Friday September 20, 1985: on this day

About September 20th, 1985, in brief:

  • Historical events: Curtis Strong is convicted for selling cocaine to pro baseball players
  • Day of the week: September 20th, 1985 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Sophia Loren, Maggie Cheung
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Money For Nothing by Dire Straits
  • #1 UK song: Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger
  • Popular movie: Commando directed by Mark L. Lester

More about September 20th, 1985? See below for more news and curiosities on September 20th, 1985.

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What day of the week was September 20, 1985?


September 20, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 263rd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 1985 can also be written as 9/20/1985 in the US and as 20/9/1985 in UK and Europe.

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September 20, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 20, 1985:

  • Curtis strong is convicted for selling cocaine to pro baseball players
  • The capital gains tax is introduced to australia.

September 20, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?

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September 20, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 20th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 20, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 20, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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September 20, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 20, 1985 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 20, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 01:46 pm and setting at 10:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 30, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Sep 29, 1985.

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Who was born on September 20, 1985?


Famous people born on September 20, 1985:

  • Miria Carreño

    Renowned tennis player with multiple Grand Slam titles.

  • Ryiah Moore

    Dominant basketball player with exceptional shooting skills.

  • Bryssa Williams

    Bryssa Williams is a former professional tennis player who won several Grand Slam titles.

  • Zebbie Gould

    Renowned soccer player who played for national teams and top clubs.

  • Ajamu Smith

    Record-breaking sprinter with lightning speed.

  • Zeven Evans

    Acclaimed for soulful vocals and guitar skills.

  • Macklen Smith

    Renowned singer-songwriter with a large fan following.

  • Destina Williams

    Destina Williams is a former professional tennis player who won multiple Grand Slam titles.

  • Patrese People

    CEO of a multinational corporation.

  • Quy Ngo

    Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics with incredible flexibility and strength.

  • Omi Raj

    Renowned political commentator and news anchor with a large following.

  • Mekaila Moore

    Olympic gold medalist in track and field events.

  • Valina Owens

    Record-breaking sprinter with incredible speed and agility.

  • Chala Hawkins

    Talented singer-songwriter who topped the charts with multiple hit singles.

  • Amariz Ramirez

    Amariz Ramirez is a professional basketball player who plays as a point guard for a team in the NBA.

  • Isabellamarie Nguyen

    Isabellamarie Nguyen is a professional tennis player who has won several Grand Slam titles.

  • Tanith White

    Olympic gold medalist in ice dancing.

  • Adean Stein

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer with multiple world records.

  • Wen Tao

    Wen Tao is a Chinese table tennis player who has won multiple world championships.

  • Arilla Eriksson

    Arilla Eriksson is a Swedish singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who has gained international acclaim.

Whose famous birthday is on September 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 20th:

  • Sophia Loren
    Sophia Loren

    Italian actress and beauty queen, she is considered the eighth natural wonder of the world by many.

  • Maggie Cheung
    Maggie Cheung

    Maggie cheung is a hong kong actress known for her roles in acclaimed films such as 'in the mood for love' and 'hero'.

  • Asia Argento
    Asia Argento

    Italian actress and well-known family member, dario argento is her father and daria nicolodi is her mother.

  • Jon Bernthal
    Jon Bernthal

    Jon bernthal is an american actor known for his roles in the walking dead, the punisher, and the wolf of wall street.

  • Sabine Azéma
    Sabine Azéma

    French actress and director on the film and stage, she was born to a lawyer from ra (c)union and graduated from paris conservatory.

  • Moon Bloodgood
    Moon Bloodgood

    American actress and model.

  • Monica Zetterlund
    Monica Zetterlund

    Swedish singer and actress (born 1937).

  • Ryan Donowho
    Ryan Donowho

    American producer and actor.

  • Gary Cole
    Gary Cole

    American actor.

  • Kenneth More
    Kenneth More

    British actor.

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How old is someone born on September 20, 1985?


Someone born on September 20, 1985 is:

38 years 8 months old,

or 464 months and 16 days old,

or 2019 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14138 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 20, 1985?

There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday September 20th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 20, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 20, 1985.

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September 20, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 20, 1985:

  • Isador Katz

    Isador Katz was an electrical engineer who played a crucial role in the development of early computer systems.

  • Taizō Kawamoto
  • Guido Secreto
  • Lotario Vecchi
  • Guy L'Écuyer

What famous deaths happened on September 20th?

Famous deaths on September 20th:

  • Polly Bergen
    Polly Bergen

    American actress, singer, tv star, and businesswoman.

