Monday March 11, 1985: on this day

March 11, 1985 was the 70th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Monday.

Is March 11, 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 March 11, 1985, who was born and died on March 11, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on March 11, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Can't Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon), movies (e.g. Ladyhawke, directed by Richard Donner), TV series (e.g. Half Nelson) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about March 11th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was March 11, 1985?


March 11, 1985 was a Monday and it was the 70th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 11, 1985 can also be written as 3/11/1985 in the US and as 11/3/1985 in UK and Europe.

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March 11, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 11, 1985:

  • Mikhail s gorbachev replaces konstantin chernenko as general secretary of the soviet communist party.
  • Mikhail gorbachev becomes general secretary of the communist party of the soviet union
  • Mikhail gorbachev is elected to the position of general secretary of the communist party of the soviet union, making gorbachev the ussr's de facto, and last, head of state.

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March 11, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 11th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 11, 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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Discover the planets positions on March 11th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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March 11, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 11, 1985 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 11, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 10:39 pm and setting at 09:30 am.

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

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Who was born on March 11, 1985?


Famous people born on March 11, 1985:

  • Tarrie Young

    NBA star known for exceptional scoring ability.

  • Khristin Perry

    Investigative journalist known for her in-depth coverage of social issues.

  • Cassandra Fairbanks

    Known for her work in alternative media and political commentary.

  • Stace Keating

    Stace Keating is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist who is the lead vocalist of the indie rock band 'The Wooden Sky'.

  • Greg Olsen

    American football player and commentator.

  • Paul Bissonnette

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Daniel Vázquez Evuy

    Equatoguinean footballer.

  • Nikolai Topor-Stanley

    Australian footballer.

  • Stelios Malezas

    Greek footballer.

  • Hakuhō Shō

    Mongolian sumo wrestler.

  • Daniel Evuy

    Equatoguinean footballer.

  • Luis Hernández

    Mexican figure skater.

  • Ajantha Mendis

    Sri lankan cricketer.

  • Sonia Radeva

    Bulgarian figure skater.

  • Kai Reus

    Dutch cyclist.

  • Derek Schouman

    American football player.

  • Viktorija Žemaitytė

    Lithuanian heptathlete.

  • Hakuho Sho

    The 69th yokozuna, mongolian sumo wrestling champion.

  • Cindy Santos (Nouvelle Star)
  • Nicole Minetti

Whose famous birthday is on March 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on March 11th:

  • Terrence Howard
    Terrence Howard

    Terrence howard is an american actor known for his roles in films such as hustle & flow and iron man.

  • Johnny Knoxville
    Johnny Knoxville

    American comedian, actor, screenwriter, and stunt performer.

  • Thora Birch
    Thora Birch

    American actress.

  • Anton Yelchin
    Anton Yelchin

    Anton yelchin was a russian-american actor known for his roles in star trek and alpha dog.

  • Alex Kingston
    Alex Kingston

    Alex kingston is an english actress known for her role as river song in the tv series doctor who.

  • Sam Donaldson
    Sam Donaldson

    American television newscaster, anchor, reporter, and anchor.

  • Sandra Milo
    Sandra Milo

    Tunisian-italian actress.

  • Jeffrey Nordling
    Jeffrey Nordling

    American actor.

  • Peter Berg
    Peter Berg

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Cheryl Lynn
    Cheryl Lynn

    American singer-songwriter.

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March 11, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 1 month old,

or 469 months and 7 days old,

or 2040 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14283 days old,

if you were born on March 11, 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 March 11, 1985?

There are 327 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 11th 2025.

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

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

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March 11, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on March 11th?

Famous deaths on March 11th:

  • Betty Hutton
    Betty Hutton

    Battle creek, michigan -- actress (greatest show on earth).

  • Geraldine Farrar
    Geraldine Farrar

    American singer, with an operatic voice and a strong lyric soprano.

  • Vince Edwards
    Vince Edwards

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor (ben casey and matt lincoln, firehouse).

  • Alyxander Fleming

    Scottish bacteriologist who discovered the antibiotic properties of penicillin, a milestone in the history of medicine.

  • Ithiel de Sola Pool

    Renowned political scientist and entrepreneur.

  • Sherburne Burnham

    Known for his discovery of numerous double stars.

  • Eveleigh Nash

    Renowned British author known for her novels and poetry.

