What happened on Wednesday November 06, 1985?

Here's what happened on November 06, 1985:

• Palace of Justice Siege in Bogotá The M-19 guerrilla movement launched a devastating attack on the Palace of Justice in Bogotá, Colombia. The siege resulted in the tragic deaths of 115 people, including 11 Supreme Court justices, in a violent confrontation that shocked the nation.
• Iran-Contra Affair Revelation The American press disclosed that President Ronald Reagan had authorized the controversial shipment of arms to Iran, a revelation that would become a significant political scandal during the Reagan administration.
• General Wojciech Jaruzelski Elected Head of State in Poland General Wojciech Jaruzelski was elected as the head of state of Poland, marking a significant moment in the country's communist-era political landscape.
• Oil Well Explosion in Ranger, Texas An exploratory oil well in Ranger, Texas experienced a catastrophic explosion, resulting in a massive oil spill of approximately 6.3 million gallons, causing significant environmental damage.

Events in 1985

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

Magazines from Nov. 06, 1985

Newspapers from Nov. 06, 1985

November 06, 1985 was a Wednesday and it was the 310th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 06, 1985 can also be written as 11/6/1985 in the US and as 6/11/1985 in UK and Europe.

November 06, 1985 in November 1985 calendar

Famous people died on November 06, 1985:

• Sanjeev Kumar

  Sanjeev Kumar was a legendary Bollywood actor renowned for his exceptional versatility and memorable performances in classic Hindi cinema,...

• Joel Crothers

  American actor who made his Broadway debut at age 12 and was a regular on TV soaps like 'Dark Shadows' and 'The Doctors'.

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on November 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 06, 1985 was Miami Vice Theme by Jan Hammer, according to the music chart for the week November 4th and November 10th.

1. Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme
2. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
3. Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels
4. Glenn Frey - You Belong To The City
5. Starship - We Built This City

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 06, 1985 was The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush, according to the music chart for the week November 4th and November 10th.

1. Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love
2. Feargal Sharkey - A Good Heart
3. A-ha - Take On Me
4. Elton John - Nikita
5. UB40 - Don't Break My Heart

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 06, 1985 was Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week November 4th and November 10th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
2. Aretha Franklin - Who's Zoomin' Who
3. Morris Day - The Oak Tree
4. Cameo - Single Life
5. Rene & Angela - I'll Be Good

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 6th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 06, 1985 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 06, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 11:07 pm and setting at 02:22 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 28, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Nov 27, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on November 06, 1985

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Someone born on November 06, 1985 is:

39 years 5 months old,

or 473 months and 17 days old,

or 2059 weeks

or 14413 days old,

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

There are 197 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 6th 2025.

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

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

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