Tuesday October 29, 1985: on this day

About October 29th, 1985, in brief:

  • Historical events: Major General Samuel K. Doe is announced as the winner of the first multi-party election in Liberia.
  • Day of the week: October 29th, 1985 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Gabrielle Union, Winona Ryder
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder
  • #1 UK song: The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush
  • Popular movie: Runaway Train directed by Andrey Konchalovskiy

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What day of the week was October 29, 1985?


October 29, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1985 can also be written as 10/29/1985 in the US and as 29/10/1985 in UK and Europe.

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October 29, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 29, 1985:

  • Major general samuel k. doe is announced as the winner of the first multi-party election in liberia.

October 29, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?

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October 29, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

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

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October 29, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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October 29, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 29, 1985 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 October 29, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:22 pm and setting at 08:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 28, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Nov 27, 1985.

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Who was born on October 29, 1985?


Famous people born on October 29, 1985:

  • Janet Montgomery
    Janet Montgomery

    English actress and dancer.

  • Gio Benitez

    Gio Benitez is an American journalist known for his work on ABC News.

  • Vijender Singh

    Indian boxer.

  • Ximena Sariñana

    Mexican singer-songwriter and actress.

  • Cal Crutchlow

    English motorcycle racer.

  • Jefferson Severino

    Brazilian footballer.

  • Troian Bellisario

    Actress.

  • Youn-a

    South korean-japanese model and actress.

  • Ol'ha Stefanišyna
  • Roger Berruezo
  • Albert Español
  • Serdar Gözübüyük
  • Pineas Jacob
  • Lacey Nymeyer
  • Jerome Ramatlhakwane
  • Marius Burlacu

Whose famous birthday is on October 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 29th:

  • Gabrielle Union
    Gabrielle Union

    American actress and activist, known for her roles in films and TV shows, and her advocacy for women's rights and racial equality.

  • Winona Ryder
    Winona Ryder

    American actress who entered movies at age 13 following a less-than-conventional upbringing by intellectual hippy parents who were both...

  • Kate Jackson
    Kate Jackson

    Kate jackson is an american tv actress best known for her role as sabrina duncan in the television series charlie's angels.

  • Andy Richter
    Andy Richter

    Andy richter is an american comedian known for his work as the sidekick to conan o'brien on his late-night talk shows.

  • Tracee Ellis Ross
    Tracee Ellis Ross

    Tracee ellis ross is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • Joan Plowright
    Joan Plowright

    Joan plowright is a british actress known for her work in stage, film, and television, and for her marriage to sir laurence olivier.

  • Richard Dreyfuss
    Richard Dreyfuss

    American actor who rose in prominence in the early 1970s with a variety of roles.

  • Edwige Feuillère
    Edwige Feuillère

    French actress on stage/film/tv, director, producer.

  • Chelan Simmons
    Chelan Simmons

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Félix Marten
    Félix Marten

    French actor, director, and singer.

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How old is someone born on October 29, 1985?


Someone born on October 29, 1985 is:

38 years 7 months old,

or 463 months and 7 days old,

or 2014 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14099 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 29, 1985?

There are 146 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 29th 2024.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on October 29, 1985.

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October 29, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 29, 1985:

  • John Lodge

    English producer and bass player (the moody blues),.

  • Evgenij Michajlovič Lifšic
  • Mário Amâncio Duarte
  • John Davis Lodge

What famous deaths happened on October 29th?

Famous deaths on October 29th:

  • Franco Corelli
    Franco Corelli

    Italian tenor, named "favorite tenor" of the century.

  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner

    Canadian-american actor (d. 2005).

  • John Witherspoon
    John Witherspoon

    American actor and comedian (d. 2019).

  • Adolphe Menjou
    Adolphe Menjou

    American actor.

  • Christianjames Pulitzer

    Pioneering journalist and newspaper publisher, established the Pulitzer Prize.

  • Joseph Pulitzer

    Hungarian-american publisher.

  • Frances Hodgson Burnett

    Frances Hodgson Burnett was a British-American novelist and playwright best known for her children's novels such as 'The Secret Garden' and...

