Saturday October 12, 1985: on this day

October 12, 1985 was the 285th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is October 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 October 12, 1985, who was born and died on October 12, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 12, 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 12th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 12, 1985?


October 12, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 285th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1985 can also be written as 10/12/1985 in the US and as 12/10/1985 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1985 in October 1985 calendar

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October 12, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 12, 1985:

  • Challenger moves to vandenberg afb for mating of sts 61a mission
  • International physicians for prevention of nuclear war receives nobel prize.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th 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 12, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 12, 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 October 12th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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The moon phase on October 12, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:55 am and setting at 06:14 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 12, 1985?


Famous people born on October 12, 1985:

  • Falan Khan

    Renowned footballer who led his team to multiple championships.

  • Shakti Mohan

    Shakti mohan is a renowned indian dancer known for winning the dance reality show dance india dance and for her choreography work in...

  • Sammy Winward

    Soap opera actress.

  • Mike Green

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Anna Iljuštšenko

    Estonian high jumper.

  • Greig Laidlaw

    Scottish rugby player.

  • Carl Söderberg

    Swedish ice hockey player.

  • Michelle Carter

    American shot putter.

  • Michelle Trachtenberg

    Actress.

  • Ly Jonaitis
  • Mike Green (ice hockey)
  • Lardarius Webb
  • Zhang Liangmin
  • Serginho
  • Giancarlo Carmona
  • Emilio Correa
  • Janay DeLoach

Whose famous birthday is on October 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 12th:

  • Hugh Jackman
    Hugh Jackman

    Australian producer and actor who is involved with film, musical theatre and television.

  • Josh Hutcherson
    Josh Hutcherson

    Josh hutcherson is an american actor known for his role as peeta mellark in the hunger games film series.

  • Young Jeezy
    Young Jeezy

    Young jeezy, also known as jeezy, is an american rapper and actor known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre and his hit singles such...

  • Brigitte Lahaie
    Brigitte Lahaie

    French radio talk show host, actress in mainstream films and former pornographic actor of x-rated movies.

  • Akshara Haasan
    Akshara Haasan

    Indian film actress known for her work in Tamil cinema.

  • Luciano Pavarotti
    Luciano Pavarotti

    He is an italian operatic tenor who has been a star for hundreds of recordings and international performances.

  • Doona Bae
    Doona Bae

    Doona bae is a south korean actress known for her roles in popular films such as the host and cloud atlas.

  • Tyler Blackburn
    Tyler Blackburn

    Tyler blackburn is a tv actor known for his role as caleb rivers in the tv series pretty little liars.

  • Kirk Cameron
    Kirk Cameron

    American actor best known for his role in the abc sitcom "growing pains" as the loving, wholesome child.

  • Susan Anton
    Susan Anton

    American actress, singer and dancer.

See more famous people and celebrities born on October 12th

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


You are 38 years 5 months old,

or 461 months and 16 days old,

or 2006 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14047 days old,

if you were born on October 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 October 12, 1985?

There are 198 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 12th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on October 12, 1985:

  • Johnny Olson
    Johnny Olson

    American game show announcer price is right, dies at 75.

  • Ricky Wilson

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist (b. 1953).

  • Sergej Ivanovič Osipov
  • Duke Dinsmore

What famous deaths happened on October 12th?

Famous deaths on October 12th:

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Sonja Henie
    Sonja Henie

    The norwegian champion ice skater, with over 257 medals and cups.

  • Joan Leslie
    Joan Leslie

    American actress, dancer, and vaudevillian (b. 1925).

  • Leon Ames
    Leon Ames

    Actor (father to the bride), passes away at 91 after suffering a stroke.

  • Sheila Florance
    Sheila Florance

    Australian actress in television and film (born 1916).

  • Conchata Ferrell
    Conchata Ferrell

    American actress (d. 2020).

  • Doris Davenport
    Doris Davenport

    Actress (behind the news westerner), dies in 81.

  • Nat Pendleton
    Nat Pendleton

    Olympic wrestler/actor (reckless) dies at 72.

  • Aline MacMahon
    Aline MacMahon

    Us actress, backdoor to heaven, dies at 92.

