What happened on Tuesday October 01, 1985?

About October 1st, 1985, in brief:

  • Historical events: On October 1, 1985, Nintendo released the iconic Super Mario Bros. video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in the United States. This game would become a landmark title in video game history, establishing Mario as a global pop culture icon and significantly influencing the video game industry.
  • Day of the week: October 1st, 1985 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Money For Nothing by Dire Straits
  • #1 UK song: Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger
  • Popular movie: La notte directed by Michelangelo Antonioni

More about October 1st, 1985? See below for more news and curiosities on October 1st, 1985.

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October 01, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 01, 1985:

  • Nintendo Launches Super Mario Bros. in the United States On October 1, 1985, Nintendo released the iconic Super Mario Bros. video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in the United States. This game would become a landmark title in video game history, establishing Mario as a global pop culture icon and significantly influencing the video game industry.
  • Israeli Air Force Bombing of PLO Headquarters in Tunis On October 1, 1985, the Israeli Air Force conducted a strategic military operation targeting the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) headquarters located near Tunis, Tunisia. The precision airstrike was part of Israel's response to ongoing Palestinian militant activities and was known as Operation Wooden Leg. The attack resulted in significant casualties, with approximately 68 people killed.
  • Death of E.B. White, Renowned American Writer On October 1, 1985, E.B. White, a celebrated American writer known for his influential works such as 'Charlotte's Web' and 'Stuart Little', passed away. White was a significant contributor to American literature and was also a notable essayist and stylist for The New Yorker magazine.
  • Birth of Dizzee Rascal On October 1, 1985, Dizzee Rascal, a prominent British musician and pioneer of grime music, was born. He would later become a significant influence in the UK music scene, known for his innovative sound and groundbreaking contributions to urban music.

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October 01, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 01, 1985?


October 01, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 274th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1985 can also be written as 10/1/1985 in the US and as 1/10/1985 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 01, 1985?


Famous people born on October 01, 1985:

  • Dizzee Rascal

    Pioneering British grime rapper who revolutionized UK urban music in the early 2000s, achieving significant mainstream success with...

  • T-Pai T-Pain

    Influential hip-hop artist and producer famous for popularizing auto-tune in contemporary music and creating numerous hit songs.

  • Isis King

    Pioneering transgender model who made history as the first transgender contestant on America's Next Top Model, becoming an important LGBTQ+...

  • Porcelain Black

    American singer-songwriter with alternative music background, known for her unique musical style and crossover potential.

  • Tea Obreht

    Award-winning novelist known for her critically acclaimed literary works exploring complex narratives and cultural themes.

  • Catrinel Menghia
  • Tirunesh Dibaba
  • Emerald Fennell

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


Famous people died on October 01, 1985:

  • E. B. White

    Renowned American writer known for his work at The New Yorker.

  • Elwyn Brooks White

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October 01, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 01, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 30th and October 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1985 was Money For Nothing by Dire Straits, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

  1. - Money For Nothing youtube
  2. - Cherish youtube
  3. - Oh Sheila youtube
  4. - Take On Me youtube
  5. - Dress You Up youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1985 was Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

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

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 1985 was You Are My Lady by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

  1. - You Are My Lady
  2. - I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much
  3. - Oh Sheila youtube
  4. - Part-Time Lover youtube
  5. - The Show
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October 01, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

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

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 01, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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October 01, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 01, 1985 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 07:54 pm and setting at 10:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 1985.

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How old is someone born on October 01, 1985?


Someone born on October 01, 1985 is:

39 years 8 months old,

or 476 months and 4 days old,

or 2070 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14492 days old,

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

There are 119 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 1st 2025.

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

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