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see horoscope and birth chart for December 09, 1985What happened on Monday, December 9, 1985?
About December 9th, 1985, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 9, 1985, during the Trial of the Juntas, nine leading members of Argentina's military dictatorship were convicted for crimes committed during the 'Dirty War' (1976–1983). General Jorge Rafael Videla and Admiral Emilio Massera received life imprisonment sentences, while three others received lighter sentences. Four defendants were acquitted due to insufficient evidence. This trial marked a significant step in Argentina's efforts to address past human rights abuses.
- Day of the week: December 9th, 1985 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Broken Wings by Mr. Mister
- #1 UK song: Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston
- Popular movie: Back to the Future directed by Robert Zemeckis
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- December 09, 1985: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 09, 1985?
- Who was born on December 09, 1985?
- December 09, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- December 09, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 09, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 09, 1985?
- Back in 1985
December 09, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 09, 1985:
- Argentine junta leaders sentenced for human rights violations On December 9, 1985, during the Trial of the Juntas, nine leading members of Argentina's military dictatorship were convicted for crimes committed during the 'Dirty War' (1976–1983). General Jorge Rafael Videla and Admiral Emilio Massera received life imprisonment sentences, while three others received lighter sentences. Four defendants were acquitted due to insufficient evidence. This trial marked a significant step in Argentina's efforts to address past human rights abuses. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Jerry Rice begins NFL streak of 274 consecutive games with a reception On December 9, 1985, during his rookie season with the San Francisco 49ers, Jerry Rice recorded 10 receptions for 241 yards, including a 66-yard touchdown, against the Los Angeles Rams. This performance marked the start of his remarkable streak of 274 consecutive games with at least one reception, a record that stood until September 19, 2004. source: nfl.info
- Stefan Edberg wins Australian Open men's singles title On December 9, 1985, Stefan Edberg defeated Mats Wilander 6–4, 6–3, 6–3 to claim his first Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open. This victory marked the first all-Swedish Grand Slam final and denied Wilander a third consecutive Australian Open title. source: washingtonpost.com
- Rare Snowfall in Phoenix, Arizona On an unusual winter day, Phoenix, Arizona experienced a rare meteorological event, receiving 3 inches of snow on December 9, 1985, a highly uncommon occurrence in this typically arid desert region.
December 09, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1985
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December 09, 1985: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Los Angeles Rams - San Francisco 49ers : 27 - 20
What day of the week was December 09, 1985?
December 09, 1985 was a Monday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 09, 1985 can also be written as 12/9/1985 in the US and as 9/12/1985 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 09, 1985?
Famous people born on December 09, 1985:
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December 09, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 09, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 9th and December 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 09, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 09, 1985 was Broken Wings by Mr. Mister, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.
- Mr. Mister - Broken Wings
- Phil Collins - Separate Lives
- Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
- Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time
- Heart - Never
December 09, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 09, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone
- Wham! - I'm Your Man
- Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
- Dee C Lee - See The Day
December 09, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 09, 1985 was Caravan of Love by Isley, Jasper, Isley, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.
- Isley, Jasper, Isley - Caravan of Love
- New Edition - Count Me Out
- Eugene Wilde - Don't Say No Tonight
- Sheila E. - A Love Bizarre
- Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
December 09, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th is Sagittarius.
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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 09, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 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 birthDecember 09, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 09, 1985 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 09, 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 December 09, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:07 am and setting at 03:10 pm.
The previous full moon was on Nov 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1985.
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Someone born on December 09, 1985 is:
40 years 7 months old,
or 487 months and 25 days old,
or 2121 weeks
or 14847 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 09, 1985?
There are 128 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 9th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 09, 1985.
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Why 1985 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 9, 1985, a 1985 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 9, 1985 includes Argentine junta leaders sentenced for human rights violations, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 9, 1985 included “Broken Wings” by Mr. Mister, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 9, 1985 included Back to the Future, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 9, 1985 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Dwight Howard, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make December 9, 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.
Because the poster is delivered digitally and personalized around 1985, it can become a birthday surprise, milestone keepsake, or printable reminder of the era connected to December 9, 1985.
The 1985 poster brings together verified books, songs, and movies, creating a personal digital keepsake for birthdays and milestone celebrations tied to December 9, 1985.
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