What happened on Friday July 05, 1985?

Here's what happened on July 05, 1985:

• Zimbabwe General Election Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe African National Union - Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) party wins a decisive victory in the national elections, solidifying Mugabe's political leadership in the post-independence era.
• Global Circumnavigation Record Nicholas Mark Sanders of England completes an extraordinary global circumnavigation journey, traveling 13,035 road miles in an impressive 78 days, 3 hours, and 30 minutes, showcasing remarkable endurance and navigation skills.
• Birth of Nick O'Malley Nick O'Malley, future bassist of the renowned British rock band Arctic Monkeys, is born, who would later become a significant figure in the indie rock music scene.

Events in 1985

July 05, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 05, 1985

Newspapers from Jul. 05, 1985

July 05, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 186th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 05, 1985 can also be written as 7/5/1985 in the US and as 5/7/1985 in UK and Europe.

July 05, 1985 in July 1985 calendar

Famous people born on July 05, 1985:

• Megan Rapinoe

  Megan Rapinoe is a world-renowned soccer player for the US Women's National Team, Olympic gold medalist, and prominent LGBTQ+ and social...

• Nick O'Malley

  Nick O'Malley is the bass player of the internationally acclaimed rock band Arctic Monkeys.

• Tess Holliday

  Tess Holliday is a pioneering plus-size model who has challenged traditional beauty standards and become a prominent body positivity...

• François Arnaud (actor)

  François Arnaud is a Canadian actor known for his compelling performances in TV series like 'The Borgias' and 'Midnight, Texas', showcasing...

• Yojiro Noda
• Lucía Pérez
• Gediminas Vičius
• Richard Wood
• Franko Bushati
• Ludovic Gotin
• Luíz Carlos
• Borče Manevski
• Stephanie McIntosh

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on July 5th

Famous people died on July 05, 1985:

• Paulino Uzcudun

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on July 5th

July 05, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 05, 1985 was Sussudio by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

1. Phil Collins - Sussudio
2. Duran Duran - A View To A Kill
3. Prince - Raspberry Beret
4. Bryan Adams - Heaven
5. Survivor - The Search Is Over

July 05, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 05, 1985 was Frankie by Sister Sledge, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

1. Sister Sledge - Frankie
2. Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F
3. Madonna - Crazy For You
4. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
5. Bruce Springsteen - I'm On Fire / Born In The USA

July 05, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 05, 1985 was Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

1. Freddie Jackson - Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
2. Loose Ends - Hangin' On A String
3. Prince And The Revolution - Raspberry Beret
4. Rene & Angela - Save Your Love (For #1)
5. Jesse Johnson's Revue - Can You Help Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 5th is Cancer.

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

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July 05, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 05, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 05, 1985 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 05, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 10:42 pm and setting at 09:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jul 31, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on July 05, 1985

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Someone born on July 05, 1985 is:

39 years 10 months old,

or 478 months and 9 days old,

or 2079 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14558 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 05, 1985?

There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 5th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 05, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 05, 1985.

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