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August 13, 1985 was the 225th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is August 13, 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 August 13, 1985, who was born and died on August 13, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 13, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shout by Tears For Fears), movies (e.g. Legend, directed by Ridley Scott), TV series (e.g. Stingray) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 13th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 13, 1985?
- August 13, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 13, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 13, 1985?
- August 13, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 13, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- August 13, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 13, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- August 13, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 13, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 13, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 13, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 13, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on August 13, 1985?
What day of the week was August 13, 1985?
August 13, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 225th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 13, 1985 can also be written as 8/13/1985 in the US and as 13/8/1985 in UK and Europe.
August 13, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 13, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 13th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 13, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 13, 1985 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 August 13, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 02:34 am and setting at 07:21 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Aug 30, 1985.
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Who was born on August 13, 1985?
Famous people born on August 13, 1985:
- Victorious Horton
Victorious Horton is an Australian former competitive swimmer who won a gold medal in the 400-meter freestyle event at the 2016 Summer...
- Geovannie Ortiz
Professional baseball player known for his exceptional hitting skills.
- Gerrit van Look
German rugby player and coach.
- Lacey Brown
American singer-songwriter.
- Grega Bole
Slovenian cyclist.
- Vilmarie Mojica
- Dominic Oduro
- Elçin Sangu
- Marija Savinova
- Séïdath Tchomogo
- Khalil Velasquez
- Iván Vásquez
- Atakan Yüksel
- Mattia Pasini
- Patrick Asiata
- Luisa Gullotti
- Mohammed Kasola
- Olubayo Adefemi
Whose famous birthday is on August 13th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 13th:
![Moritz Bleibtreu]()
Moritz BleibtreuGerman actor known for his roles in movies like 'Run Lola Run' and 'The Baader Meinhof Complex'.
![Heike Makatsch]()
Heike MakatschHeike makatsch is a german actress known for her roles in love actually and resident evil.
![Sebastian Stan]()
Sebastian StanSebastian stan is a romanian-american actor known for his role as bucky barnes/winter soldier in the marvel cinematic universe.
![Dan Fogelberg]()
Dan FogelbergAmerican singer-songwriter with a sweet voice and sweet face.
![Robert Ryan]()
Robert RyanAmerican bullfighter.
![John Slattery]()
John SlatteryAmerican actor and director.
![Paul Greengrass]()
Paul GreengrassEnglish screenwriter and director.
![Neville Brand]()
Neville BrandAmerican actor (d. 1992).
![Madhur Jaffrey]()
Madhur JaffreyAuthor of cookbooks / actress (shakespeare wallah).
![Debi Mazar]()
Debi MazarDebi mazar is an american actress known for her roles in 'goodfellas' and 'entourage'.
August 13, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 38 years 8 months old,
or 464 months and 13 days old,
or 2019 weeks and 3 days old,
or 14136 days old,
if you were born on August 13, 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 August 13, 1985?
There are 109 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 13th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 13, 1985.
August 13, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 13, 1985:
![Marion Martin]()
Marion MartinActress (dakota lil queen of burlesque), is killed at 67.
- Shiva Naipaul
What famous deaths happened on August 13th?
Famous deaths on August 13th:
![Nino Ferrer]()
Nino FerrerPop music songwriter and singer from italy.
![Julia Child]()
Julia ChildAmerican chef and author of more than nine cookbooks.
![Kenny Baker]()
Kenny BakerEnglish actor and musician (b. 1934).
![Helen Mack]()
Helen MackAmerican singer and actress (d. 1986).
![Jane Darwell]()
Jane DarwellActress (girls in prison), dies at 87 from a heart attack.
![Elaine Hammerstein]()
Elaine HammersteinAmerican actress (born 1897).
- Flornce Nightingale
Pioneering nurse known for her work during the Crimean War.
- Wyllow Nightingale
Wyllow Nightingale was a pioneering nurse who revolutionized healthcare during the Crimean War.
- Burel Delacroix
Burel Delacroix was a French Romantic painter known for his large-scale historical paintings.
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August 13, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 13, 1985:
- International Lefthanders Day
- St. Wigbert
- RC saints - Pontianus and Hippolytus, Radegunde (help against the pox), Cassianus of Imola (patron of shorthand-writers)
- In Brasil, Friday 13 August (agosto) is considered to be especially filled with sorrow (desgosto)
- Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 6 saints: St. Hippolytus
- St. Cassian
- St. John Berchmans
- St. John Bosco
- St. Radegund
- Roman festivals - Vertumnalias in honor of Vertumnus, and also Diana, on the Aventine hill
August 13, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 13, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 13, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 13, 1985 was Shout by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 13, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 13, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tears For Fears - Shout
- Huey Lewis & The News - Power Of Love
- Corey Hart - Never Surrender
- Sting - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
- Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
August 13, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 13, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 13, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 13, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Into The Groove
- UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
- Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
- Madonna - Holiday
- Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
August 13, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 13, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 13, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 13, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
- Debarge - Who's Holding Donna Now
- Cameo - Attack Me With Your Love
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- Patti LaBelle - Stir It Up
August 13, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 13, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Legend
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, David Bennent
Country: United States of America
Desert Hearts
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Donna Deitch
Starring: Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Audra Lindley, Andra Akers
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
American Ninja
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Sam Firstenberg
Starring: Michael Dudikoff, Steve James, Judie Aronson, Guich Koock
August 13, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 13, 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:
Stingray
Release year: 1985
Watchdog
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Yuri Kovalev
Ein Mann macht klar Schiff
Release year: 1985
Thundercats
Release year: 1985
Country: United States of America
August 13, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 13, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Inside, Outside
By: Herman Wouk
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 Amateurs
By: David Halberstam
"Astonishing . . . Moving . . The best book ever written on a sport. *Walter Clemons Newsweek "A PENETRATING FASCINATING AND REMARKABLY SUPENSEFUL NARRATIVE."
Loving Each Other
By: Leo Buscaglia
Leo Buscaglia, the bestselling author, explores the challenges and intricacies of love relationships. He poses important questions such as: How can we best integrate our lives?
A Passion For Excellence
By: Tom Peters and Nancy Austin
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.
The Dangerous Summer
By: Ernest Hemingway
The Dangerous Summer is Hemingway’s firsthand account of a brutal bullfight season. Hemingway vividly captures the relentless pace and pressure of the bullfight season, as well as the camaraderie, pride, and camaraderie.
August 13, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 13, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Kong Strikes Back!
Galactic Warriors
Beach Head II: The Dictator Strikes Back
Project Space Station
Richard Petty's Talladega
Who was the US President on August 13, 1985?
On August 13, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 13, 1985?
On August 13, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 13, 1985?
On August 13, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 13th?
August 13th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 13th day of the month of August. 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 August 13th, such as:
- 2018 - In afghanistan, war: more than 100 afghan soldiers, police officers, 13 civilians, and hundreds of taliban are killed in the ongoing offensive in ghazni. (bbc). the taliban seize camp chenaya in afghanistan, an afghan army base located in ghormach district of faryab province.
- 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: two u.s. military personnel are killed in combat operations in northern iraq and five others are injured.
- 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015): a bombing attack on a school in northern yemen has resulted in the deaths of at least 10 children and 28 injuries. houthi rebels claim that the saudi arabia-led coalition is responsible.
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 August 1985?
August 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
