What happened on Monday May 13, 1985?

Here's what happened on May 13, 1985:

• MOVE Headquarters Bombing in Philadelphia On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia police conducted a controversial and tragic operation against the MOVE organization, dropping a bomb on their headquarters. The bombing resulted in the deaths of six adults and five children, and destroyed 250 homes in the surrounding neighborhood. This event is considered one of the most extreme examples of police action against a civilian group in modern U.S. history.
• Carlton Fisk Achieves Baseball Milestone On May 13, 1985, Carlton Fisk became the fifth catcher in Major League Baseball history to steal 100 bases, a notable achievement demonstrating his versatility as a player.
• Yankees Dramatic Baseball Victory In a remarkable comeback on May 13, 1985, the New York Yankees rallied from an 8-0 deficit to ultimately win the game 9-8 against the Minnesota Twins, showcasing remarkable resilience and determination.
• Laura Elena Martinez-Herring Wins Miss USA On May 13, 1985, Laura Elena Martinez-Herring, a 21-year-old from Texas, was crowned the 34th Miss USA in a national beauty pageant competition.

Events in 1985

May 13, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 13, 1985

Newspapers from May. 13, 1985

May 13, 1985 was a Monday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 1985 can also be written as 5/13/1985 in the US and as 13/5/1985 in UK and Europe.

May 13, 1985 in May 1985 calendar

Famous people born on May 13, 1985:

• Iwan Rheon

  Welsh actor and singer known for his role as Ramsay Bolton in Game of Thrones and his music career.

• Jaroslav Halák

  Professional Slovak ice hockey goaltender who has played for multiple NHL teams, including the Montreal Canadiens and St. Louis Blues.

• Travis Zajac

  Canadian professional ice hockey center who spent most of his career with the New Jersey Devils in the NHL.

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on May 13th

Famous people died on May 13, 1985:

• Leatrice Joy

  Silent screen star, dies in riverdale (bronx) new york city, new york at age 91.

• Richard Ellmann

  Renowned American literary critic and biographer, best known for his seminal works on Oscar Wilde and James Joyce.

• Aleksandr Aleksandrovič Mikulin

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on May 13th

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.

1. Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)
2. Madonna - Crazy For You
3. Murray Head - One Night In Bangkok
4. Wham! - Everything She Wants (Remix)
5. 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.

1. Paul Hardcastle - 19
2. Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer
3. Bronski Beat & Marc Almond - I Feel Love (Medley)
4. Duran Duran - A View To A Kill
5. 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.

1. Kool & The Gang - Fresh
2. USA For Africa - We Are The World
3. Whitney Houston - You Give Good Love
4. Mary Jane Girls - In My House
5. Sade - Smooth Operator

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.

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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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Your place in the Universe on May 13, 1985

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Someone born on May 13, 1985 is:

40 years and 1 day old,

or 480 months and 1 day old,

or 2087 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14611 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 13, 1985?

There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 13th 2026.

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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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