What happened on Thursday, May 2, 1985?

Here's what happened on May 02, 1985:

• Microsoft Excel launches for Macintosh Microsoft Excel was launched for the Macintosh on May 2, 1985. This marked the first version of Excel, which later became a leading spreadsheet application. The software was notable for its graphical user interface and advanced features compared to existing spreadsheet programs at the time. source: microsoft.com
• US conducts underground nuclear test 'Towanda' at Nevada Test Site On May 2, 1985, the United States conducted an underground nuclear test code-named 'Towanda' at the Nevada Test Site. The test, the fifth announced underground nuclear test of that year, was scheduled for 11 a.m. EDT and was designed to have an explosive force between 20 and 150 kilotons, equivalent to a maximum of 150,000 tons of TNT. The device was buried in a 2,040-foot shaft on Pahute Mesa, approximately 100 miles northwest of Las Vegas. Ground motion from the blast was expected to be felt outside the boundaries of the Department of Energy research facility, with warnings issued for people in high-rise buildings to avoid precarious positions at the time of detonation. source: upi.com

Events in 1985

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

LIFE magazines from May 1985

Newspapers from May. 02, 1985

May 02, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1985 can also be written as 5/2/1985 in the US and as 2/5/1985 in UK and Europe.

May 02, 1985 in May 1985 calendar

Famous people born on May 02, 1985:

• Lily Allen

  Lily Allen is a prominent British pop singer-songwriter who rose to fame in the mid-2000s with her witty, satirical pop music and...

• Ashley Harkleroad

  Ashley Harkleroad is a former professional tennis player known for her powerful game and being one of the first athletes to pose for Playboy...

• Sarah Hughes

  Sarah Hughes is an Olympic gold medalist figure skater who won gold at the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City at the age of 16, becoming...

• Kyle Busch

  Kyle Busch is a highly successful NASCAR driver, two-time Cup Series champion known for his aggressive racing style and numerous race wins.

• Oh Land

  Oh Land is a Danish electro-pop singer and songwriter known for her innovative music and artistic performances.

• David Nugent
• Chris Langridge
• Craig Conway
• Michael Caloz
• D.J. Thompson
• Bétinho Gomes
• Federico Almerares
• Ri Pae-hun
• Derek Décamps
• Jonathan Bru

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on May 2nd

Famous people died on May 02, 1985:

• Attilio Bettega

  Italian race car driver (b. 1951).

• Alfredo Corrias
• Phyllis Bedells

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on May 2nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 02, 1985 was We Are The World by USA for Africa, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. USA for Africa - We Are The World
2. Madonna - Crazy For You
3. DeBarge - Rhythm Of The Night
4. Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)
5. Murray Head - One Night In Bangkok

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 02, 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.

1. Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
2. USA For Africa - We Are The World
3. Philip Bailey With Phil Collins - Easy Lover
4. Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer
5. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasuredome

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 02, 1985 was We Are The World by USA For Africa, according to the music chart for the week April 29th and May 5th.

1. USA For Africa - We Are The World
2. Debarge - Rhythm Of the Night
3. Mary Jane Girls - In My House
4. Kool & The Gang - Fresh
5. Sade - Smooth Operator

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 02, 1985 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 02, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 05:24 pm and setting at 05:13 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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Your place in the Universe on May 02, 1985

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Someone born on May 02, 1985 is:

41 years 3 months old,

or 495 months and 2 days old,

or 2152 weeks and 5 days old,

or 15069 days old,

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

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 2nd 2027.

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

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 02, 1985.

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