  • Jim Croce
    Jim Croce

    Vocalist (time in a bottle) dies in a plane accident at 30.

  • Jack Larson
    Jack Larson

    American playwright and producer of actors (d. 2015).

  • Richard Dix
    Richard Dix

    American actor.

  • Glenn Strange
    Glenn Strange

    Actor (sam, the bartender-gunsmoke), is killed at 74.

  • Roy Kinnear
    Roy Kinnear

    Actor (casanova.

  • Renatha Muller

    Renowned physicist who made significant contributions to quantum mechanics.

  • Lynnsie Johnson

    Pioneering scientist who made groundbreaking discoveries in the field of genetics.

  • Lorann Koval

    Prolific writer known for her bestselling novels that captivated readers worldwide.

  • Kastin Lopez

    Acclaimed painter whose works continue to inspire art enthusiasts worldwide.

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September 20, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 20, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 16th and September 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


September 20, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 1985 was Money For Nothing by Dire Straits, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

September 20, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 16th and September 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Money For Nothing
  2. - Cherish
  3. - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
  4. - We Don't Need Another Hero
  5. - Don't Lose My Number

September 20, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 20, 1985 was Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

September 20, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 16th and September 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dancing In The Street
  2. - Holding Out For A Hero
  3. - Part-Time Lover youtube
  4. - I Got You Babe
  5. - Tarzan Boy

September 20, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 20, 1985 was Oh Sheila by Ready For The World, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

September 20, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 16th and September 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Oh Sheila
  2. - Saving All My Love For You
  3. - Cherish
  4. - You Are My Lady
  5. - All Of Me For All Of You

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September 20, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 20, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Commando

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Mark L. Lester

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong, Dan Hedaya, Vernon Wells

Country: United States of America

Demons

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Lamberto Bava

Starring: Urbano Barberini, Natasha Hovey, Karl Zinny, Fiore Argento

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

Faasle

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Yash Chopra

Starring: Sunil Dutt, Rekha, Rohan Kapoor, Farha Naaz

September 20, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

The Equalizer

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

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

September 20, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 20, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Loving Each Other by Leo Buscaglia

Loving Each Other

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Leo Buscaglia, the bestselling author, explores the challenges and intricacies of love relationships. He poses important questions such as: How can we best integrate our lives?

Lucky by Jackie Collins

Lucky

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Jackie Collins' #1 Bestseller -- and her most memorable heroine! Jackie Collins, the bestselling star has created the amazing story of Lucky Santangelo from Chances to Dangerous Kiss.

Final Cut by Steven Bach

Final Cut

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Heaven's Gate is the film most talked about and least seen in modern cinema history. Its popularity is so high that the title of Heaven's Gate has been used as a generic term to describe disaster, for ego.

Skeleton Crew by Stephen King

Skeleton Crew

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Stephen King's brilliant collection of twenty-two stories is a treasure trove of imagination. It contains stories that will take you on paths only Stephen King could have imagined ...?. A supermarket becomes the last place humanity stands against.

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.

September 20, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on September 20, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cap'n Magneto

Cap'n Magneto

Platform: Apple Macintosh

Genre: adventure

Flashgal

Flashgal

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Scrolling shooter

Publisher: Sega

Fight Night

Fight Night

Platform: Apple II, Atari 8-bit computers, Atari ST, Atari 7800, Commodore 64, Atari XEGS

Genre: Fighting, Sports

Publisher: Accolade U.S. Gold

Everyone's A Wally

Everyone's A Wally

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Mikro-Gen

City Connection

City Connection

Platform: Arcade NES MSX Virtual Console Arcade Archives(PS4)

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Jaleco, Kitcorp, HAMSTER

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Who was the US President on September 20, 1985?

On September 20, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 20, 1985?

On September 20, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 20, 1985?

On September 20, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about September 20th?

September 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of September. 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 September 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - Mercury prize: wolf alice wins 2018 hyundai mercury prize with visions of a life.
  • 2017 - Economy in the united states: the u.s. federal reserve announced that its benchmark interest rate would not change in october, but it anticipates an increase at the end of 2019. it also expects three additional increases in 2018 as well as two more in 2019. the federal reserve has also announced that its balance sheet reduction program would begin in october.
  • 2016 - After street violence in the democratic republic of the congo between protesters against president joseph kabila and security force left at least 44 people dead, armed men wearing military uniforms set fire to the headquarters of the main opposition union for democracy and social progress in kinshasa (dr congo), killing at least two.

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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 September 1985?

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