  • Lokelani Kauanoe

    Hawaiian activist and politician known for her advocacy for Native Hawaiian rights.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on March 11th

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March 11, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on March 11, 1985:

  • Zambia - Youth Day.
  • Blessed Auria
  • Lesotho - Moshoeshoe Day.
  • Lithuania - Reestablishment of Lithuania's Independence.
  • United States - Johnny Appleseed Day, 311 Day
  • Blessed John Righi

Saints celebrated on March 11, 1985:

  • Saint Rosina
  • Saint Alberta
  • Saint Vindician
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March 11, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on March 11, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week March 11th and March 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 11, 1985 was Can't Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

March 11, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on March 11, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Can't Fight This Feeling youtube
  2. - The Heat Is On
  3. - Material Girl
  4. - California Girls
  5. - One More Night youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 11, 1985 was You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) by Dead Or Alive, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

March 11, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on March 11, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)
  2. - Easy Lover
  3. - I Know Him So Well
  4. - Dancing In The Dark
  5. - Material Girl

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 11, 1985 was Nightshift by Commodores, according to the R&B music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

March 11, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on March 11, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week March 11th and March 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Nightshift
  2. - Missing You
  3. - Private Dancer
  4. - Outta The World
  5. - I'll Still Be Lookin' Up To You

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March 11, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on March 11, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Ladyhawke

Ladyhawke

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Donner

Starring: Matthew Broderick, Rutger Hauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, Leo McKern

Country: United States of America

Not Quite Paradise

Not Quite Paradise

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Lewis Gilbert

Starring: Joanna Pacula, Sam Robards, Todd Graff, Kevin McNally

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

Desperately Seeking Susan

Desperately Seeking Susan

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Susan Seidelman

Starring: Rosanna Arquette, Madonna, Aidan Quinn, Mark Blum

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

March 11, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on March 11, 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:

Half Nelson

Half Nelson

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ryan Fleck

The Day the Universe Changed

The Day the Universe Changed

Release year: 1985

Starring: James Burke

Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

Drei reizende Schwestern

Drei reizende Schwestern

Release year: 1984

Thundercats

Thundercats

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

March 11, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on March 11, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Seven Mountains Of Thomas Merton by Michael Mott

The Seven Mountains Of Thomas Merton

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This is the only official biography of Merton, a New York Times bestseller that was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. It was based on both interviews and Merton's unpublished writings.

So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish by Douglas Adams

So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish

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Arthur Dent, who returned to Earth with little more than a ratty towel, a plastic shopping bag and a long, bizarre trip through time, has nothing to show for it.

Cry Of The Kalahari by Mark and Delia Owen

Cry Of The Kalahari

By:

This is the story about the Owens' life and travel in the Kalahari Desert. They met and studied rare animals, were exposed to dangers such as drought, fire, storms, etc.

The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub

The Talisman

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The "extraordinary" collaboration of #1 bestselling author Stephen King with Peter Straub (The Washington Post). An epic thriller about a young boy who tries to save his mother's lives.

See You Later Alligator by William F. Buckley Jr

See You Later Alligator

By:

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March 11, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on March 11, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Earth Fighter Rayieza

The Earth Fighter Rayieza

Platform: NEC PC-8801 FM-7 Sharp X1 MSX Famicom

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Enix Nintendo (Family Computer)

Norway 1985

Norway 1985

Platform: Apple II Commodore 64

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: Strategic Simulations Inc.

Field Combat

Field Combat

Platform: Arcade, Family Computer,[1] Virtual Console

Genre: Shooting

Publisher: Jaleco

Poly Play

Poly Play

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Various

Publisher: VEB Polytechnik

I'm Sorry

I'm Sorry

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Maze

Publisher: Sega

history

Who was the US President on March 11, 1985?

On March 11, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on March 11, 1985?

On March 11, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on March 11, 1985?

On March 11, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about March 11th?

March 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of March. 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 March 11th, such as:

  • 2019 - Battle of baghuz fawqani: international military intervention against isil. us-backed syrian forces resume offensive on baghuz, the last enclave under isil control in syria.
  • 2018 - 2017-18 south pacific cyclone season: cyclone hola made landfall in new zealand.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: at least 40 people are killed, most of them shia iraqi pilgrims. more than 100 were injured in twin bombings in damascus' bab al-saghir.

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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 March 1985?

March 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with March being the 3rd 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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Monday March 11, 1985