What happened on Tuesday August 06, 1985?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1985:

• Hiroshima Atomic Bombing 40th Anniversary Commemoration Tens of thousands gathered in Hiroshima to solemnly mark the 40th anniversary of the atomic bombing, remembering the tragic event and its victims.
• NASA Space Shuttle Mission 51-F Lands The 19th space shuttle mission (51-F), Challenger 8, successfully landed at Edwards Air Force Base, completing its mission.
• Victor Paz Estenssoro Sworn in as Bolivian President Victor Paz Estenssoro was inaugurated as the President of Bolivia, marking a significant political transition in the country.
• MLB Players Association Strike The Major League Baseball Players Association initiated a labor strike, disrupting the baseball season.
• Space Shuttle Mission Preparation The Space Shuttle vehicle was moved to the launch pad, preparing for an upcoming mission.
• Steve Williams, Stock Car Racer Steve Williams, a single-circuit Stock Car racer, was noted in the records for this date.

Events in 1985

August 06, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1985

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1985

August 06, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 218th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1985 can also be written as 8/6/1985 in the US and as 6/8/1985 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1985 in August 1985 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1985:

• Bafétimbi Gomis

  Professional French soccer striker known for playing in Premier League and Ligue 1, with notable performances for Swansea City,...

• Shana P
• Ana Drev

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on August 6th

Famous people died on August 06, 1985:

• Forbes Burnham

  Forbes Burnham was a pivotal political leader in Guyana, serving as the country's second president and playing a crucial role in its...

• Ninni Cassarà
• Karl Diebitsch
• Eugenio Gara

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on August 6th

August 06, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 06, 1985 was Shout by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Tears For Fears - Shout
2. Paul Young - Everytime You Go Away
3. Sting - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
4. Corey Hart - Never Surrender
5. Huey Lewis & The News - Power Of Love

August 06, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 06, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Madonna - Into The Groove
2. UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
3. Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
4. Madonna - Holiday
5. Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)

August 06, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 06, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
2. Debarge - Who's Holding Donna Now
3. Cameo - Attack Me With Your Love
4. Luther Vandross - It's Over Now
5. Rick James - Glow

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th is Leo.

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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 06, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1985 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 10:43 pm and setting at 12:38 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Aug 30, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on August 06, 1985

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Someone born on August 06, 1985 is:

39 years 10 months old,

or 478 months and 19 days old,

or 2081 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14568 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1985?

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 06, 1985.

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