Friday April 12, 1985: on this day

April 12, 1985 was the 102nd day of the year 1985, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Friday.

Is April 12, 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 April 12, 1985, who was born and died on April 12, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 12, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Are The World by USA for Africa), movies (e.g. The Return of the Living Dead, directed by Dan O'Bannon), TV series (e.g. Mussolini And I) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 12th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 12, 1985?


April 12, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1985 can also be written as 4/12/1985 in the US and as 12/4/1985 in UK and Europe.

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April 12, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 12, 1985:

  • 16th shuttle mission (51d) - discovery 4 launched with senator jake garn
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  • El descanso bombing: a terrorist bombing attributed to the islamic jihad organization in the ''el descanso'' restaurant near madrid, spain, mostly attended by u.s. personnel of the torrejon air force base, causes 18 dead (all spaniards) and 82 injured.

April 12, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 12, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

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 12, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on April 12th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 12, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 12, 1985 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 12, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 01:59 am and setting at 12:08 pm.

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

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Who was born on April 12, 1985?


Famous people born on April 12, 1985:

  • Mekaela Box

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer with a remarkable career.

  • Daijanae Williams

    Bestselling author of several critically acclaimed novels.

  • Danniell Green

    Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

  • Hitomi Yoshizawa

    Japanese singer (morning musume dream morning musume, hangry & angry).

  • Quamere Squalls

    Renowned soccer player with exceptional goal-scoring abilities.

  • Juelle Hampton

    Talented soccer player who has represented her country in international competitions.

  • Morgin King

    Talented basketball player with a strong presence on the court.

  • Milaina Smith

    Former professional soccer player who represented her country in multiple World Cups.

  • Brityn Jarvis

    Accomplished swimmer with multiple records and medals.

  • Atalya Shapiro

    Talented gymnast who has won multiple championships.

  • Maysun Al-Damluji

    Accomplished swimmer who has won multiple championships.

  • Deylani Prado

    Talented striker who played for several top clubs in his career.

  • Jhoselin Mejia

    Talented boxer with a successful career in the ring.

  • Meziah Brooks

    Skilled soccer player with a strong presence on the field.

  • Noheli Cortes

    Record-breaking track and field athlete with exceptional sprinting abilities.

  • Britanee McCoy

    Renowned striker in women's soccer.

  • Rosealynn Mejia

    Acclaimed singer with a powerful voice and stage presence.

  • Kynlea Wright

    Renowned for her vibrant and abstract art pieces.

  • Deicy Mariano

    Accomplished swimmer who has won multiple championships.

  • Jasier Sanchez

    Skilled soccer player who played for various top clubs.

Whose famous birthday is on April 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 12th:

  • Ed O'Neill
    Ed O'Neill

    Ed o'neill is an american actor best known for his roles as al bundy in the sitcom married.

  • Shannen Doherty
    Shannen Doherty

    American actress, who started showbiz at the age of 12 on "little house on the prairie" (1982-1983).

  • Saoirse Ronan
    Saoirse Ronan

    Saoirse ronan is an irish actress known for her roles in films such as atonement, lady bird, and little women.

  • Herbie Hancock
    Herbie Hancock

    American composer and musician.

  • Brooklyn Decker
    Brooklyn Decker

    Brooklyn decker is an american actress and model known for her appearances in movies such as 'just go with it' and 'battleship'.

  • Claire Danes
    Claire Danes

    Claire danes is a tv actress known for her roles in the tv series homeland and my so-called life.

  • Jennifer Morrison
    Jennifer Morrison

    Jennifer morrison is an american actress known for her role as dr.

  • David Cassidy
    David Cassidy

    American actor and singer.

  • Jean-Pierre Marielle
    Jean-Pierre Marielle

    French actor who appeared in over 100 films.

  • Lisa Gerrard
    Lisa Gerrard

    Australian singer-songwriter "dead can dance".

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April 12, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 11 months old,

or 467 months and 7 days old,

or 2031 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14221 days old,

if you were born on April 12, 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 April 12, 1985?

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday April 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 12, 1985.

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April 12, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 12, 1985:

  • Seiji Miyaguchi
  • Floyd Theard
  • Édouard Baumann

What famous deaths happened on April 12th?

Famous deaths on April 12th:

  • Josephine Baker
    Josephine Baker

    Ernest hemingway described her as the most beautiful woman he ever saw, or will ever see, as an american-french singer and entertainer.

  • Gilbert Gottfried
    Gilbert Gottfried

    Gilbert gottfried is a comedian known for his distinctive voice and raunchy humor, as well as for his roles in movies like aladdin and...

  • Marilyn Chambers
    Marilyn Chambers

    American porno actress.

  • Anne Jackson
    Anne Jackson

    Pennsylvania, united states -- actress.

  • Charlie Murphy
    Charlie Murphy

    American actor and comedian (b. 1959).

