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see horoscope and birth chart for August 08, 1985What happened on Thursday, August 8, 1985?
About August 8th, 1985, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 8, 1985, Japan announced the selection of its first national astronauts, marking a significant milestone in its space exploration efforts. The selected astronauts were part of a broader initiative to enhance Japan's capabilities in space science and technology, contributing to international space missions. This selection paved the way for Japan's active participation in future space endeavors, including collaborations with NASA and other space agencies.
- Day of the week: August 8th, 1985 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Shout by Tears For Fears
- #1 UK song: Into The Groove by Madonna
- Popular movie: Back to the Future directed by Robert Zemeckis
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- August 08, 1985: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 08, 1985?
- Who was born on August 08, 1985?
- August 08, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- August 08, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- August 08, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 08, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 08, 1985?
- Back in 1985
August 08, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 08, 1985:
- Japan selects first national astronauts for space program On August 8, 1985, Japan announced the selection of its first national astronauts, marking a significant milestone in its space exploration efforts. The selected astronauts were part of a broader initiative to enhance Japan's capabilities in space science and technology, contributing to international space missions. This selection paved the way for Japan's active participation in future space endeavors, including collaborations with NASA and other space agencies. source: britannica.com
- Major League Baseball's new basic agreement permits the National League to expand by two teams to match the American League's 14. On August 8, 1985, Major League Baseball's new basic agreement permitted the National League to expand by two teams, bringing its total to 14 and matching the American League's size. This decision set the stage for the 1993 expansion, resulting in the addition of the Colorado Rockies and the Florida Marlins (now Miami Marlins) to the league. source: mlb.com
August 08, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1985
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What day of the week was August 08, 1985?
August 08, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 220th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 08, 1985 can also be written as 8/8/1985 in the US and as 8/8/1985 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 08, 1985?
Famous people born on August 08, 1985:
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August 08, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 08, 1985:
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Louise BrooksLouise Brooks was an American actress and dancer best known for her work in silent films during the 1920s and early 1930s. Her iconic bob haircut and performances in films such as 'Pandora's Box' made her a symbol of the Jazz Age and a continuing influence on fashion and cinema. [bio]
August 08, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 08, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 5th and August 11th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 08, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 08, 1985 was Shout by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
- Tears For Fears - Shout
- Paul Young - Everytime You Go Away
- Sting - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
- Corey Hart - Never Surrender
- Huey Lewis & The News - Power Of Love
August 08, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 08, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
- Madonna - Into The Groove
- UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
- Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
- Madonna - Holiday
- Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
August 08, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 08, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
- Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
- Debarge - Who's Holding Donna Now
- Cameo - Attack Me With Your Love
- Luther Vandross - It's Over Now
- Rick James - Glow
August 08, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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 08, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 08, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 08, 1985 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 08, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 11:25 pm and setting at 02:41 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 08, 1985
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Someone born on August 08, 1985 is:
40 years 11 months old,
or 491 months and 30 days old,
or 2139 weeks and 1 day old,
or 14974 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1985?
There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 8th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 08, 1985.
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Why 1985 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 8, 1985, a 1985 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 8, 1985 includes Japan selects first national astronauts for space program, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 8, 1985 included “Shout” by Tears For Fears, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 8, 1985 included Back to the Future, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 8, 1985 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Anita Włodarczyk, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make August 8, 1985 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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