Wednesday August 14, 1985: on this day

August 14, 1985 was the 226th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 14, 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 14, 1985, who was born and died on August 14, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 14, 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 14th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 14, 1985?


August 14, 1985 was a Wednesday and it was the 226th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 14, 1985 can also be written as 8/14/1985 in the US and as 14/8/1985 in UK and Europe.

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August 14, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th 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 14, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 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 August 14th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 14, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 14, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 14, 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 14, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 03:37 am and setting at 07:59 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 14, 1985?


Famous people born on August 14, 1985:

  • Dalia Hernández
    Dalia Hernández

    Dalia hernández is a mexican actress known for her role as the lead character in the film apocalypto.

  • Brigetta Castillo

    Brigetta Castillo is a Mexican entrepreneur and the founder of a successful e-commerce platform.

  • Ashlynn Brooke

    Ashlynn brooke is a former adult film actress and model known for her work in the adult entertainment industry.

  • Shea Weber

    Canadian professional ice hockey defenseman known for his powerful shot and defensive skills.

  • Christian Gentner

    German footballer.

  • Danny Graham
  • Lavinia Guglielman
  • Simone Piazzola
  • Wilson Pittoni
  • Mauricio Saucedo
  • Gareth Sine
  • Ville Taulo
  • Crystal Bowersox
  • Châu Phong Hòa
  • Jamie Brittain
  • Norbert Bonvecchio

Whose famous birthday is on August 14th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 14th:

  • Emmanuelle Béart
    Emmanuelle Béart

    French actress who has been in more than 60 films and tv productions since 1972.

  • Mila Kunis
    Mila Kunis

    Mila kunis is a ukrainian-american actress known for her roles in that '70s show and black swan.

  • Halle Berry
    Halle Berry

    American actress who can play both sexy, vulnerable and cute.

  • Steve Martin
    Steve Martin

    American comedian and actor.

  • David Hallyday
    David Hallyday

    French singer, noted family and the son of johnny hallyday, a french rock star.

  • Magic Johnson
    Magic Johnson

    American professional basketball player and noted athlete.

  • Sarah Brightman
    Sarah Brightman

    British singer who was famous for her performance in andrew lloyd webber’s "phantom of the opera" brightman, who was married to webber when...

  • Danielle Steel
    Danielle Steel

    American novelist and currently the fourth most popular author, with more than 800 million copies sold.

  • Susan Saint James
    Susan Saint James

    American actress.

  • Raoul Bova
    Raoul Bova

    Italian actor known for his roles in various films and TV series.

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August 14, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 8 months old,

or 464 months and 5 days old,

or 2018 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14128 days old,

if you were born on August 14, 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 14, 1985?

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 14th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 14, 1985.

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August 14, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 14, 1985:

  • Gale Sondergaard
    Gale Sondergaard

    Gale Sondergaard was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Sergio Galeotti
  • Alfred Hayes
  • Lina Heydrich
  • Manuel Armangué
  • Andrea Preus
  • Marie Bell

What famous deaths happened on August 14th?

Famous deaths on August 14th:

  • Phyllis Thaxter
    Phyllis Thaxter

    Phyllis Thaxter was an American actress best known for her roles in films such as 'Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo' and 'Superman'.

  • Dorothy Stratten
    Dorothy Stratten

    Canadian model, playboy’s playmate of 1980 and star in three movies.

  • Fyvush Finkel
    Fyvush Finkel

    American actor (b. 1922).

  • Bruno Kirby
    Bruno Kirby

    American actor and director (d. 2006).

  • Sigrid Gurie
    Sigrid Gurie

    Brooklyn, new york -- actor (algiers, sofia, refugee).

  • Camilla Horn
    Camilla Horn

    She was a german actress and dancer on the silent-screen screen.

  • Williom Randolph Hearst

    Founder of the Hearst Corporation, a leading media and publishing company.

