What happened on Wednesday December 11, 1985?

Here's what happened on December 11, 1985:

• First Unabomber Murder in Sacramento A computer store owner in Sacramento, California, was killed by a package bomb, marking the first fatal attack in the Unabomber's domestic terrorism campaign. This tragic event would become part of a series of bombings targeting individuals associated with technology and academia.
• General Electric Acquires RCA General Electric Company agreed to purchase RCA Corporation for $6.3 billion in a landmark corporate acquisition that included NBC Radio and Television, significantly expanding GE's media and technology portfolio.
• Dow Jones Milestone The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 1,500 points for the first time, reaching 1,511.70, signaling significant growth and investor confidence in the mid-1980s economic landscape.
• NHL Record-Breaking Scoring Game In a historic NHL match, the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Chicago Blackhawks with an extraordinary score of 12-9, tying the record of 21 goals and setting a remarkable 62-point scoring record between the two teams.

Events in 1985

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

Newspapers from Dec. 11, 1985

December 11, 1985 was a Wednesday and it was the 345th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 11, 1985 can also be written as 12/11/1985 in the US and as 11/12/1985 in UK and Europe.

December 11, 1985 in December 1985 calendar

Famous people born on December 11, 1985:

• Karla Souza

  Mexican actress known for her breakthrough role as Laurel Castillo in Shonda Rhimes' hit legal drama series 'How to Get Away with Murder'.

• Aiko Kayo

  Japanese idol singer active in the contemporary music scene.

• Raven-Symon Raven-Symone

  American actress known for her roles in Disney Channel's 'That's So Raven' and child stardom.

• Andrew Khan

  American-born Pakistani royal, grandson of Prince Aly Khan and son of Rita Hayworth.

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on December 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on December 11, 1985 was Broken Wings by Mr. Mister, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

1. Mr. Mister - Broken Wings
2. Phil Collins - Separate Lives
3. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
4. Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time
5. Heart - Never

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

The number 1 song in the UK on December 11, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

1. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
2. Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone
3. Wham! - I'm Your Man
4. Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
5. Dee C Lee - See The Day

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

The number 1 R&B song on December 11, 1985 was Caravan of Love by Isley, Jasper, Isley, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

1. Isley, Jasper, Isley - Caravan of Love
2. New Edition - Count Me Out
3. Eugene Wilde - Don't Say No Tonight
4. Sheila E. - A Love Bizarre
5. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th 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 11, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 11, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 11, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 06:49 am and setting at 04:55 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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Your place in the Universe on December 11, 1985

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Someone born on December 11, 1985 is:

39 years 6 months old,

or 474 months and 25 days old,

or 2064 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14452 days old,

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

There are 158 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 11th 2025.

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

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

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