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October 11, 1985 was the 284th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.
Is October 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 October 11, 1985, who was born and died on October 11, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 11, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Oh Sheila by Ready For The World), movies (e.g. Phenomena, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. The Equalizer) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 11th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was October 11, 1985?
- October 11, 1985: What happened on that day?
- October 11, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 11, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on October 11, 1985?
- October 11, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- October 11, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- October 11, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- October 11, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- October 11, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- October 11, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- October 11, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- October 11, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on October 11, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 11, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on October 11, 1985?
What day of the week was October 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 11, 1985:
- Us intercepts egyptian boeing with achille lauro terrorists
- Us president ronald reagan bans importation of south african krugerrand gold coins.
October 11, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th is Libra.
Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
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.
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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on October 11th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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October 11, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 11, 1985 was New Moon.
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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Who was born on October 11, 1985?
Famous people born on October 11, 1985:
![Michelle Trachtenberg]()
Michelle TrachtenbergMichelle trachtenberg is an american actress known for her roles in popular tv shows and movies such as buffy the vampire slayer and gossip...
- Aya Kiguchi
Japanese singer and model.
- Jarell Houston
Known as J-Boog, he is a member of the R&B group B2K.
- Jameson Lopp
Jameson Lopp is a prominent Bitcoin entrepreneur and cypherpunk.
- Nesta Carter
Jamaican sprinter.
- Peter Ölvecký
Slovak ice hockey player.
- Yang Cheng
Chinese footballer.
- Álvaro Fernández
Uruguayan footballer.
- Destiny Moore
Instagram star.
- Sam Robertson
Scottish actor and model.
- Marina and the Diamonds
Musician.
Whose famous birthday is on October 11th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 11th:
![Nivin Pauly]()
Nivin PaulyRenowned Indian actor known for his work in Malayalam cinema.
![Amitabh Bachchan]()
Amitabh BachchanIndian actor, producer, singer, and tv host.
![Luke Perry]()
Luke PerryLuke perry was an american actor best known for his role as dylan mckay on the tv series beverly hills, 90210.
![Rakul Preet Singh]()
Rakul Preet SinghRakul preet singh is an indian actress known for her work in telugu and tamil films.
![Emily Deschanel]()
Emily DeschanelShe is an american actress, both on film and television.
![Jane Krakowski]()
Jane KrakowskiJane krakowski is an american actress known for her roles in tv shows like 30 rock and ally mcbeal.
![Matt Bomer]()
Matt BomerMatt bomer is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like white collar and american horror story.
![Jodi Benson]()
Jodi BensonJodi benson is an american actress best known for providing the voice of ariel in disney's the little mermaid.
![Mario Lopez]()
Mario LopezMario lopez is an american actor, television host, and entertainment journalist, best known for his role as a.c.
![Joan Cusack]()
Joan CusackAmerican comedian and actress, nominated twice as best supporting actress oscar.
October 11, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 38 years 6 months old,
or 462 months and 8 days old,
or 2010 weeks
or 14070 days old,
if you were born on October 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 October 11, 1985?
There are 175 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 11th 2024.
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.
October 11, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on October 11, 1985:
- Tex Williams
American singer-songwriter and guitarist (d. 1985).
What famous deaths happened on October 11th?
Famous deaths on October 11th:
![Angela Lansbury]()
Angela LansburyBritish-american actress who rose to stardom in 1960s broadway musical "mame", then as jessica fletcher, a hit tv series called "murder she...
![Bonita Granville]()
Bonita GranvilleBonita Granville was an American actress known for her role in the Nancy Drew film series.
![Richard Denning]()
Richard DenningPoughkeepsie (new york) -- actor (steve karen, hawaii five-0).
![Richard Cromwell]()
Richard CromwellOliver cromwell was a british politician, and he is the son of a prominent family.
![Chico Marx]()
Chico MarxAmerican comedian, who was a star on both the stage and in films.
![Paul Shenar]()
Paul ShenarActor (deadly forces, dream lover), who dies at 53.
![Chester Conklin]()
Chester ConklinActor (greed modern times), dies in 83.
- Edit Piaf
Edith Piaf was a renowned French singer and actress, known for her powerful and emotional performances.
- Dorotea Lange
American documentary photographer famous for her work during the Great Depression.
- Redd Foxx
Legendary comedian and actor best known for his role in 'Sanford and Son'.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 11th
October 11, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on October 11, 1985:
- International Day of the Girl Child
October 11, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on October 11, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 7th and October 13th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
October 11, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on October 11, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
- Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
- A-Ha - Take On Me
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- 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.
October 11, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on October 11, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love
- Midge Ure - If I Was
- Colonel Abrams - Trapped
- A-ha - Take On Me
- 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 R&B music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.
October 11, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on October 11, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 7th and October 13th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Freddie Jackson - You Are My Lady
- Bobby Womack - I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much
- Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
- Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew - The Show
- Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
October 11, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on October 11, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
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
Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Josh Becker
Starring: Robert Rickman, John Manfredi, Timothy Patrick Quill, Sam Raimi
Silver Bullet
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Daniel Attias
Starring: Gary Busey, Everett McGill, Corey Haim, Megan Follows
Country: United States of America
Sweet Dreams
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Karel Reisz
Starring: Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Ann Wedgeworth, David Clennon
October 11, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on October 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:
The Equalizer
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
Rocky Road
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Brian K. Roberts
In Sickness and in Health
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Roger Melvin
Thundercats
Release year: 1985
Country: United States of America
October 11, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on October 11, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Texas
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener's epic saga spans four and a quarter centuries and chronicles Texas' epic history, from its Spanish roots during the age of conquistadors, to its current status as one of America’s most affluent and diverse states.
After The Reunion
By: Rona Jaffe
After the Reunion is Rona Jaffe's popular sequel to Class Reunion. It tells the heartwarming stories of Annabel, Daphne and Chris five years after their class reunion.
The Accidental Tourist
By: Anne Tyler
"POIGNANT . . . FUNNY . . THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST IS ONE HER BEST. . . . [TYLER] HAS NEVER BEEN STRONGER."-The
Lake Wobegon Days
By: Garrison Keillor
"Lake Wobegon Days" is about how our fears, beliefs and desires are dissolved into abstractions. It can also be about how we get re-energized from time to time. . . This book is about Mr.
October 11, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on October 11, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
The Rats
Rambo
Alien 8
Be-Bop High School
Lord of the Rings: Game One
Who was the US President on October 11, 1985?
On October 11, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 11, 1985?
On October 11, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on October 11, 1985?
On October 11, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about October 11th?
October 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of October. 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 October 11th, such as:
- 2018 - A river in bududa (uganda) bursts, resulting in the deaths of at least 41 people. many others are also injured and displaced.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: three suicide bombers attacked a police command centre in damascus killing two and injuring six more. the sun reports that sally jones, a british-born recruiter for isil, was killed in a drone strike by the united states in june. she was fleeing raqqa, syria with her 12-year old son.
- 2016 - According to reports, a gunman dressed in an afghan police uniform kills 14 people and injures many more at the shiite karte skhi shrine in kabul, just before ashura begins. the attacker is killed by police. (upi),
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 October 1985?
October 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.
