Wednesday May 01, 1985: on this day

May 01, 1985 was the 121st day of the year 1985, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 01, 1985 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 01, 1985, who was born and died on May 01, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 01, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Are The World by USA for Africa), movies (e.g. Pale Rider, directed by Clint Eastwood), TV series (e.g. About Time) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 1st, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 01, 1985?


May 01, 1985 was a Wednesday and it was the 121st day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1985 can also be written as 5/1/1985 in the US and as 1/5/1985 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 1985: What happened on that day?


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May 01, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 01, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 01, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 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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May 01, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 1985 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 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 May 01, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 04:07 pm and setting at 04:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1985 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1985.

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Who was born on May 01, 1985?


Famous people born on May 01, 1985:

  • Taqwa Mahmoud

    Taqwa Mahmoud is a highly respected mathematician known for her work in the field of abstract algebra.

  • Donique Flores

    Donique Flores is an oceanographer studying the impact of climate change on marine ecosystems.

  • Drew Sidora

    American actress.

  • Kabeer Syed

    Kabeer Syed is a Pakistani geneticist known for his research on genetic disorders and personalized medicine.

  • Tyechia Wilson

    Tyechia Wilson is a neuroscientist who focuses on the study of the brain and its role in cognitive processes and neurological disorders.

  • Arabel Dupont

    Arabel Dupont is a French journalist who specializes in reporting on cultural and social trends.

  • Chadwick Mendes

    Chadwick Mendes is an entrepreneur known for his successful ventures in the tech industry.

  • Shahriar Nafees

    Bangladeshi cricketer.

  • Gal Gadot

    Actress.

  • Shpat Kasapi
  • Adrian Olegov
  • Lucas Ordóñez
  • Philipp Pentke
  • Pramila Rijal
  • Juan Carlos Sánchez Ampuero
  • Nicolás Artajo
  • Filip Ivanovski
  • Hervé Kambou

Whose famous birthday is on May 1st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 1st:

  • Ajith Kumar
    Ajith Kumar

    Ajith kumar is an indian film actor known for his work in tamil cinema.

  • Anushka Sharma
    Anushka Sharma

    Anushka sharma is an indian actress and producer known for her work in hindi films, and she is one of the most popular and highest-paid...

  • Jamie Dornan
    Jamie Dornan

    Jamie dornan is a northern irish actor known for his role as christian grey in the fifty shades film series.

  • Tim McGraw
    Tim McGraw

    Tim mcgraw is an american country music singer and actor known for his hit songs and successful acting career.

  • Joanna Lumley
    Joanna Lumley

    British actress, born in kashmir.

  • Danielle Darrieux
    Danielle Darrieux

    French actress and actress.

  • Catherine Frot
    Catherine Frot

    French film and theatre actress, the daughter of an engineer.

  • Rita Coolidge
    Rita Coolidge

    Rita coolidge is a grammy award-winning american singer known for her hits in the 1970s, including 'we're all alone' and 'higher and...

  • Julie Benz
    Julie Benz

    Julie benz is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'dexter' and 'buffy the vampire slayer'.

  • Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford

    Canadian-american actor.

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May 01, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 10 months old,

or 466 months and 18 days old,

or 2028 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14202 days old,

if you were born on May 01, 1985.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1985?

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 1st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 01, 1985.

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May 01, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1985:

  • Carter Brown

    Australian author known for his crime fiction novels.

  • Denise Robins

    Romantic novelists are prolific in europe.

  • Denise Robins (aka Francesca Wright

    Ashley french, harriet gray and julia kane are british romance novelists (born 1897).

  • Albie Reisz
  • Jakob Vogt

What famous deaths happened on May 1st?

Famous deaths on May 1st:

  • Steve Reeves
    Steve Reeves

    American physical culturist.

  • Marion Mack
    Marion Mack

    Actress (general).

  • Glenda Farrell
    Glenda Farrell

    Glenda Farrell was an American actress who appeared in over 30 films during the 1930s and 1940s.

  • Olympia Dukakis
    Olympia Dukakis

    American screen and stage actress dukakis worked for 40 years before she achieved "overnight success" in 1987, when she was awarded an...

  • Hylda Baker
    Hylda Baker

    English comedian, actress and music hall performer (d. 1986).

  • Ayrton Senna

    Brazilian formula one race car driver, and three-time world champion.

  • Antonin Dvořák

    Antonín Dvořák was a Czech composer, one of the first to achieve worldwide recognition.

  • Meshulem Frank

    Renowned Jewish painter known for his expressive works.

