What happened on Thursday April 11, 1985?

Here's what happened on April 11, 1985:

• USA for Africa's 'We Are The World' Tops Charts The charity single 'We Are The World' by USA for Africa, a supergroup of musicians raising funds for African famine relief, was the number one song in the United States, highlighting global humanitarian efforts.
• Death of Enver Hoxha, Albanian Communist Leader Enver Hoxha, the long-standing communist party leader and premier of Albania, passed away at the age of 76. Known for his strict isolationist policies and hardline Stalinist approach, Hoxha had led Albania since 1944, maintaining one of the most repressive regimes in Eastern Europe.
• Naval Collision Near Cuba The USS Coral Sea, a United States Navy aircraft carrier, was involved in a maritime collision with the Ecuadorian tanker ship Napo off the coast of Cuba, resulting in potential maritime safety concerns.
• Tears for Fears Dominate UK Charts 'Everybody Wants To Rule The World' by Tears for Fears was the number one song in the United Kingdom, representing the band's significant musical influence during the mid-1980s.
• NHL Playoff Game: Capitals vs Islanders In the Patrick Division Semifinals of the NHL playoffs, the Washington Capitals defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 in overtime, taking a 2-0 lead in the series.
• R&B Chart Topper 'Back In Stride' by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly was the number one R&B song, showcasing the continued popularity of soul and R&B music in the mid-1980s.

Events in 1985

April 11, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 11, 1985

Newspapers from Apr. 11, 1985

April 11, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 101st day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 11, 1985 can also be written as 4/11/1985 in the US and as 11/4/1985 in UK and Europe.

April 11, 1985 in April 1985 calendar

Famous people born on April 11, 1985:

• Barkhad Abdi

  Somali-American actor who gained international recognition for his breakthrough role as Muse in the critically acclaimed film 'Captain...

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on April 11th

Famous people died on April 11, 1985:

• Enver Hoxha

  Communist leader who ruled Albania from 1944 to 1985, establishing a strict Stalinist regime and isolating the country from most...

• John Gilroy

  English illustrator and artist (d. 1985).

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on April 11th

April 11, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 11, 1985 was We Are The World by USA for Africa, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. USA for Africa - We Are The World
2. Phil Collins - One More Night
3. Madonna - Crazy For You
4. Commodores - Nightshift
5. Madonna - Material Girl

April 11, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 11, 1985 was Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
2. USA For Africa - We Are The World
3. Philip Bailey With Phil Collins - Easy Lover
4. Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer
5. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasuredome

April 11, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 11, 1985 was Back In Stride by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly - Back In Stride
2. Commodores - Nightshift
3. Wilton Felder With Bobby Womack - I'll Still Be Lookin' Up To You
4. Luther Vandross - 'Til My Baby Comes Home
5. Jesse Johnson's Revue - Be Your Man

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 11th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 11, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 11, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 11, 1985 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 11, 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 April 11, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 01:07 am and setting at 11:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1985 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on April 11, 1985

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Someone born on April 11, 1985 is:

40 years 1 month old,

or 481 months and 3 days old,

or 2091 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14643 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 11, 1985?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 11, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 11, 1985.

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