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August 05, 1985 was the 217th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Monday.
Is August 05, 1985 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 05, 1985, who was born and died on August 05, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shout by Tears For Fears), movies (e.g. Teen Wolf, directed by Rod Daniel), TV series (e.g. Stingray) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 5th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 05, 1985?
- August 05, 1985: What happened on that day?
- August 05, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 05, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 05, 1985?
- August 05, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 05, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- August 05, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 05, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- August 05, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 05, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 05, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 05, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 05, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on August 05, 1985?
What day of the week was August 05, 1985?
August 05, 1985 was a Monday and it was the 217th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 05, 1985 can also be written as 8/5/1985 in the US and as 5/8/1985 in UK and Europe.
August 05, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 05, 1985:
- Establishment of a rock & roll hall of fame is announced
- Baseball players go on strike for two days.
August 05, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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 05, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 5th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 05, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 05, 1985 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 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 05, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 10:22 pm and setting at 11:38 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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Who was born on August 05, 1985?
Famous people born on August 05, 1985:
![Jake Hurwitz]()
Jake HurwitzAmerican actor and comedian.
- Solmon Kalou
Former Ivorian professional footballer who played as a forward.
- Brittany Brooks
Brittany brooks is a drummer known for her energetic performances and innovative style.
- Annalisa Scarrone
Italian singer-songwriter known for her participation in talent shows.
- Laurent Ciman
Belgian footballer.
- Gil Vermouth
Israeli footballer.
- Erkan Zengin
Swedish footballer.
- Kina Grannis
Musician.
- Megan Joy Corkrey
American singer.
- Crystal Bowersox
Musician.
- Neda Lokas
- Nik'oloz Gelashvili
- Othyus Jeffers
- Michael Tobler
- Takeshi Fujiwara
- Emy Bergamo
- Annalisa
- Mohammed Ahamed
Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:
![Genelia D'Souza]()
Genelia D'SouzaGenelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.
![DeRay Davis]()
DeRay DavisDeRay Davis is an American comedian and actor known for his roles in films such as 21 Bridges and Semi-Pro.
![Loni Anderson]()
Loni AndersonAmerican actress.
![John Huston]()
John HustonAmerican screenwriter, actor, and director of film.
![Maureen McCormick]()
Maureen McCormickMaureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.
![Mark Strong]()
Mark StrongMark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.
![John Saxon]()
John SaxonAmerican actor.
![Jesse Williams]()
Jesse WilliamsJesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.
![Kara Tointon]()
Kara TointonBritish actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.
![Jonathan Silverman]()
Jonathan SilvermanAmerican producer and actor.
August 05, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 38 years 8 months old,
or 464 months and 14 days old,
or 2019 weeks and 4 days old,
or 14137 days old,
if you were born on August 05, 1985.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1985?
There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 05, 1985.
August 05, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 05, 1985:
- Theodore Sturgeon
Prolific American science fiction author known for his innovative stories.
- Arnold Horween
American football coach and player (d. 1985).
- Vincenzo Zangara
What famous deaths happened on August 5th?
Famous deaths on August 5th:
![Marilyn Monroe]()
Marilyn MonroeAmerican actress, singer, model and actress.
![Richard Burton]()
Richard BurtonBrilliant and famous welsh actor.
![Alec Guinness]()
Alec GuinnessBritish actor, born in the 1930s.
![Carmen Miranda]()
Carmen MirandaPortuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.
![Judy Canova]()
Judy CanovaAmerican actress and comedian (b. 1913).
![Queenie Smith]()
Queenie SmithActress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.
![Charles Carson]()
Charles CarsonActor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 5th
August 05, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 05, 1985:
- St. Memmius
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
- St. Afra and her companions
- Burkina Faso - Independence Day
- Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day
August 05, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 05, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 05, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 05, 1985 was Shout by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 05, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 05, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tears For Fears - Shout
- Paul Young - Everytime You Go Away
- Sting - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
- Corey Hart - Never Surrender
- Huey Lewis & The News - Power Of Love
August 05, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 05, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 05, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 05, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Into The Groove
- UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
- Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
- Madonna - Holiday
- Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
August 05, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 05, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 05, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 05, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
- Debarge - Who's Holding Donna Now
- Cameo - Attack Me With Your Love
- Luther Vandross - It's Over Now
- Rick James - Glow
August 05, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 05, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Teen Wolf
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Rod Daniel
Starring: Michael J. Fox, James Hampton, Susan Ursitti, Jerry Levine
Country: United States of America
My Beautiful Laundrette
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Starring: Saeed Jaffrey, Roshan Seth, Daniel Day-Lewis, Richard Graham
Warning Sign
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Hal Barwood
Starring: Sam Waterston, Kathleen Quinlan, Yaphet Kotto, Jeffrey DeMunn
Phenomena
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Jennifer Connelly, Dalila Di Lazzaro, Daria Nicolodi, Kaspar Capparoni, Fiore Argento, Michele Soavi, Donald Pleasence, Federica Mastroianni, Patrick Bauchau, Fiorenza Tessari, Franco Trevisi, Fulvio Mingozzi
Country: Italy
Maccheroni
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Ettore Scola
Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Daria Nicolodi, Jack Lemmon, Isa Danieli, Ernesto Mahieux, Marta Bifano, Franco Angrisano, Orsetta Gregoretti, Giovanni Mauriello, Patrizia Sacchi, Jean-François Perrier, Maria Luisa Santella
Country: Italy
August 05, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 05, 1985 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
Stingray
Release year: 1985
Watchdog
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Yuri Kovalev
Ein Mann macht klar Schiff
Release year: 1985
Thundercats
Release year: 1985
Country: United States of America
August 05, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 05, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
If Tomorrow Comes
By: Sidney Sheldon
Tracy Whitney, a lovely and idealistic woman is sentenced to a 15-year term in an escape-proof penitentiary. She fights back with brilliant ingenuity to defeat the untouchable crime lords that put her there.
Skeleton Crew
By: Stephen King
Stephen King's brilliant collection of twenty-two stories is a treasure trove of imagination. It contains stories that will take you on paths only Stephen King could have imagined ...?. A supermarket becomes the last place humanity stands against.
Thinner
By: Richard Bachman
Curse of Old Gypsy Man...Billy Halleck is a loving husband and father who is both a beneficiary and a victim of American Good Life. He has a beautiful home, a nice wife, and a wonderful family.
A Passion For Excellence
By: Tom Peters and Nancy Austin
For people who are looking to make a difference in their careers, A Passion for Excellence is the most important, inspiring and career-transforming book that has ever been published.
Fall From Grace
By: Larry Collins
Catherine Pradier is a beautiful French agent who risks her life to tell the Nazis where and when they will invade Europe. This will begin the end of the world.
August 05, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 05, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Cap'n Magneto
Chubby Cherub
Grand National
Moebius: The Orb of Celestial Harmony
Highway Encounter
Who was the US President on August 05, 1985?
On August 05, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1985?
On August 05, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 05, 1985?
On August 05, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 5th?
August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 5th, such as:
- 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
- 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
- 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.
What happened in 1985?
1985 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Caps 4-Isles 3 (OT) - Patrick Division Semifinals - Caps hold 1-0 lead
- Challenger moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS 51-B mission
- Caps 2-Isles 1 (OT) - Patrick Division Semifinals - Caps hold 2-0 lead
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What was the calendar for August 1985?
August 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
