Olympic gold medalist swimmer with incredible speed and technique.
- Amillya Baron
Olympic gold medalist swimmer with multiple world records.
- Aneira Evans
Olympic gold medalist swimmer known for her freestyle technique.
- Bryauna Jones
Olympic gold medalist in track and field.
- Joeziah Johnson
Professional basketball player with multiple championships.
- Zacharee Kaye
Bestselling author of mystery novels.
- Ladarrian Jones
Retired NBA player who was renowned for his scoring ability and leadership skills.
- Iyanuoluwa Oluwaseun
Talented singer-songwriter who rose to fame with hit songs.
- Marquasha Jones
Renowned for her bestselling novels.
- Nyajah Cunningham
Known for her bestselling novels that captivate readers worldwide.
Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:
- Kurt Cobain
Musician (nirvana) (born 1967).
- Cindy Crawford
American model.
- Ivana Trump
Czechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.
- Sidney Poitier
American actor.
- Gordon Brown
Scottish member of parliament.
- Chelsea Peretti
Chelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...
- Gloria Vanderbilt
American entrepreneur and heiress.
- Lili Taylor
Actress (ransom and short cuts, role model).
- Jennifer O'Neill
American actress.
- Lauren Ambrose
Lauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.
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How old is someone born on February 20, 1985?
Someone born on February 20, 1985 is:
39 years 3 months old,
or 471 months and 16 days old,
or 2050 weeks
or 14350 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 20, 1985?
There are 260 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 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 20, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 20, 1985.
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February 20, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 20, 1985:
- Taffie Abel
Renowned for vibrant abstract art.
- Cleone Kluge
Renowned painter known for her vibrant landscapes and abstract art.
- Maclin Horton
Maclin Horton was an American author known for his works on rural life and nature.
- Clarence Nash
The voice behind disney's donald duck, who has been singing for more than 50 years, succumbs to leukemia.
- Clarence ''Ducky'' Nash
American voice actor (born in 1904).
- Isaac Kashdan
- Nikolaj Nikolaevič Urvancev
What famous deaths happened on February 20th?
Famous deaths on February 20th:
- Sandra Dee
American actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.
- Dick York
American actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.
- Alexander Haig
American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...
- John Raitt
American actor, singer, and recording artist.
- Rosemary DeCamp
American actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.
- Max Schreck
German actor (born 1879).
- Thurston Hall
Actor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.
- Jack Ingram
Actor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.
- Milderd Dresselhaus
Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.
- Fredderick Douglass
Prominent African American abolitionist and writer.
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February 20, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on February 20, 1985:
- World Day of Social Justice
February 20, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 20, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 18th and February 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 20, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1985 was Careless Whisper by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 20, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
February 20, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 1985 was I Know Him So Well by Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 20, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. 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 20, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 1985 was Missing You by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.
February 20, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Diana Ross - Missing You
- New Edition - Mr. Telephone Man
- The Gap Band - Beep A Freak
- Kool & The Gang - Misled
- Philip Bailey With Phil Collins - Easy Lover
February 20, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 20, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
February 20, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 20, 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 20, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 20, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
February 20, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 20, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on February 20, 1985?
On February 20, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 20, 1985?
On February 20, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 20, 1985?
On February 20, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 20th?
February 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:
- 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
- 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
- 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.
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.