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August 08, 1985 was the 220th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 08, 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 August 08, 1985, who was born and died on August 08, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 08, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shout by Tears For Fears), movies (e.g. Teen Wolf, directed by Rod Daniel), TV series (e.g. Stingray) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 8th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 08, 1985?
- August 08, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 08, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 08, 1985?
- August 08, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 08, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- August 08, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 08, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- August 08, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 08, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 08, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 08, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 08, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on August 08, 1985?
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.
August 08, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.
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.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 08, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 08, 1985 was Last Quarter.
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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Who was born on August 08, 1985?
Famous people born on August 08, 1985:
- Antia Wlodarczyk
Polish hammer thrower and three-time Olympic gold medalist.
- Christopher Fogt
American bobsledder who competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.
- Webb Simpson
Professional golfer known for winning the U.S.
- Ryan Koolwijk
Dutch footballer.
- Brett Ratliff
American football player.
- James Morgan
Welsh actor and producer.
- Toby Flood
English rugby union player.
- Brayan Ruiz
Costa rican footballer.
- Julia Dunstall
- Natalia Velez
Whose famous birthday is on August 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 8th:
![Faye Wong]()
Faye WongFaye wong is a chinese singer and actress known for her ethereal voice and influential presence in the chinese music industry.
![Peyton List]()
Peyton ListPeyton list is an american actress known for her roles in the disney channel series jessie and the film diary of a wimpy kid: rodrick rules.
![Dustin Hoffman]()
Dustin HoffmanAmerican actor who created some of the most memorable characters in cinema history, winning two oscars, five oscar nominations and an emmy...
![Robin Quivers]()
Robin QuiversAmerican radio personality, author, and co-host of howard sternaeur (tm), the nationally syndicated radio show and cable tv show.
![Esther Williams]()
Esther WilliamsAmerican actress and swimmer, who became a swimming champion and became a leading lady in aquatic extravaganzas during the '50s, '60s and...
![Keith Carradine]()
Keith CarradineAmerican actor from a theatre family.
![Rory Calhoun]()
Rory CalhounAmerican actor, who has appeared in feature films since 1944, such as "river of no return" (black spurs) and "river of no return".
![Roger Penrose]()
Roger PenroseMathematician and english physicist.
![Katie Leung]()
Katie LeungKatie Leung is a Scottish actress best known for her role as Cho Chang in the Harry Potter film series.
![Rena Mero]()
Rena MeroAmerican wrestler.
August 08, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 38 years 8 months old,
or 464 months and 11 days old,
or 2019 weeks and 1 day old,
or 14134 days old,
if you were born on August 08, 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 August 08, 1985?
There are 111 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 8th 2024.
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.
August 08, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 08, 1985:
![Louise Brooks]()
Louise BrooksIconic silent film actress known for her bob haircut and roles in Pandora's Box and Diary of a Lost Girl.
- Tunis Hudson
Renowned physicist known for contributions to quantum mechanics.
- Milton H. Greene
Celebrity photographer known for his iconic images of Marilyn Monroe.
- Leo Weisgerber
What famous deaths happened on August 8th?
Famous deaths on August 8th:
![Patricia Neal]()
Patricia NealAmerican actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.
![Olivia Newton-John]()
Olivia Newton-JohnAn american singer, born in australia.
![Karen Black]()
Karen BlackAmerican actress, who was ten years old when she had her first stage experience.
![Glen Campbell]()
Glen CampbellAmerican country and western singer, recording artist, and actor in tv and film.
![Barbara Bel Geddes]()
Barbara Bel GeddesNyc, new york -- actress.
![Fay Wray]()
Fay WrayFay Wray was a renowned actress best known for her role in the classic film 'King Kong'.
![Richard Deacon]()
Richard DeaconAmerican actor and singer (d.1984).
![Alan Napier]()
Alan NapierAmerican actor, alfred the butler on batman, at 85 years old (born 1903).
![Ilse Werner]()
Ilse WernerActress and singer from the netherlands, german (d. 2005).
