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About February 8th, 1985, in brief:
- Historical events: Opposition leader Kim Dae Jung returns to South-Korea.
- Day of the week: February 8th, 1985 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: James Dean, Gary Coleman
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: I Want To Know What Love Is by Foreigner
- #1 UK song: I Know Him So Well by Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson
- Popular movie: Brazil directed by Terry Gilliam
More about February 8th, 1985? See below for more news and curiosities on February 8th, 1985.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was February 08, 1985?
- February 08, 1985: What happened on that day?
- February 08, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 08, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on February 08, 1985?
- February 08, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- February 08, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- February 08, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- February 08, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- February 08, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- February 08, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- February 08, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- February 08, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on February 08, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on February 08, 1985?
What day of the week was February 08, 1985?
February 08, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 39th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 08, 1985 can also be written as 2/8/1985 in the US and as 8/2/1985 in UK and Europe.
February 08, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 08, 1985:
- Opposition leader kim dae jung returns to south-korea.
- Michael gross swims world record 800 metre freestyle (7:38.75).
February 08, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?
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February 08, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.
Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 08, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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February 08, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 08, 1985 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 08, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 09:11 pm and setting at 09:25 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1985.
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Who was born on February 08, 1985?
Famous people born on February 08, 1985:
- Sherolyn Walters
Sherolyn Walters is an acclaimed documentary photographer known for her powerful and emotive images.
- Arles Gutierrez
Arles Gutierrez is a molecular biologist who has made significant contributions to the field of genetics.
- Makenze Wilkins
Makenze Wilkins is an entrepreneur who founded a successful e-commerce business that specializes in sustainable fashion products.
- Breuna Flores
Breuna Flores is a professional dancer and choreographer specializing in contemporary and hip-hop styles.
- Cherylynn Hawke
Cherylynn Hawke is a British playwright known for her thought-provoking and socially conscious plays.
- Sharonne Delgado
Sharonne Delgado is a Mexican-American playwright known for her socially conscious and experimental works.
- Wilmer Hernandez
Investigative reporter recognized for his fearless pursuit of truth in journalism.
- Delynn Fischer
Delynn Fischer is a talented writer known for her captivating novels and short stories.
- Jeremy Davis
American bass player and songwriter[255].
- Brian Randle
American basketball player and coach[257].
- Petra Cetkovská
Czech tennis player.
- Nao Matsushita
Japanese singer and actress.
- Nathalie Odzierejko
Youtube star.
- Liza Pastor
- Florian Hardy
- Thomas Gardner
Whose famous birthday is on February 8th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 8th:
![James Dean]()
James DeanAmerican actor.
![Gary Coleman]()
Gary ColemanGary coleman was an american actor best known for his role as arnold jackson in the tv sitcom diff'rent strokes.
![Mathilda May]()
Mathilda MayFrench actress, daughter to victor haim (greekturkish playwright) and margareta hanson (swedish ballet teacher).
![Lana Turner]()
Lana TurnerAmerican actress, onscreen since 1937.
![Nick Nolte]()
Nick NolteAmerican actor.
![Jack Lemmon]()
Jack LemmonAmerican actor.
![Mary Steenburgen]()
Mary SteenburgenMary steenburgen is an american actress known for her roles in movies suchjson as 'back to the future part iii' and 'step brothers'.
![Seth Green]()
Seth GreenSeth green is a well-known american actor and comedian, best known for his roles in the austin powers films and as the creator of the tv...
![John Williams]()
John WilliamsEnglish-american actor (b. 1903).
![Paul Wight]()
Paul WightAmerican professional wrestler.
February 08, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 39 years 3 months old,
or 471 months and 3 days old,
or 2048 weeks and 1 day old,
or 14337 days old,
if you were born on February 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 February 08, 1985?
There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday February 8th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 08, 1985.
February 08, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on February 08, 1985:
- Marvin Miller
American actor michael anthony, the millionaire, dies at age 71.
- William Lyons
English businessman, co-founded swallow sidecar company (b. 1901).
- Tom Greenway
Actor, miami story, dies at 75 from a heart attack.
- Hernán Figueroa Anguita
What famous deaths happened on February 8th?
Famous deaths on February 8th:
![Robert Conrad]()
Robert ConradAmerican actor, seen more on tv than film with the series "hawaiian eye," the wild, wild west, and "the d.a.
![Del Shannon]()
Del ShannonAmerican singer and songwriter.
![George Dolenz]()
George DolenzAmerican actor, father to micky dolenz (born in 1908).
- Jmarion Henderson
Nobel Prize-winning chemist for research on the dynamics of chemical reactions.
