Monday May 06, 1985: on this day

May 06, 1985 was the 126th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 06, 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 May 06, 1985, who was born and died on May 06, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 06, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Crazy For You by Madonna), movies (e.g. Ran, directed by Akira Kurosawa), TV series (e.g. About Time) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 6th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 06, 1985?


May 06, 1985 was a Monday and it was the 126th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1985 can also be written as 5/6/1985 in the US and as 6/5/1985 in UK and Europe.

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May 06, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 06, 1985:

  • 17th space shuttle mission (51-b)-challenger 7 lands at edwards air force base.

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May 06, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on May 6th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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May 06, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


Moon phase

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The moon phase on May 06, 1985 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 06, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 07:45 am.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1985.

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Who was born on May 06, 1985?


Famous people born on May 06, 1985:

  • Chris Paul

    Chris paul is an american professional basketball player known for his exceptional skills as a point guard and his leadership on and off the...

  • Anouk Hoogendijk

    Dutch former professional footballer who played as a defender for the Netherlands women's national team.

  • Tanerau Latimer

    New zealand all black rugby player.

  • Clark Duke

    Actor.

  • Salvador Durán
  • Gero Kretschmer
  • Robertino Pietri
  • King Charles
  • Anna Marconi
  • Stefano Mengozzi
  • Sören Brandy
  • Diego Cavinato
  • Dubravka Dačić
  • Erin Lawless

Whose famous birthday is on May 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 6th:

  • George Clooney
    George Clooney

    American actor who has been nominated for several annual best-dressed and most stylish, most eligible, and sexiest men alive lists.

  • Bob Seger
    Bob Seger

    American rock and roll guitarist, singer and pianist.

  • Shahana Goswami
    Shahana Goswami

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and also an entrepreneur.

  • Tony Blair
    Tony Blair

    British politician who was elected prime minister on the 5th of january 1997.

  • Christian Clavier
    Christian Clavier

    His brother sta(c),phane, a french actor is a film director.

  • Anne Parillaud
    Anne Parillaud

    French actress who has appeared in over 30 films since 1977.

  • Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant

    Richard e. grant is a british actor known for his roles in films such as withnail and i, and can you ever forgive me?.

  • Gabourey Sidibe
    Gabourey Sidibe

    Gabourey sidibe is an american actress known for her breakout role in the film precious, for which she received an academy award nomination.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Tom Bergeron
    Tom Bergeron

    Bergeron, an american game host, began his career as a disc jockey at a local radio station.

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May 06, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 11 months old,

or 467 months and 20 days old,

or 2033 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14235 days old,

if you were born on May 06, 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 May 06, 1985?

There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 6th 2024.

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

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

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May 06, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 06, 1985:

  • Ledio Zanetti
  • Pete Desjardins

What famous deaths happened on May 6th?

Famous deaths on May 6th:

  • Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich

    German-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.

  • Charles Farrell
    Charles Farrell

    Cape cod, massachusetts -- actor ("vern-my little margie").

  • Ann Todd
    Ann Todd

    Actress (things to come danny boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84.

  • Monty Woolley
    Monty Woolley

    American actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.

  • Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers

    Sumter, south carolina -- actress.

  • Wilfrid Hyde-White
    Wilfrid Hyde-White

    England, united kingdom -- actor (my fair lady, peyton place).

  • Helene Weigel
    Helene Weigel

    At 70, a german/austrian actress (metropolis) dies.

  • Kadden Thoreau

    Kadden Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher who is best known for his work 'Walden' and his advocacy of civil...

  • Shaeleigh Thoreau

    Shaeleigh Thoreau was an American writer, philosopher, and naturalist who is best known for his book 'Walden'.

  • Ayriel Thoreau

    Ayriel Thoreau was a Transcendentalist poet known for her nature-inspired works and her advocacy for social and environmental causes.

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May 06, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 06, 1985:

  • Sinaites of Serbia
  • New Martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesus (d. 1803)
  • Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
  • Micah of Radonezh
  • New Martyr Elias Ardunis
  • Righteous Job the Long-suffering (OT)
  • Barbarus the soldier, with Bacchus, Callimachus and Dionysios
  • Barbaros the Robber in Thessaly
  • Blessed Prudentia

Saints celebrated on May 06, 1985:

  • Saint Justus
  • Saint Benedicta of Rome
  • Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of studying youth
  • Saint Lucius
  • Saint John in the Oil
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May 06, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 06, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 6th and May 12th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1985 was Crazy For You by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 06, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 06, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Crazy For You
  2. - We Are The World
  3. - Don't You (Forget About Me) youtube
  4. - Rhythm Of The Night
  5. - One Night In Bangkok

