Wednesday January 09, 1985: on this day

January 09, 1985 was the 9th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 09, 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 January 09, 1985, who was born and died on January 09, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 09, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Like A Virgin by Madonna), movies (e.g. Fandango, directed by Kevin Reynolds), TV series (e.g. Lucky Luke) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 9th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 09, 1985?


January 09, 1985 was a Wednesday and it was the 9th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 09, 1985 can also be written as 1/9/1985 in the US and as 9/1/1985 in UK and Europe.

January 09, 1985 in January 1985 calendar

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January 09, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 9th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 09, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 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.

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January 09, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 09, 1985 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 09, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 07:43 pm and setting at 10:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1985.

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Who was born on January 09, 1985?


Famous people born on January 09, 1985:

  • Matylda Maslowska

    Polish politician known for her advocacy for social justice.

  • Jader Borges

    Brazilian footballer known for his skills as a midfielder.

  • Céline Bosquet

    Céline bosquet is a french journalist and television presenter known for her work on various news and lifestyle programs.

  • Iven Wells

    Up-and-coming investigative journalist known for breaking impactful stories on environmental issues.

  • Juan Francisco Torres

    Spanish footballer.

  • Juan Torres

    Spanish footballer.

  • Mélissa Laveaux
  • Ricardo Mazacotte
  • Cédric Si Mohamed
  • Tague Thorson
  • Maksim Bel'kov
  • Bobô
  • Brett Camerota
  • Alberto Facundo Costa
  • Santiago Gentiletti
  • Atiba Harris
  • Juanfran
  • Óscar Soliz

Whose famous birthday is on January 9th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 9th:

  • Richard Nixon
    Richard Nixon

    American lawyer, who became a u.s.

  • Gracie Fields
    Gracie Fields

    British actress, comedian and film star.

  • Nina Dobrev
    Nina Dobrev

    Nina dobrev is a bulgarian-born actress known for her role in the tv series the vampire diaries.

  • Mao Inoue
    Mao Inoue

    Mao inoue is a japanese actress best known for her role as makino tsukushi in the popular japanese drama series hana yori dango.

  • Dave Matthews
    Dave Matthews

    Dave matthews is a south african-born american rock singer, best known as the lead vocalist and guitarist for the dave matthews band.

  • Simone de Beauvoir
    Simone de Beauvoir

    Simone de beauvoir was a french philosopher and author known for her influential works in existentialist philosophy and feminist theory.

  • Lee Van Cleef
    Lee Van Cleef

    Lee van cleef, one of the greatest movie villains, started his career as an accountant.

  • Susannah York
    Susannah York

    British stage star and star, who also stars in more than 60 films.

  • Imelda Staunton
    Imelda Staunton

    Imelda Staunton is a renowned British actress known for her versatile roles in film, television, and stage.

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January 09, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 3 months old,

or 471 months and 10 days old,

or 2049 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14345 days old,

if you were born on January 09, 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 January 09, 1985?

There are 265 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 9th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 09, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 09, 1985.

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January 09, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 09, 1985:

  • Robert Mayer

    German-english businessman and philanthropist (b. 1879).

  • Anton Karas

What famous deaths happened on January 9th?

Famous deaths on January 9th:

  • Peter Cook
    Peter Cook

    British comedian and satirist.

  • Verna Bloom
    Verna Bloom

    Lynn, massachusetts -- actress (after hours badge 373).

  • John Gilbert
    John Gilbert

    John gilbert is a british politician known for serving as a member of parliament.

  • John Reilly
    John Reilly

    American actor (b. 1934).

  • Angus Scrimm
    Angus Scrimm

    American actor and author (b. 1926).

  • Wise Mbeki

    Renowned President of South Africa during the post-apartheid era.

  • Jmarion Baraka

    Influential figure in the Black Arts Movement.

  • Kathleen Mansfield

    Renowned modernist short story writer.

  • Juan Lavalle

    Argentinian military and political figure who played a significant role in the country's history.