  • Ruth Taylor
    Ruth Taylor

    Actress (gentlemen prefer blondes), is killed at 76.

  • Sydney Lassick
    Sydney Lassick

    American actor (born in 1922).

  • Cuma Ali

    Legendary Turkish boxer known for his powerful punches and impressive record.

  • Joe Louis

    Heavyweight boxing champion known as the 'Brown Bomber.

  • Juanna de Castilla

    Queen of Castile and Aragon, known for her role in the Spanish Inquisition and support of Christopher Columbus.

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April 12, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 12, 1985:

  • Yuri's Night, an international celebration of the first human in space, Yuri Gagarin; in Russia (and formerly in USSR), the Cosmonautics Day.
  • The Roman holiday of Cerealia begins.

Observances on April 12, 1985:

  • International Day of Human Space Flight

Saints celebrated on April 12, 1985:

  • Saint Julius I
  • Saint Zeno of Verona
  • Saint Erkembode
  • Saint Damian
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April 12, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 12, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 8th and April 14th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 12, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 12, 1985 was We Are The World by USA for Africa, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 12, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 12, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Are The World
  2. - One More Night youtube
  3. - Crazy For You
  4. - Nightshift
  5. - Material Girl

April 12, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 12, 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.

April 12, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 12, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
  2. - We Are The World
  3. - Easy Lover
  4. - Move Closer
  5. - Welcome To The Pleasuredome

April 12, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 12, 1985 was Back In Stride by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

April 12, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 12, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 8th and April 14th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Back In Stride
  2. - Nightshift
  3. - I'll Still Be Lookin' Up To You
  4. - 'Til My Baby Comes Home
  5. - Be Your Man

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April 12, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 12, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Return of the Living Dead

The Return of the Living Dead

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Dan O'Bannon

Starring: Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Thom Mathews

Country: United States of America

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

Stick

Stick

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Burt Reynolds

Starring: Burt Reynolds, Candice Bergen, George Segal, Charles Durning

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

Nine Deaths of the Ninja

Nine Deaths of the Ninja

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Emmett Alston

Starring: Shô Kosugi, Brent Huff, Emilia Crow, Blackie Dammett

April 12, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 12, 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:

Mussolini and I

Mussolini and I

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Alberto Negrin

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

Thundercats

Thundercats

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

April 12, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 12, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Son Of The Morning Star by Evan S. Connell

Son Of The Morning Star

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Custer's Last Stand is one of the most significant events in American history. More than 100 years later, books are still being written and people continue to debate about it.

The Living Planet by David Attenborough

The Living Planet

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The Living Planet: A Portrait of the Earth

If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon

If Tomorrow Comes

By:

Tracy Whitney, a lovely and idealistic woman is sentenced to a 15-year term in an escape-proof penitentiary. She fights back with brilliant ingenuity to defeat the untouchable crime lords that put her there.

Inside, Outside by Herman Wouk

Inside, Outside

By:

The Pulitzer Prize-winning Pulitzer Prize-winning author "Marjorie Morningstar", and "The Caine Mutiny," describes cultural conflicts in David Goodkind's life as Special Assistant to President Obama.

The Hunt For Red October by Tom Clancy

The Hunt For Red October

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This is the bestseller that launched Tom Clancy’s remarkable career. This is a military thriller that gripped readers with its action and was so precise, it was even rumored that the author wrote it.

April 12, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 12, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Chubby Cherub

Chubby Cherub

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Action

Publisher: Bandai

Dig Dug II

Dig Dug II

Platform: Arcade, Famicom/NES, Famicom Disk System, Wii Virtual Console, Wii U Virtual Console

Genre: Action

Publisher: JP Namco; NA Bandai

Gyroscope

Gyroscope

Platform: Acorn Electron, Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Arcade

Publisher: Melbourne House

Psi 5 Trading Company

Psi 5 Trading Company

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Commodore 64, DOS, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Space trading game

Publisher: Accolade

Delta 16

Delta 16

Platform: Commodore 16 Commodore 64

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Amersoft

history

Who was the US President on April 12, 1985?

On April 12, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 12, 1985?

On April 12, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 12, 1985?

On April 12, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 12th?

April 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of April. 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 April 12th, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 quetta bombing, 20 people killed and 50 others hurt in suicide bombing attack at quetta market, pakistan.
  • 2018 - Poisoning of sergei skripal and yulia skripal. the organisation for the prohibition of chemical weapons stated that it agreed with uk authorities regarding their analysis of the toxic chemical that was used against the skripals. the uk identified the substance as a novichok nerve agents, a russian-developed type.
  • 2017 - Ten people are killed at inabanga in bohol in the philippines' central visayas after the armed forces and national police clash with abu sayyaf suspects.

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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 April 1985?

April 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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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Friday April 12, 1985