What happened on Wednesday August 14, 1985?

Here's what happened on August 14, 1985:

• Political Violence Erupts in South Africa Following the assassination of Victoria Mxenge, a prominent civil rights lawyer and respected activist, political violence broke out among South African youth. Mxenge's funeral became a catalyst for heightened tensions, with the Congress of South African Students playing a significant role in the emerging protests. This event marked a critical moment in the escalating resistance against apartheid, highlighting the growing frustration and militant response of younger generations to systemic oppression.
• Political Violence Erupts in South Africa Following the assassination of Victoria Mxenge, a prominent civil rights lawyer and respected activist, political violence broke out among South African youth. Mxenge's funeral became a catalyst for heightened tensions, with the Congress of South African Students playing a significant role in the emerging protests. This event marked a critical moment in the escalating resistance against apartheid, highlighting the growing frustration and militant response of younger generations to systemic oppression.
• Political Violence Erupts in South Africa Following the assassination of Victoria Mxenge, a prominent civil rights lawyer and respected activist, political violence broke out among South African youth. Mxenge's funeral became a catalyst for heightened tensions, with the Congress of South African Students playing a significant role in the emerging protests. This event marked a critical moment in the escalating resistance against apartheid, highlighting the growing frustration and militant response of younger generations to systemic oppression.
• Michael Jackson Acquires Beatles Music Catalog In a landmark music business transaction, pop icon Michael Jackson purchased ATV Music Publishing for $47.5 million, which included the publishing rights to most of the Beatles' extensive song catalog. This strategic acquisition not only represented a significant financial investment but also positioned Jackson as a major player in music publishing, demonstrating his business acumen beyond his musical talents.
• Michael Jackson Acquires Beatles Music Catalog In a landmark music business transaction, pop icon Michael Jackson purchased ATV Music Publishing for $47.5 million, which included the publishing rights to most of the Beatles' extensive song catalog. This strategic acquisition not only represented a significant financial investment but also positioned Jackson as a major player in music publishing, demonstrating his business acumen beyond his musical talents.
• Michael Jackson Acquires Beatles Music Catalog In a landmark music business transaction, pop icon Michael Jackson purchased ATV Music Publishing for $47.5 million, which included the publishing rights to most of the Beatles' extensive song catalog. This strategic acquisition not only represented a significant financial investment but also positioned Jackson as a major player in music publishing, demonstrating his business acumen beyond his musical talents.

Events in 1985

August 14, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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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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Famous people born on August 14, 1985:

• Shea Weber

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Famous people born on August 14th

Famous people died on August 14, 1985:

• Gale Sondergaard

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

• Marie Bell
• Andrea Preus

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Famous people who died on August 14th

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.

1. Tears For Fears - Shout
2. Huey Lewis & The News - Power Of Love
3. Corey Hart - Never Surrender
4. Sting - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
5. Aretha Franklin - 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.

1. Madonna - Into The Groove
2. UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
3. Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
4. Madonna - Holiday
5. Tina Turner - 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 music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
2. Debarge - Who's Holding Donna Now
3. Cameo - Attack Me With Your Love
4. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
5. Patti LaBelle - Stir It Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.

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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?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 14, 1985 was Waning crescent.

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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Someone born on August 14, 1985 is:

39 years 9 months old,

or 477 months

or 2074 weeks

or 14518 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1985?

There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 14th 2025.

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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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