What happened on Tuesday May 14, 1985?

About May 14th, 1985, in brief:

  • Historical events: Mohammed Munir, a prominent Indonesian workers' union leader, was executed on this date. His death likely represented significant political tension and suppression of labor rights in Indonesia during the mid-1980s.
  • Day of the week: May 14th, 1985 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: Don't You (Forget About Me) by Simple Minds
  • #1 UK song: 19 by Paul Hardcastle
  • Popular movie: La notte directed by Michelangelo Antonioni

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May 14, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 14, 1985:

  • Execution of Mohammed Munir, Indonesian Labor Activist Mohammed Munir, a prominent Indonesian workers' union leader, was executed on this date. His death likely represented significant political tension and suppression of labor rights in Indonesia during the mid-1980s.
  • Earthquake Northwest of Madagascar A significant seismic event occurred northwest of Madagascar, registering a magnitude 6.4 on the Richter scale. This earthquake potentially impacted the local geological environment and marine ecosystems in the Indian Ocean region.
  • Sally Martin: New Zealand Actress Profile Sally Martin is a notable New Zealand actress known for her contributions to the country's entertainment industry. While specific details about her career are limited in this record, she represents the cultural landscape of New Zealand performing arts in the mid-1980s.

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

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What day of the week was May 14, 1985?


May 14, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 134th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1985 can also be written as 5/14/1985 in the US and as 14/5/1985 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 14, 1985?


Famous people born on May 14, 1985:

  • Iwan Rheon

    Welsh actor best known for playing Ramsay Bolton in 'Game of Thrones' and Simon Bellamy in 'Misfits'.

  • Dustin Lynch

    Popular American country music singer-songwriter known for hit singles like 'Cowboys and Angels' and 'Small Town Hometown'.

  • Zack Ryder

    Professional wrestler who gained popularity in WWE, known for his internet wrestling character and energetic performances.

  • Lina Esco
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  • Thibault Lacroix
  • Carl Nicks (American football)
  • Ina Mihalache

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May 14, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 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. - Don't You (Forget About Me) youtube
  2. - Crazy For You youtube
  3. - One Night In Bangkok youtube
  4. - Everything She Wants (Remix) youtube
  5. - Smooth Operator youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1985 was 19 by Paul Hardcastle, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

  1. - 19 youtube
  2. - Move Closer youtube
  3. - I Feel Love (Medley) youtube
  4. - A View To A Kill youtube
  5. - Rhythm Of The Night youtube

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 1985 was Fresh by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

  1. - Fresh
  2. - We Are The World youtube
  3. - You Give Good Love youtube
  4. - In My House
  5. - Smooth Operator youtube
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May 14, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 14, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 03:31 am and setting at 04:10 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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How old is someone born on May 14, 1985?


Someone born on May 14, 1985 is:

40 years old,

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or 2087 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14610 days old,

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

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

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