What happened on Friday July 12, 1985?

Here's what happened on July 12, 1985:

• Ronald Reagan's Colon Cancer Discovery Doctors discovered a cancerous growth in President Ronald Reagan's colon, marking a significant health event during his presidency. This discovery would lead to surgical intervention and raised public awareness about colon cancer screening.
• Space Shuttle STS 51-F Launch Scrubbed The Space Shuttle STS 51-F mission launch was abruptly canceled at T-3 seconds due to an unexpected main engine shutdown. This last-minute abort highlighted the critical safety protocols in space missions during the 1980s.
• Singin' in the Rain Musical Opens The musical adaptation of the classic film 'Singin' in the Rain' premiered at the Gershwin Theater in New York City, bringing the beloved story to Broadway and introducing the timeless musical to a new generation of theater enthusiasts.
• Emil Hegle Svendsen Birth Emil Hegle Svendsen, a renowned Norwegian biathlete, was born on this date. He would later become a prominent athlete in winter sports, representing Norway in international competitions.

Events in 1985

July 12, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 12, 1985

Newspapers from Jul. 12, 1985

July 12, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1985 can also be written as 7/12/1985 in the US and as 12/7/1985 in UK and Europe.

July 12, 1985 in July 1985 calendar

Famous people born on July 12, 1985:

• Natasha Poly

  Prominent Russian supermodel who has been a significant presence in international fashion, walking runways and appearing on major magazine...

• Emil Hegle Svendsen

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on July 12th

Famous people died on July 12, 1985:

• Guadalupe Sánchez

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on July 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 1985 was A View To A Kill by Duran Duran, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. Duran Duran - A View To A Kill
2. Phil Collins - Sussudio
3. Prince - Raspberry Beret
4. Survivor - The Search Is Over
5. Eurythmics - Would I Lie To You?

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 12, 1985 was Frankie by Sister Sledge, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. Sister Sledge - Frankie
2. Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F
3. Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
4. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
5. Madonna - Crazy For You

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 1985 was Hangin' On A String by Loose Ends, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. Loose Ends - Hangin' On A String
2. Freddie Jackson - Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
3. Rene & Angela - Save Your Love (For #1)
4. Prince And The Revolution - Raspberry Beret
5. Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly - Too Many Games

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 12th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 12, 1985 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 12, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:24 am and setting at 04:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jul 31, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on July 12, 1985

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Someone born on July 12, 1985 is:

39 years 10 months old,

or 478 months and 2 days old,

or 2078 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14551 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 12, 1985?

There are 59 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 12th 2025.

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

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

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