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About May 13th, 1985, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia police dropped a bomb on the MOVE organization's headquarters at 6221 Osage Avenue, resulting in the deaths of 11 people, including five children, and the destruction of 61 homes in the surrounding neighborhood.
- Day of the week: May 13th, 1985 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- #1 US song: Don't You (Forget About Me) by Simple Minds
- #1 UK song: 19 by Paul Hardcastle
- Popular movie: Back to the Future directed by Robert Zemeckis
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- May 13, 1985: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 13, 1985?
- Who was born on May 13, 1985?
- May 13, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- May 13, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- May 13, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 13, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 13, 1985?
- Back in 1985
May 13, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 13, 1985:
- Philadelphia police bomb MOVE headquarters, killing 11 and destroying 61 homes On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia police dropped a bomb on the MOVE organization's headquarters at 6221 Osage Avenue, resulting in the deaths of 11 people, including five children, and the destruction of 61 homes in the surrounding neighborhood. source: britannica.com
- Yankees' dramatic comeback capped by Mattingly's walk-off home run On May 13, 1985, the New York Yankees overcame an 8-0 deficit against the Minnesota Twins, scoring five runs in the sixth inning and three in the ninth. With two outs in the bottom of the ninth, Don Mattingly hit a three-run walk-off home run off former Yankee Ron Davis, securing a 9-8 victory. This game was notable for Mattingly's performance, including a home run from both sides of the plate, and for the Yankees' record-tying comeback. source: mlb.com
May 13, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 13, 1985?
Who was born on May 13, 1985?
Famous people born on May 13, 1985:
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Iwan RheonIwan Rheon is a Welsh actor, singer, and musician best known internationally for his roles in television series such as 'Game of Thrones' (as Ramsay Bolton) and 'Misfits' (as Simon Bellamy). He is also recognized for his work on stage and in music. [bio]
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Jaroslav HalákProfessional Slovak ice hockey goaltender who has played for multiple NHL teams, including the Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues.
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Travis ZajacCanadian professional ice hockey center who spent most of his career with the New Jersey Devils in the NHL.
May 13, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 13, 1985:
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Leatrice JoyLeatrice Joy was an American actress known for her work during the silent film era. She gained prominence through her collaborations with director Cecil B. DeMille and became one of the most popular leading ladies of the 1920s. [bio]
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Richard EllmannRenowned American literary critic and biographer, best known for his seminal works on Oscar Wilde and James Joyce.
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Aleksandr Aleksandrovič Mikulin
May 13, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 13, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 13th and May 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 13, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 13, 1985 was Don't You (Forget About Me) by Simple Minds, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
- Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)
- Madonna - Crazy For You
- Murray Head - One Night In Bangkok
- Wham! - Everything She Wants (Remix)
- Sade - Smooth Operator
May 13, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 13, 1985 was 19 by Paul Hardcastle, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
- Paul Hardcastle - 19
- Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer
- Bronski Beat & Marc Almond - I Feel Love (Medley)
- Duran Duran - A View To A Kill
- DeBarge - Rhythm Of The Night
May 13, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 13, 1985 was Fresh by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
- Kool & The Gang - Fresh
- USA For Africa - We Are The World
- Whitney Houston - You Give Good Love
- Mary Jane Girls - In My House
- Sade - Smooth Operator
May 13, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th is Taurus.
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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 13, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 13, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 13, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 13, 1985 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 13, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 03:10 am and setting at 03:11 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 04, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1985.
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Someone born on May 13, 1985 is:
41 years 2 months old,
or 494 months and 30 days old,
or 2152 weeks and 2 days old,
or 15066 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 13, 1985?
There are 274 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 13th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 13, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 13, 1985.
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Why 1985 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on May 13, 1985, a 1985 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to May 13, 1985 includes Philadelphia police bomb MOVE headquarters, killing 11 and destroying 61 homes, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around May 13, 1985 included “Don't You (Forget About Me)” by Simple Minds, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of May 13, 1985 included Back to the Future, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
May 13, 1985 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Iwan Rheon, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make May 13, 1985 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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