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1985 was 19 by Paul Hardcastle, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 06, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 06, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - 19
  2. - Move Closer
  3. - I Feel Love (Medley)
  4. - A View To A Kill
  5. - Rhythm Of The Night

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 1985 was We Are The World by USA For Africa, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

May 06, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 06, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 6th and May 12th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - We Are The World
  2. - Rhythm Of the Night
  3. - Fresh
  4. - In My House
  5. - Smooth Operator

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May 06, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 06, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ran

Ran

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Akira Kurosawa

Starring: Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu, Daisuke Ryû

Country: United States of America

Re-Animator

Re-Animator

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Stuart Gordon

Starring: Jeffrey Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton, David Gale

Country: United States of America

The Emerald Forest

The Emerald Forest

Release year: 1985

Directed by: John Boorman

Starring: Powers Boothe, Meg Foster, Yara Vaneau, William Rodriguez

Country: United States of America

Brewster's Millions

Brewster's Millions

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Walter Hill

Starring: Richard Pryor, John Candy, Lonette McKee, Stephen Collins

Country: United States of America

Rambo: First Blood Part II

Rambo: First Blood Part II

Release year: 1985

Directed by: George P. Cosmatos

Starring: Sylvester Stallone, Richard Crenna, Charles Napier, Steven Berkoff

Country: United States of America

May 06, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 06, 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:

About Time

About Time

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Curtis

Paying Guest

Paying Guest

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Subodh Mukherjee

Mussolini and I

Mussolini and I

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Alberto Negrin

Half Nelson

Half Nelson

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ryan Fleck

The Day the Universe Changed

The Day the Universe Changed

Release year: 1985

Starring: James Burke

May 06, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 06, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Finishing School by Gail Godwin

The Finishing School

By:

Justin Stokes will never forget the summer she turned 14 years old, or the woman who made her dark adolescent years a beautiful place of bright color.

The Blood Of Abraham by Jimmy Carter

The Blood Of Abraham

By:

Jimmy Carter has been a tireless advocate for peace in the Middle East since his days as a young man in the White House.

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

By:

While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?

Proof by Dick Francis

Proof

By:

Tony Beach, a wine merchant, has skillfully catered Tony's latest society event. But the fun ends when a group of hit men crashes the party...literally.

Breaking With Moscow by Arkady N. Shevchenko

Breaking With Moscow

By:

The most senior Soviet official to defect shares an incredible story about the Kremlin's inner workings, his conflicted life as diplomat and the terrifying world outside.

May 06, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 06, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Project Space Station

Project Space Station

Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64, DOS

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: HESware

Doctor Who and the Warlord

Doctor Who and the Warlord

Platform: BBC Micro

Genre: text based adventure

Publisher: BBC Software

A-Train

A-Train

Platform: Windows, Mac, Amiga, PlayStation, PlayStation 2, FM-7, Mega Drive, MSX2, NES, Sharp X68000, PC Engine, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 3DS, Virtual Console

Genre: Vehicle Simulation Game

Publisher: JP Artdink; NA Maxis; EU Ocean Software

Road Blaster

Road Blaster

Platform: Arcade, MSX, Sega Mega-CD, LaserActive, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, 3DO, VHS, iOS, Sharp X68000, Windows

Genre: Interactive movie Vehicular combat

Publisher: Data East (arcade) Wolf Team, Renovation, Sega (Mega-CD) Ecseco (Saturn/PS1)

Heart of Africa

Heart of Africa

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Electronic Arts

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Who was the US President on May 06, 1985?

On May 06, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 1985?

On May 06, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 06, 1985?

On May 06, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 6th?

May 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of May. 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 May 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - After six days of intense airstrikes in the area, the syrian arab army launched a ground offensive against hts-held areas in northern hama (and southern idlib) and nfl-held territories.
  • 2018 - Three palestinian men were killed and two more injured by the israel defense forces (idf), who opened fire on them. they were trying to undermine the israeli-gazan border fencing. a hamas outpost close to the border was also attacked by the idf, who claimed that it was used to launch incendiary kitses and other objects to try to burn israeli fields.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present). pope francis condemns the u.s. military’s largest non-nuclear explosive, the mother of all bombs. he says that the term "mother" should be avoided when referring to a deadly weapon.

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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 May 1985?

May 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

Discover how May 1985 calendar looked like.

Monday May 6, 1985