- Shirley Jackson
American writer known for her short story 'The Lottery' and her novels 'The Haunting of Hill House' and 'We Have Always Lived in the...
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August 08, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 08, 1985:
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least ? saints: St. Dominic de Guzman, priest, (1170-1221).
- Sweden - Namesday of Queen Silvia, an Official Flag Day.
- Taiwan: Father's Day. (In Mandarin, Ba Ba means father and 8-8, or August 8).
- St. Hormisdas
- St. Smaragdus (and companions)
- St. Largus
- St. Cyriacus
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.
August 08, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 08, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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.
August 08, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 08, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- 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 R&B music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.
August 08, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 08, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 5th and August 11th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- 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 were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 08, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Teen Wolf
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Rod Daniel
Starring: Michael J. Fox, James Hampton, Susan Ursitti, Jerry Levine
Country: United States of America
My Beautiful Laundrette
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Starring: Saeed Jaffrey, Roshan Seth, Daniel Day-Lewis, Richard Graham
Warning Sign
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Hal Barwood
Starring: Sam Waterston, Kathleen Quinlan, Yaphet Kotto, Jeffrey DeMunn
Phenomena
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Jennifer Connelly, Dalila Di Lazzaro, Daria Nicolodi, Kaspar Capparoni, Fiore Argento, Michele Soavi, Donald Pleasence, Federica Mastroianni, Patrick Bauchau, Fiorenza Tessari, Franco Trevisi, Fulvio Mingozzi
Country: Italy
Maccheroni
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Ettore Scola
Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Daria Nicolodi, Jack Lemmon, Isa Danieli, Ernesto Mahieux, Marta Bifano, Franco Angrisano, Orsetta Gregoretti, Giovanni Mauriello, Patrizia Sacchi, Jean-François Perrier, Maria Luisa Santella
Country: Italy
August 08, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 08, 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:
Stingray
Release year: 1985
Watchdog
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Yuri Kovalev
Ein Mann macht klar Schiff
Release year: 1985
Thundercats
Release year: 1985
Country: United States of America
August 08, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 08, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Fourth Deadly Sin
By: Lawrence Sanders
Edward Delaney, a retired police detective chief, is summoned back to the force to pursue a murderer who acts like a fox. It was a cold November night. Dr.
Lonesome Dove
By: Larry McMurtry
Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic Lonesome Dove is a love story, adventure, and epic of the frontier. It is the third book in the Lonesome Dove Tetralogy.
The Lover
By: Marguerite Duras
The Lover is an international bestseller with over one million copies printed and was a winner in France's Prix Goncourt. Since its publication, critics around the globe have praised it as a great book.
Funny Money
By: Mark Singer
This cautionary tale is by Mark Singer, a respected New Yorker writer. It concerns the Penn Square Bank oil broker at an Oklahoma City shopping mall that collapsed in 1982.
Nutcracker
By: Shana Alexander
The classic true crime story of Frances Bradshaw Schreuder is a New York Times bestseller. She was a Manhattan socialite who convinced the only assassin who wouldn't accept her--her teenage boy--to kill her multimillionaire husband.
August 08, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 08, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Deathstar
Nonterraqueous
Alpha Mission
Pit Pot
Ballyhoo
Who was the US President on August 08, 1985?
On August 08, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 08, 1985?
On August 08, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 08, 1985?
On August 08, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 8th?
August 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of August. 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 August 8th, such as:
- 2018 - Academy awards: academy of motion picture arts and sciences announces changes to the oscars. this includes a shorter ceremony and a category called "most popular film".
- 2017 - Battle of marawi. the pentagon is looking into conducting airstrikes on marawi. if approved, this would allow the united states to send troops into the area to fight the isis-affiliated maute and other islamist terror groups. later, a spokesperson denied the claims and clarified that the philippines had not requested such an airstrike.
- 2016 - 2016 ethiopian protests. more than 50 protesters were killed by ethiopian security force forces in the past few days. the government blocked internet access and restricted journalistic access to the country.
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 August 1985?
August 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