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January 09, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 09, 1985:

  • Balloon Ascension Day
  • Philippines - Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo district, Manila.
  • 1788 - Ratification Day in Connecticut.
  • 1822 - "I Will Stay" Day, when the Portuguese prince Pedro decided to stay in Brazil against the orders of the Portugal king Jopo VI, starting the Brazilian independence process.
  • 1964 - Memorial day of Patriotic Panamanians for the Panama Canal (Martyrs' Day/Dia de los Martires).
  • Eastern Orthodox - Feast of Saint Theophan the Recluse.
  • Roman Catholic - Feast of Saint Adrian
  • Stepfather's Day
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January 09, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on January 09, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 7th and January 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


January 09, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 09, 1985 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

January 09, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on January 09, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Like A Virgin
  2. - All I Need
  3. - Wild Boys
  4. - Sea Of Love
  5. - We Belong

January 09, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 09, 1985 was I Want To Know What Love Is by Foreigner, according to the music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

January 09, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on January 09, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Want To Know What Love Is
  2. - Do They Know It's Christmas?
  3. - Last Christmas / Everything She Wants
  4. - Like A Virgin
  5. - Shout

January 09, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 09, 1985 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 7th and January 13th.

January 09, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on January 09, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 7th and January 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Operator
  2. - Treat Her Like A Lady
  3. - Solid
  4. - Gotta Get You Home Tonight
  5. - Love Light In Flight

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January 09, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 09, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Fandango

Fandango

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Kevin Reynolds

Starring: Kevin Costner, Judd Nelson, Sam Robards, Chuck Bush

Hail Mary

Hail Mary

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard

Starring: Myriem Roussel, Thierry Rode, Philippe Lacoste, Manon Andersen

Phenomena

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

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

Tomboy

Tomboy

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Herb Freed

Starring: Betsy Russell, Gerard Christopher, Kristi Somers, Richard Erdman

January 09, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 09, 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:

Lucky Luke

Lucky Luke

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Terence Hill

Pushing Up Daisies

Pushing Up Daisies

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Selina Barker

Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Release year: 1984

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

Pogo 1104

Pogo 1104

Release year: 1984

Drei reizende Schwestern

Drei reizende Schwestern

Release year: 1984

January 09, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on January 09, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Brain by Richard M. Restak

The Brain

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Richard Restak, a best-selling author and Neurologist, brings readers up-to-date with the latest scientific discoveries about the most complicated and mysterious object in creation--the brain.

The Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel

The Mammoth Hunters

By:

Jean M. Auel once again opens the doors of a time past to reveal an era of wonder and danger at dawn of modern man's race.

Secrets by Danielle Steel

Secrets

By:

Danielle Steel is America's #1 best-selling novelist. She has captured millions with novels like Family Album, Full Circle and Changes.

Dr. Burns' Prescription For Happiness by George Burns

Dr. Burns' Prescription For Happiness

By:

The actor-comedian is well-known for sharing personal observations, stories, and anecdotes about life and how to increase happiness and well-being with laughter and goodwill.

Heritage by Abba Eban

Heritage

By:

A beautifully illustrated and written history, and the companion volume for the award-winning PBS television series Heritage. It is narrated and viewed more than 50 million times by Abba.

January 09, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on January 09, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Brian Jacks Superstar Challenge

Brian Jacks Superstar Challenge

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Psi 5 Trading Company

Psi 5 Trading Company

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Space trading game

Publisher: Accolade

Master of the Lamps

Master of the Lamps

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Music video game

Publisher: Activision

Arnhen

Arnhen

Platform: MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore Amiga

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: SSI (U.S.), CCS (U.K.)

Little Computer People

Little Computer People

Platform: ZX Spectrum Commodore 64 Amstrad CPC Atari ST Amiga Apple II PC-9801 PC-8801

Genre: Life simulation game

Publisher: Activision

history

Who was the US President on January 09, 1985?

On January 09, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 09, 1985?

On January 09, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 09, 1985?

On January 09, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about January 9th?

January 9th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 9th day of the month of January. 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 January 9th, such as:

  • 2019 - After the plane with two pilots disappeared from radar, remnants of a dassault mirage 2000d fighter aircraft were found in jura.
  • 2018 - Breitbart news executive chairman steve bannon resigns amid a dispute between the united states and president donald trump over remarks he made in michael wolff’s fire and fury about the trump family.
  • 2017 - January 2017, jerusalem vehicular attack: benjamin netanyahu, israeli prime minister, blames islamic state for the attack on east jerusalem that left four soldiers dead and 15 injured.

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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 January 1985?

January 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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.

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