  • Wilt Chamberlain

    Legendary NBA player and one of the greatest scorers and rebounders in basketball history.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on October 12th

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


Holidays on October 12, 1985:

  • El Dia de la Raza - Latin America.
  • French Republican Calendar - Chanvre (Hemp) Day, twenty-first day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • Columbus Day (traditionally) - United States.
  • Spain - Hispanic Day, National Day
  • Malawi - Mother's Day
  • Equatorial Guinea - Independence Day (from Spain, 1968)
  • Also see October 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • RC Saints - Our Lady of the Pillar (Zaragoza, Spain); Saint Wilfrid
  • St. Fiace
  • Roman festivals - Fortuna Redux, last day of the Ludi Augustales
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October 12, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1985 was Oh Sheila by Ready For The World, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

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

The music chart in the USA on October 12, 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:

  1. - Oh Sheila
  2. - Money For Nothing
  3. - Take On Me
  4. - Saving All My Love For You
  5. - Part-Time Lover youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1985 was The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

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

The music chart in the UK on October 12, 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:

  1. - The Power Of Love
  2. - If I Was
  3. - Trapped
  4. - Take On Me
  5. - Lean On Me (Ah-Li-Ayo)

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 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 12, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 12, 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:

  1. - You Are My Lady
  2. - I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much
  3. - Part-Time Lover youtube
  4. - The Show
  5. - Oh Sheila

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

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

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

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

Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except

Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Josh Becker

Starring: Robert Rickman, John Manfredi, Timothy Patrick Quill, Sam Raimi

Silver Bullet

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

Sweet Dreams

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Karel Reisz

Starring: Jessica Lange, Ed Harris, Ann Wedgeworth, David Clennon

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

The most popular TV Series on October 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:

The Equalizer

The Equalizer

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Rocky Road

Rocky Road

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Brian K. Roberts

In Sickness and in Health

In Sickness and in Health

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Roger Melvin

Thundercats

Thundercats

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

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

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

The Cider House Rules by John Irving

The Cider House Rules

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The Cider House Rules was first published in 1985. It is set in rural Maine during the first half century. The story of Dr.

The Fourth Deadly Sin by Lawrence Sanders

The Fourth Deadly Sin

By:

Edward Delaney, a retired police detective chief, is summoned back to the force to pursue a murderer who acts like a fox. It was a cold November night. Dr.

Last Wish by Betty Rollin

Last Wish

By:

At a time when tempers flare over the Oregon assisted suicide law and Jack Kevorkian's physician-aid-in-dying, Last Wish, Betty Rollin's groundbreaking New York Times bestseller, is due for a rereading.

A Passion For Excellence by Tom Peters and Nancy Austin

A Passion For Excellence

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For people who are looking to make a difference in their careers, A Passion for Excellence is the most important, inspiring and career-transforming book that has ever been published.

After The Reunion by Rona Jaffe

After The Reunion

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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.

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

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

Pachicom

Pachicom

Platform: MSX Family Computer PC-88 Famicom Disk System

Genre: Parlor game (Gambling)

Publisher: Toemiland

Lot Lot

Lot Lot

Platform: Family Computer[1] Arcade MSX NEC PC-8801

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Tokuma Shoten

Eddie Kidd Jump Challenge

Eddie Kidd Jump Challenge

Platform: C64, MSX, ZX Spectrum, Acorn Electron, BBC Micro

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Martech

The Arc of Yesod

The Arc of Yesod

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64

Genre: Platform

Publisher: Thor Computer Software

Marsport

Marsport

Platform: Amstrad CPC ZX Spectrum

Genre: Arcade adventure

Publisher: Gargoyle Games

history

Who was the US President on October 12, 1985?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on October 12, 1985?

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

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What is special about October 12th?

October 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Wedding of princess eugenie & jack brooksbank: in the second british royal wedding of 2018, princess eugenie wed jack brooksbank at st george's chapel windsor castle.
  • 2017 - In the kurram valley, pakistani forces rescue joshua boyle, an american citizen, and their family from north-west pakistani war. the taliban had kidnapped the family in afghanistan's wardak province five years ago. (global news),
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war: haider al-abadi, the iraqi prime minister rejects turkey’s claim that turkish forces should be part of an operation to retake mosul from militant-held forces.

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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 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.

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Saturday October 12, 1985