What happened on Friday October 11, 1985?

Here's what happened on October 11, 1985:

• US Intercepts Egyptian Boeing with Achille Lauro Terrorists The United States military successfully intercepted an Egyptian Boeing aircraft carrying terrorists involved in the Achille Lauro hijacking, a significant counter-terrorism operation that demonstrated the US commitment to combating international terrorism.
• Reagan Bans South African Krugerrand Gold Coin Imports President Ronald Reagan issued an executive order banning the importation of South African Krugerrand gold coins as part of the broader international sanctions against the apartheid regime in South Africa, highlighting the United States' stance against racial discrimination.
• Magnitude 4.5 Earthquake Strikes Guatemala A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.5 occurred in Guatemala, causing potential localized damage and geological disruption in the region.

Events in 1985

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

Magazines from Oct. 11, 1985

Newspapers from Oct. 11, 1985

October 11, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 284th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 1985 can also be written as 10/11/1985 in the US and as 11/10/1985 in UK and Europe.

October 11, 1985 in October 1985 calendar

Famous people born on October 11, 1985:

• Michelle Trachtenberg

  Michelle Trachtenberg is an American actress best known for her roles in 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' as Dawn Summers and in the teen drama...

• Marina and the Diamonds

  Marina Diamandis, known professionally as Marina and the Diamonds, is a Welsh singer-songwriter known for her indie pop music and...

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on October 11th

Famous people died on October 11, 1985:

• Tex Williams

  Tex Williams was a prominent American country and western swing singer-songwriter known for his distinctive vocal style and guitar skills...

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on October 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 11, 1985 was Oh Sheila by Ready For The World, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
2. Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
3. A-Ha - Take On Me
4. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
5. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 11, 1985 was The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love
2. Midge Ure - If I Was
3. Colonel Abrams - Trapped
4. A-ha - Take On Me
5. Red Box - Lean On Me (Ah-Li-Ayo)

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 11, 1985 was You Are My Lady by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Freddie Jackson - You Are My Lady
2. Bobby Womack - I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much
3. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
4. Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew - The Show
5. Ready For The World - Oh Sheila

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 11, 1985 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 11, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:39 am and setting at 05:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on October 11, 1985

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Someone born on October 11, 1985 is:

39 years 7 months old,

or 475 months and 3 days old,

or 2065 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14460 days old,

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

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 11th 2025.

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

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

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