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see horoscope and birth chart for September 13, 1985What happened on Friday, September 13, 1985?
About September 13th, 1985, in brief:
- Historical events: Super Mario Bros. was first released in Japan on September 13, 1985, for the Family Computer (Famicom). It was later released in North America for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in October 1985, with exact dates varying by region.
- Day of the week: September 13th, 1985 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion) by John Parr
- #1 UK song: Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger
- Popular movie: Back to the Future directed by Robert Zemeckis
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- September 13, 1985: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 13, 1985?
- Who was born on September 13, 1985?
- September 13, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- September 13, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- September 13, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 13, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 13, 1985?
- Back in 1985
September 13, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 13, 1985:
- Super Mario Bros. released in Japan on September 13, 1985 Super Mario Bros. was first released in Japan on September 13, 1985, for the Family Computer (Famicom). It was later released in North America for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in October 1985, with exact dates varying by region. source: en.wikipedia.org
- U.S. Air Force conducts first successful anti-satellite missile test On September 13, 1985, Major Wilbert D. "Doug" Pearson piloted an F-15A fighter aircraft to launch an ASM-135A anti-satellite missile, destroying the Solwind P78-1 satellite at an altitude of 345 miles. This marked the first and only time a U.S. air-launched missile successfully destroyed a satellite in orbit. source: af.mil
- 2nd MTV Video Music Awards held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City The 2nd MTV Video Music Awards took place on September 13, 1985, at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Hosted by Eddie Murphy, the ceremony honored the best music videos released between May 2, 1984, and May 1, 1985. Don Henley was the night's biggest winner, taking home four awards, including Video of the Year for "The Boys of Summer." source: en.wikipedia.org
- Today Show Theme Introduction Renowned composer John Williams introduces a new theme music for the Today Show, contributing to the program's audio identity and broadcast aesthetic.
September 13, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1985
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What day of the week was September 13, 1985?
September 13, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 256th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 13, 1985 can also be written as 9/13/1985 in the US and as 13/9/1985 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on September 13, 1985?
Famous people born on September 13, 1985:
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David JordanBritish singer-songwriter known for his soulful pop music and hit singles in the UK music scene.
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Freddie Wong
September 13, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 13, 1985:
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Dane RudhyarFrench-american astrologer.
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Antonio Giuseppe Santagata![Augusto Hamann Rademaker Grünewald]()
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Eedson Burns
September 13, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 13, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 9th and September 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 13, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 13, 1985 was St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion) by John Parr, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.
- John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
- Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero
- Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
- Kool & The Gang - Cherish
- Huey Lewis & The News - Power Of Love
September 13, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 13, 1985 was Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.
- David Bowie & Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street
- Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero
- Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
- UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
- Baltimora - Tarzan Boy
September 13, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 13, 1985 was Cherish by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.
- Kool & The Gang - Cherish
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
- Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
- Freddie Jackson - You Are My Lady
September 13, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 13th is Virgo.
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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 13, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 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 birthSeptember 13, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 13, 1985 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 13, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:51 am and setting at 07:24 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 30, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Sep 29, 1985.
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Someone born on September 13, 1985 is:
40 years 10 months old,
or 490 months and 21 days old,
or 2133 weeks and 3 days old,
or 14934 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 13, 1985?
There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 13th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 13, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 13, 1985.
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Why 1985 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on September 13, 1985, a 1985 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to September 13, 1985 includes Super Mario Bros. released in Japan on September 13, 1985, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around September 13, 1985 included “St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)” by John Parr, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of September 13, 1985 included Back to the Future, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 13, 1985 is also shared with notable birthdays such as David Jordan, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make September 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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