  • Duanne Allman

    Duane Allman was an American guitarist and the co-founder of the Allman Brothers Band.

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October 29, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 29, 1985:

  • St. Hyacinth
  • St. Ida of Leeuw
  • St. John of Autun
  • St. Terence of Metz
  • Turkey - Republic Day (1923)
  • Anglican Church - James Hannington
  • St. Zenobius
  • St. Theodore
  • St. Bond
  • St. Maximillian

Saints celebrated on October 29, 1985:

  • Saint Colman of Kilmacduagh
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October 29, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 29, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 28th and November 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


October 29, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 29, 1985 was Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

October 29, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 29, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 28th and November 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Part-Time Lover youtube
  2. - Miami Vice Theme youtube
  3. - Saving All My Love For You
  4. - Head Over Heels
  5. - Take On Me

October 29, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on October 29, 1985 was The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush, according to the music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

October 29, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 29, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 28th and November 3rd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Power Of Love
  2. - If I Was
  3. - Trapped
  4. - Take On Me
  5. - Lean On Me (Ah-Li-Ayo)

October 29, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on October 29, 1985 was Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 28th and November 3rd.

October 29, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 29, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 28th and November 3rd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Part-Time Lover youtube
  2. - Single Life
  3. - You Are My Lady
  4. - I'll Be Good
  5. - The Show

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October 29, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 29, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Runaway Train

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Andrey Konchalovskiy

Starring: Jon Voight, Eric Roberts, Rebecca De Mornay, Kyle T. Heffner

Letter to Brezhnev

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Chris Bernard

Starring: Peter Firth, Alfred Molina, Tracy Marshak-Nash, Alexandra Pigg

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

Once Bitten

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Howard Storm

Starring: Lauren Hutton, Jim Carrey, Karen Kopins, Cleavon Little

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

October 29, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 29, 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:

Arsenal

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Steven C. Miller

Heart of the High Country

Release year: 1985

Inside

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jeff Mahler

The Equalizer

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Rocky Road

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Brian K. Roberts

October 29, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 29, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Depths Of Glory by Irving Stone

Depths Of Glory

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This fictional biography is about Camille Pissarro (a key figure in the Impressionist movement). It examines the relationship of Camille Pissarro with other great painters at the time such as Manet and Renoir, Cezanne, and Degas.

Goddess by Anthony Summers

Goddess

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Although she was born Norma Jeane, the world loved and knew her as Marilyn. Her life was full of fame and private misery. Her death was tragic, but not without mystery.

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.

Smart Women, Foolish Choices by Connell Cowan and Melvyn Kinder

Smart Women, Foolish Choices

By:

Smart Women Make Foolish Choices

Skeleton Crew by Stephen King

Skeleton Crew

By:

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.

October 29, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 29, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Pachicom

Pachicom

Platform: MSX Family Computer PC-88 Famicom Disk System

Genre: Parlor game (Gambling)

Publisher: Toemiland

The Rats

The Rats

Platform: Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Government simulation game / Text Adventure, Survival horror

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

The Eidolon

The Eidolon

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

Genre: First-person shooter, Adventure

Publisher: Epyx

Ace

Ace

Platform: Commodore 16, Plus 4, VIC-20, 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, PCW, DOS

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: UK Cascade Games; NA UBX

Cosmic Wartoad

Cosmic Wartoad

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action

Publisher: Ocean

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Who was the US President on October 29, 1985?

On October 29, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 29, 1985?

On October 29, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 29, 1985?

On October 29, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 29th?

October 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of October. 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 October 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: six years after being closed by the war, the national museum of damascus is reopened to the public.
  • 2017 - Northern rakhine state clashes: more than 2000 people marched in yangon to support the military and ask it to protect the country's sovereignty, national security, and stop illegal invaders (referring specifically to the rohingya).
  • 2016 - Sectarianism in pakistan: five people were killed and many more injured when armed terrorists opened fire on majlis members at a karachi home in the nazimabad area of karachi.

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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 October 1985?

October 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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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