What happened on Sunday March 03, 1985?

Here's what happened on March 03, 1985:

• UK Miners' Strike Ends The National Union of Mineworkers concluded its prolonged 51-week industrial dispute, marking a significant moment in British labor history. This strike was a defining conflict during Margaret Thatcher's Conservative government, symbolizing the tension between labor unions and government policy.
• Devastating Valparaiso Earthquake A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Valparaíso Region of Chile, causing widespread destruction. The seismic event resulted in 177 fatalities, 2,575 injuries, and extensive damage to infrastructure, leaving nearly a million people homeless.
• Moonlighting TV Series Premiere The popular television series 'Moonlighting', starring Cybill Shepard and Bruce Willis, made its debut, launching what would become an iconic show of the 1980s known for its witty dialogue and innovative storytelling.
• Bill Shoemaker Reaches $100 Million Milestone Legendary jockey Bill Shoemaker became the first in horse racing history to earn over $100 million in prize money, a remarkable achievement highlighting his exceptional skill and longevity in the sport.
• Controversial Diaper Advertisement Critique Women Against Pornography presented their 'Pig Award' to Huggies Diapers, criticizing their television advertisements as being inappropriately provocative and crossing ethical boundaries in marketing.

Events in 1985

March 03, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 03, 1985

Newspapers from Mar. 03, 1985

March 03, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 62nd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 03, 1985 can also be written as 3/3/1985 in the US and as 3/3/1985 in UK and Europe.

March 03, 1985 in March 1985 calendar

Famous people born on March 03, 1985:

• Reggie Bush

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• Mariel Zagunis

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on March 3rd

Famous people died on March 03, 1985:

• Iosif Samuilovič Šklovskij
• Sarah Gibson Blanding

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on March 3rd

March 03, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 03, 1985 was Careless Whisper by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Wham! - Careless Whisper
2. REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling
3. David Lee Roth - California Girls
4. Glenn Frey - The Heat Is On
5. Billy Ocean - Loverboy

March 03, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 03, 1985 was I Know Him So Well by Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson - I Know Him So Well
2. King - Love And Pride
3. Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
4. Prince - 1999 / Little Red Corvette
5. Ashford & Simpson - Solid

March 03, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 03, 1985 was Missing You by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week February 25th and March 3rd.

1. Diana Ross - Missing You
2. New Edition - Mr. Telephone Man
3. Philip Bailey With Phil Collins - Easy Lover
4. Sheena Easton - Sugar Walls
5. Commodores - Nightshift

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 3rd is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 03, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 03, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 03, 1985 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 03, 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 March 03, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 01:41 pm and setting at 05:18 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on March 03, 1985

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Someone born on March 03, 1985 is:

40 years 2 months old,

or 482 months and 11 days old,

or 2097 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14682 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 03, 1985?

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 03, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 03, 1985.

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