What happened on Friday August 02, 1985?

About August 2nd, 1985, in brief:

  • Historical events: A Delta Air Lines Lockheed L-1011 TriStar crashed at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport during a severe thunderstorm, resulting in 137 fatalities. The crash is considered one of the most significant aviation disasters of the 1980s, highlighting critical issues in aviation safety and weather-related flight risks.
  • Day of the week: August 2nd, 1985 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Shout by Tears For Fears
  • #1 UK song: Frankie by Sister Sledge
  • Popular movie: La notte directed by Michelangelo Antonioni

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August 02, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 02, 1985:

  • Delta Flight 191 Crash at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport A Delta Air Lines Lockheed L-1011 TriStar crashed at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport during a severe thunderstorm, resulting in 137 fatalities. The crash is considered one of the most significant aviation disasters of the 1980s, highlighting critical issues in aviation safety and weather-related flight risks.
  • NASA Space Vehicle Launch NASA successfully launched space vehicle S-209, contributing to ongoing space exploration and research efforts.
  • Westminster, Colorado Train Crash A tragic train accident in Westminster, Colorado resulted in five fatalities, underscoring the potential dangers of rail transportation and the importance of safety protocols.
  • Remarkable Baseball Play by Carlton Fisk During a game between the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees, catcher Carlton Fisk achieved a remarkable defensive play by tagging out two runners at home plate simultaneously, showcasing exceptional athletic skill.

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August 02, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 02, 1985?


August 02, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 214th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 02, 1985 can also be written as 8/2/1985 in the US and as 2/8/1985 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 02, 1985?


Famous people born on August 02, 1985:

  • Jimmy Briand

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  • Harry Smith (wrester)
  • Chase Armitage
  • Antoinette Nana Djimou

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August 02, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 02, 1985:

  • Frank Faylen
  • João Pereira Venâncio

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August 02, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 02, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 29th and August 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 02, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 02, 1985 was Shout by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

  1. - Shout youtube
  2. - Everytime You Go Away youtube
  3. - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free youtube
  4. - You Give Good Love youtube
  5. - Glory Days youtube

August 02, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 02, 1985 was Frankie by Sister Sledge, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

  1. - Frankie youtube
  2. - Axel F youtube
  3. - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart) youtube
  4. - Cherish youtube
  5. - Crazy For You youtube

August 02, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 02, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

  1. - Freeway Of Love youtube
  2. - Who's Holding Donna Now
  3. - Attack Me With Your Love
  4. - Save Your Love (For #1)
  5. - It's Over Now
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August 02, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 2nd is Leo.

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

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August 02, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 02, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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August 02, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 02, 1985 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 02, 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 August 02, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:38 pm and setting at 08:32 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Aug 30, 1985.

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How old is someone born on August 02, 1985?


Someone born on August 02, 1985 is:

39 years 10 months old,

or 478 months and 3 days old,

or 2078 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14552 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 02, 1985?

There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 2nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 02, 1985?

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