  • Laden Taylor

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

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May 01, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 01, 1985:

  • Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
  • Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
  • United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
  • Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
  • Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
  • Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
  • May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
  • May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
  • Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).

Saints celebrated on May 01, 1985:

  • Saint James the Less.
  • Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
  • Saint Florine
  • Saint Augustin Schoeffer
  • Saint Theodulf.
  • Saint Andeol.
  • Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
  • Saint Jeremiah.
  • Saint Philip the Apostle.
  • Saint Brieuc.
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May 01, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 01, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 29th and May 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


May 01, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 01, 1985 was We Are The World by USA for Africa, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 01, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 01, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Are The World
  2. - Crazy For You
  3. - Rhythm Of The Night
  4. - Don't You (Forget About Me) youtube
  5. - One Night In Bangkok

May 01, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 01, 1985 was Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 01, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 01, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
  2. - We Are The World
  3. - Easy Lover
  4. - Move Closer
  5. - Welcome To The Pleasuredome

May 01, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 01, 1985 was We Are The World by USA For Africa, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

May 01, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 01, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 29th and May 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - We Are The World
  2. - Rhythm Of the Night
  3. - In My House
  4. - Fresh
  5. - Smooth Operator

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May 01, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 01, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Pale Rider

Pale Rider

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Clint Eastwood

Starring: Clint Eastwood, Michael Moriarty, Carrie Snodgress, Sydney Penny

Country: United States of America

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Kiss of the Spider Woman

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Hector Babenco

Starring: William Hurt, Raul Julia, Sônia Braga, José Lewgoy

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

Disciples of the 36th Chamber

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Chia-Liang Liu

Starring: Hou Hsiao, Chia-Hui Liu, Lily Li, Jason Pai Piao

Phenomena

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

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

May 01, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 01, 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:

About Time

About Time

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Curtis

Paying Guest

Paying Guest

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Subodh Mukherjee

Mussolini and I

Mussolini and I

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Alberto Negrin

Half Nelson

Half Nelson

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ryan Fleck

The Day the Universe Changed

The Day the Universe Changed

Release year: 1985

Starring: James Burke

May 01, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 01, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Mindbend by Robin Cook

Mindbend

By:

Adam Schonberg, a future doctor, loved his wife. He was a future doctor and loved his wife, so he worked at Arolen, a giant drug company.

Once Upon A Time by Gloria Vanderbilt

Once Upon A Time

By:

Gloria Vanderbilt, Once Upon a Time, 1985 BCE. Alfred A. published Hardcover, 301 pages.

Family Album by Danielle Steel

Family Album

By:

From Hollywood's golden years in World War II to the present, Faye Price would build a career first as an actress and then a family.

The Hunt For Red October by Tom Clancy

The Hunt For Red October

By:

This is the bestseller that launched Tom Clancy’s remarkable career. This is a military thriller that gripped readers with its action and was so precise, it was even rumored that the author wrote it.

Inside, Outside by Herman Wouk

Inside, Outside

By:

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Pulitzer Prize-winning author "Marjorie Morningstar", and "The Caine Mutiny," describes cultural conflicts in David Goodkind's life as Special Assistant to President Obama.

May 01, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 01, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Finalizer - Super Transformation

Finalizer - Super Transformation

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Shooter

Publisher: Konami

Doctor Who and the Mines of Terror

Doctor Who and the Mines of Terror

Platform: Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro, Commodore 64

Publisher: Micro Power

King's Valley

King's Valley

Platform: MS-DOS, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Konami

The Rats

The Rats

Platform: Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Government simulation game / Text Adventure, Survival horror

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Platform: Amstrad CPC, C64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Arcade adventure, puzzle, minigame

Publisher: Ocean Software

history

Who was the US President on May 01, 1985?

On May 01, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 01, 1985?

On May 01, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 01, 1985?

On May 01, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 1st?

May 1st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 1st day of the month of May. 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 May 1st, such as:

  • 2019 - Naxalite maoist insurgency. sixteen soldiers, including one driver, were killed in a landmine blast in gadchiroli, maharashtra, india. officials believe that the insurgents of maoists are responsible.
  • 2018 - Human rights violations during syria civil war: isil releases a video of an execution showing a prisoner being executed by explosives at yarmouk camp in damascus.
  • 2017 - Raoul hedebouw, a representative of workers' party belgium, is stabbed in his thigh just moments before he delivers a speech in liege (belgium). the suspect is taken into custody.

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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 May 1985?

May 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

Discover how May 1985 calendar looked like.

Wednesday May 1, 1985