What happened on Friday, September 6, 1985?

Here's what happened on September 06, 1985:

• Midwest Express Airlines Flight 105 crashes shortly after takeoff in Milwaukee, Wisconsin On September 6, 1985, Midwest Express Airlines Flight 105, a McDonnell Douglas DC-9-14, crashed into an open field near General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, shortly after takeoff. The aircraft was en route to Atlanta, Georgia, carrying 27 passengers and 4 crew members; all 31 occupants perished. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) determined that an uncontained engine failure led to the crash, with the crew's response to the emergency contributing to the loss of control. source: ntsb.gov
• Mark Messier involved in traffic incident On September 6, 1985, NHL player Mark Messier lost control of his Porsche, colliding with three parked cars. He was charged with hit-and-run and careless driving, resulting in a fine. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Jessie Isabel Meighen, wife of former Canadian Prime Minister, dies at 103 Jessie Isabel Meighen (née Cox), the wife of Arthur Meighen, Canada's ninth Prime Minister, passed away on September 6, 1985, at the age of 103. Born on April 18, 1882, in Granby, Quebec, she married Arthur Meighen in 1904. The couple had three children: Theodore Roosevelt Meighen (1905–1979), Maxwell Charles Gordon Meighen (1908–1992), and Lillian Meighen Wright (1910–1993). Isabel Meighen was interred alongside her husband in St. Marys Cemetery, Ontario. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Little Brother Montgomery Musician Reference Little Brother Montgomery, a notable American musician, was referenced on this date. He was likely an important figure in blues or jazz music during his era.

Events in 1985

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

LIFE magazines from September 1985

Newspapers from Sep. 06, 1985

September 06, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 249th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 06, 1985 can also be written as 9/6/1985 in the US and as 6/9/1985 in UK and Europe.

September 06, 1985 in September 1985 calendar

Famous people born on September 06, 1985:

• Webbie

  American rapper known for his contributions to Southern hip hop music.

• Nathaniel Dudney

  Son of famous country music star Barbara Mandrell, belonging to a well-known musical family.

• Lauren Lapkus

  American actress and comedienne known for her work in comedy and podcasting.

• Brahim Zaibat
• Olivier Pardini
• Marni Djurhuus
• Imre Tóth
• Tadas Kijanskas
• Małgorzata Babicka
• Jordi Coll
• Giuseppe Rapisarda
• Tom Ransley
• James Ellington
• Sean Singletary
• Mitch Moreland
• Robert Ayers
• Luz Cipriota
• Óscar Briceño

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on September 6th

Famous people died on September 06, 1985:

• Johnny Desmond

  Johnny Desmond was an American popular singer who gained fame in the 1940s and 1950s. He was known for his smooth baritone voice and frequently performed on radio, with big bands, and as a solo recording artist. Desmond was also notable for his time as a vocalist with Glenn Miller's Army Air Forces Orchestra during World War II. [bio]

• Rodney R. Porter

  Prize laureate for their discoveries concerning the chemical structure of antibodies.

• Leon Orthel

  Leon Orthel was a 20th-century classical music composer known for his contributions to contemporary musical composition.

• Franco Ferrara

  Italian conductor and composer (b. 1911).

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on September 6th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 06, 1985 was St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion) by John Parr, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

1. John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
2. Huey Lewis & The News - Power Of Love
3. Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero
4. Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
5. Bryan Adams - Summer Of '69

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 06, 1985 was Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

1. David Bowie & Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street
2. Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero
3. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
4. Baltimora - Tarzan Boy
5. Marillion - Lavender

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 06, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week September 2nd and September 8th.

1. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
2. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
3. Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
4. Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
5. Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 6th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 06, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 10:18 pm and setting at 02:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 30, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Sep 29, 1985.

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Someone born on September 06, 1985 is:

40 years 10 months old,

or 490 months and 29 days old,

or 2134 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14942 days old,

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

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

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