- Peter the Great
Peter the Great was the Tsar of Russia from 1682 to 1725, and is credited with modernizing and westernizing Russia.
- Czar Peter I
Also known as Peter the Great, he was the Czar of Russia from 1682 to 1725 and a patron of the arts, particularly architecture and music.
- Joseth Priestley
Joseth Priestley was a British chemist, philosopher, and clergyman who is best known for his discovery of oxygen and his contributions to...
- Halvor Laxness
Icelandic writer who won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1955.
- Zacharius Janssen
Invented the first compound microscope.
- Cem Karaca
Renowned Turkish rock musician and composer.
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February 08, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on February 08, 1985:
- Nirvana Day - an annual Buddhist festival.
- Slovenia - Pre?eren Day, the Slovenian cultural holiday.
- Boy Scouts of America - Scout Sunday; The Sunday preceding February 8 is designated as Scout Sunday and the following Saturday is designated as Scout Sabbath.
Saints celebrated on February 08, 1985:
- Saint Jerome Emiliani.
- Saint Juventius
- Saint Mengold of Huy
- Saint Jacoba (d.1239)
February 08, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 08, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 4th and February 10th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 08, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 08, 1985 was I Want To Know What Love Is by Foreigner, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.
February 08, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on February 08, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 4th and February 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
- Philip Bailey - Easy Lover
- Wham! - Careless Whisper
- Billy Ocean - Loverboy
- Don Henley - The Boys Of Summer
February 08, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 08, 1985 was I Know Him So Well by Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson, according to the music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.
February 08, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on February 08, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 4th and February 10th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson - I Know Him So Well
- King - Love And Pride
- Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
- Prince - 1999 / Little Red Corvette
- Ashford & Simpson - Solid
February 08, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 08, 1985 was Mr. Telephone Man by New Edition, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 4th and February 10th.
February 08, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on February 08, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 4th and February 10th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- New Edition - Mr. Telephone Man
- The Gap Band - Beep A Freak
- Kool & The Gang - Misled
- Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight
- Diana Ross - Missing You
February 08, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on February 08, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Brazil
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Terry Gilliam
Starring: Jonathan Pryce, Kim Greist, Robert De Niro, Katherine Helmond
Country: United States of America
Angry Harvest
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Agnieszka Holland
Starring: Armin Mueller-Stahl, Elisabeth Trissenaar, Wojciech Pszoniak, Gerd Baltus
Zamana
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Ramesh Talwar
Starring: Rajesh Khanna, Rishi Kapoor, Poonam Dhillon, Ranjeeta Kaur
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
Martin's Day
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Alan Gibson
Starring: Richard Harris, Lindsay Wagner, James Coburn, Justin Henry
February 08, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on February 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:
Fast Forward
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Sidney Poitier
Pogo 1104
Release year: 1984
Drei reizende Schwestern
Release year: 1984
Thundercats
Release year: 1985
Country: United States of America
February 08, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on February 08, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Love And War
By: John Jakes
John Jakes, #1 New York Times Bestseller, presents part 2 of his epic North and South Trilogy. This is the Civil War saga that inspired the iconic television series North and South. With over 5 million copies sold, it's a …
Son Of The Morning Star
By: Evan S. Connell
Custer's Last Stand is one of the most significant events in American history. More than 100 years later, books are still being written and people continue to debate about it.
The Bridge Across Forever
By: Richard Bach
The New York Times Bestseller List for more than a year! Richard Bach's classic and inspiring love story of hope and love "We're the bridge across forever, arching above and adventuring for the sea,"
One Writer'S Beginnings
By: Eudora Welty
ONE WRITER'S BEGINNINGS EUDORA WELTY 1985 EDITION, NEW YORK TIMES SELLER.
February 08, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on February 08, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Macadam Bumper
Eddie Kidd Jump Challenge
Déjà Vu
Alice in Wonderland
3D Monster Chase
Who was the US President on February 08, 1985?
On February 08, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 08, 1985?
On February 08, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on February 08, 1985?
On February 08, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about February 8th?
February 8th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 8th day of the month of February. 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 February 8th, such as:
- 2019 - 2018-19 north american winter: jay inslee, washington governor, declares a state of emergency as a winter storm could bring snowfalls of up to 20 cm (20 inches) to the state.
- 2018 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: syria and russia have stated that the united states' military presence is illegal. about 25% of syria's territory is now under the control of the united states and its allied forces.
- 2017 - War in donbass - donetsk people's republic commander mikhail tolstykh (also known as his nom de guerre "givi") is killed in a bomb explosion in makiivka in donetsk oblast. officials in the dpr blame the security service of ukraine.
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 February 1985?
February 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.
