What happened on Monday December 02, 1985?

About December 2nd, 1985, in brief:

  • Historical events: Benazir Bhutto was sworn in as Prime Minister of Pakistan, making history as the first woman to hold this prestigious political position in the country. Her election marked a significant moment for women's political representation in a traditionally male-dominated political landscape.
  • Day of the week: December 2nd, 1985 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Broken Wings by Mr. Mister
  • #1 UK song: Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston
  • Popular movie: La notte directed by Michelangelo Antonioni

More about December 2nd, 1985? See below for more news and curiosities on December 2nd, 1985.

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December 02, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 02, 1985:

  • Benazir Bhutto Becomes Pakistan's First Female Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto was sworn in as Prime Minister of Pakistan, making history as the first woman to hold this prestigious political position in the country. Her election marked a significant moment for women's political representation in a traditionally male-dominated political landscape.
  • First Permanent Artificial Heart Transplant Barney Clark became the first person to receive a permanent artificial heart in a groundbreaking surgical procedure at the University of Utah Medical Center. This milestone represented a significant advancement in medical technology and potential life-saving interventions for patients with severe heart conditions.
  • Philippine General Comments on Aquino Murder Philippine Chief of Staff General Fabian publicly discussed the murder of Benigno Aquino Jr., a significant political event that had profound implications for Philippine politics and democracy.
  • LaGuardia Airport Opens in New York City LaGuardia Airport, named after former New York City Mayor Fiorello La Guardia, officially opened its doors. American Airlines became the first carrier to provide regular passenger service from this now-iconic airport, marking a significant moment in New York's transportation history.
  • Mystery of Edwin Drood Musical Opens in NYC The musical adaptation of Charles Dickens' unfinished novel 'The Mystery of Edwin Drood' premiered at the Imperial Theater in New York City, running for an impressive 608 performances and showcasing the enduring appeal of theatrical adaptations.

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

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December 02, 1985: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Chicago Bears - Miami Dolphins : 24 - 38
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What day of the week was December 02, 1985?


December 02, 1985 was a Monday and it was the 336th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1985 can also be written as 12/2/1985 in the US and as 2/12/1985 in UK and Europe.

December 02, 1985 in December 1985 calendar

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Who was born on December 02, 1985?


Famous people born on December 02, 1985:

  • Dorell Wright

    Professional NBA player who played for multiple teams, known for his three-point shooting and versatile playing style during the late 2000s...

  • Janelle Monae

    Critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, rapper, and actress known for her innovative music and powerful performances across multiple...

  • Amaury Leveaux

    Renowned French competitive swimmer who set multiple world records and won medals at international championships, including the 2012...

  • Alicia Hall
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December 02, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 02, 1985:

  • Philip Larkin

    Influential British poet and novelist, considered one of the most important English poets of the 20th century.

  • Guido Melli

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December 02, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 02, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 2nd and December 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1985 was Broken Wings by Mr. Mister, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

  1. - Broken Wings youtube
  2. - Separate Lives youtube
  3. - We Built This City youtube
  4. - Never youtube
  5. - Say You, Say Me youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 02, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

  1. - Saving All My Love For You youtube
  2. - Merry Christmas Everyone youtube
  3. - Do They Know It's Christmas? youtube
  4. - I'm Your Man youtube
  5. - West End Girls youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 02, 1985 was Caravan of Love by Isley, Jasper, Isley, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

  1. - Caravan of Love
  2. - A Love Bizarre
  3. - Who's Zoomin' Who
  4. - Count Me Out
  5. - Don't Say No Tonight
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December 02, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on December 02, 1985 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 02, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 08:56 pm and setting at 11:56 am.

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

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How old is someone born on December 02, 1985?


Someone born on December 02, 1985 is:

39 years 4 months old,

or 472 months and 21 days old,

or 2055 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14387 days old,

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

There are 223 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 2nd 2025.

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

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