  • Maximiano Kolbe

    Polish Franciscan friar who sacrificed his life in Auschwitz to save a stranger.

  • Enzio Ferrari

    Founder of Ferrari S.p.

  • Xayne Fitzgerald

    Xayne Fitzgerald was a celebrated actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.

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August 14, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 14, 1985:

  • Paraguay - Flag Day
  • St. Maximilian Kolbe
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of several saints: St. Eusebius of Rome
  • United States - National Code talkers Day
  • Pakistan - Independence Day
  • RC saints - Maximilian Kolbe (Polish Franciscan priest martyred by Nazis in 1941)
  • Morocco - Allegiance of Oued Eddahab or Rfo de Oro
  • United States - National Creamsicles Day
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August 14, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 14, 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 14, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 14, 1985 was Shout by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 14, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 14, 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:

  1. - Shout
  2. - Power Of Love
  3. - Never Surrender
  4. - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
  5. - Freeway Of Love

August 14, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 14, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 14, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 14, 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:

  1. - Into The Groove
  2. - I Got You Babe
  3. - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
  4. - Holiday
  5. - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)

August 14, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 14, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 14, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 14, 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:

  1. - Freeway Of Love
  2. - Who's Holding Donna Now
  3. - Attack Me With Your Love
  4. - Saving All My Love For You
  5. - Stir It Up

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August 14, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 14, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Legend

Legend

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, David Bennent

Country: United States of America

Desert Hearts

Desert Hearts

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Donna Deitch

Starring: Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Audra Lindley, Andra Akers

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

American Ninja

American Ninja

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Sam Firstenberg

Starring: Michael Dudikoff, Steve James, Judie Aronson, Guich Koock

August 14, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 14, 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

Stingray

Release year: 1985

Watchdog

Watchdog

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Yuri Kovalev

Ein Mann macht klar Schiff

Ein Mann macht klar Schiff

Release year: 1985

Thundercats

Thundercats

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

August 14, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 14, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Nutcracker by Shana Alexander

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The classic true crime story of Frances Bradshaw Schreuder is a New York Times bestseller. She was a Manhattan socialite who convinced the only assassin who wouldn't accept her--her teenage boy--to kill her multimillionaire husband.

Jubal Sackett by Louis L'Amour

Jubal Sackett

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Jubal Sackett is the second generation of Louis L'Amour's American family. He seeks his destiny in the wilds of a vast new land.

Fall From Grace by Larry Collins

Fall From Grace

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Catherine Pradier is a beautiful French agent who risks her life to tell the Nazis where and when they will invade Europe. This will begin the end of the world.

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

Lonesome Dove

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Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic Lonesome Dove is a love story, adventure, and epic of the frontier. It is the third book in the Lonesome Dove Tetralogy.

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.

August 14, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 14, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Mail Order Monsters

Mail Order Monsters

Platform: Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Action, Strategy

Publisher: Electronic Arts

Dragon Skulle

Dragon Skulle

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Action-adventure game

Publisher: Ultimate Play the Game

Konami's Ping Pong

Konami's Ping Pong

Platform: Arcade, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, Famicom Disk System, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Konami

Project Space Station

Project Space Station

Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64, DOS

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: HESware

The Halley Project

The Halley Project

Platform: Apple II Atari 8-bit family Commodore 64 Commodore Amiga

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: Mindscape

history

Who was the US President on August 14, 1985?

On August 14, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 14, 1985?

On August 14, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 14, 1985?

On August 14, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 14th?

August 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th 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 14th, such as:

  • 2018 - Norma azucena rodriguez zamora is kidnapped in hidalgo by gunmen.
  • 2017 - Big ben: london's big ben will be silent for four years starting 21 august as essential repairs are made.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war: around 40 al-qaeda in the arabian peninsula fighters are killed by yemeni forces as they fight their way into eastern yemen via saudi-led airstrikes.

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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 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.

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