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May 14, 1985 was the 134th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.
Is May 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 May 14, 1985, who was born and died on May 14, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 14, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't You (Forget About Me) by Simple Minds), movies (e.g. Fletch, directed by Michael Ritchie), TV series (e.g. About Time) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 14th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 14, 1985?
- May 14, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 14, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 14, 1985?
- May 14, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 14, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- May 14, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 14, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- May 14, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 14, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 14, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 14, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 14, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on May 14, 1985?
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.
May 14, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 14, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 14th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 14, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 14, 1985 was Last Quarter.
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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Who was born on May 14, 1985?
Famous people born on May 14, 1985:
- Amarachukwu Obi
Professional boxer known for his powerful punches.
- Dustin Lynch
American singer-songwriter.
- Zack Ryder
American professional wrestler.
- Simona Peycheva
Bulgarian rhythmic gymnast.
- Sam Perrett
New zealand rugby league player.
- Caroline Romand
French homicide victim, seven-year old daughter of jean-claude romand, who shot her in the back at 9.20 pm on the night of 1/08/1993.
- Sally Martin
Tv actress.
- Iwan Rheon
Actor.
- Georgia Salpa
Greek-irish model.
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Lina Esco- Thibault Lacroix
- Carl Nicks (American football)
- Ina Mihalache
- Alexander Rödiger
- Magdalena Saad
- Nicholas Sprenger
- Yoshiki Takahashi
- Shlomi Arbeitman
- Robert Francois
- Vüqar Əsgərov
Whose famous birthday is on May 14th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 14th:
![Robert Zemeckis]()
Robert ZemeckisRobert zemeckis is an american film director known for directing popular films such as back to the future, forrest gump, and cast away.
![Miranda Cosgrove]()
Miranda CosgroveMiranda cosgrove is an american singer and actress known for her role as carly shay on the nickelodeon tv series icarly.
![Waheeda Rehman]()
Waheeda RehmanWaheeda rehman is an indian actress known for her work in hindi cinema, particularly for her roles in classic films of the 1950s and 1960s.
![Sofia Coppola]()
Sofia CoppolaSofia coppola is a renowned director known for her work on films such as lost in translation and the virgin suicides.
![Cate Blanchett]()
Cate BlanchettActress from australia.
![Patrick Bruel]()
Patrick BruelAlgerian/french actor/rock singer (coup de sirocco).
![George Lucas]()
George LucasAmerican filmmaker, writer, producer, and film genius.
![Tim Roth]()
Tim RothBritish actor of irish heritage (his father, "na(c), smith", was born in new-york).
![Amber Tamblyn]()
Amber TamblynAmerican actress, daughter of russ tamblyn, actor-dancer.
![Bobby Darin]()
Bobby DarinAmerican singer, actor and recording artist.
May 14, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 38 years 11 months old,
or 467 months and 4 days old,
or 2031 weeks and 2 days old,
or 14219 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 14, 1985?
There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 14th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 14, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 14, 1985.
May 14, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 14, 1985:
- Barbara Yung Mei-ling
Actress from hong kong (born 1959).
- Ladislav Ženíšek
- Giuseppe Guerreschi
What famous deaths happened on May 14th?
Famous deaths on May 14th:
![Frank Sinatra]()
Frank SinatraAmerican legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.
![Robert Stack]()
Robert StackAmerican actor nominated for seven emmys.
![Tim Conway]()
Tim ConwayAmerican comedian and actor.
![Wendy Hiller]()
Wendy HillerEngland, united kingdom -- actresses (major barbara and david copperfield).
![Powers Boothe]()
Powers BootheAmerican actor (b. 1948).
![Hugh Beaumont]()
Hugh BeaumontAmerican actor and director (d. 1982).
![Enid Bennett]()
Enid BennettSilent film actress who later became a successful stage actress.
![Billie Burke]()
Billie BurkeAmerican actress best known for her role as Glinda the Good Witch in The Wizard of Oz.
![Lyle Alzado]()
Lyle AlzadoNfl defense lineman, oakland raiders, dies from cancer at the age of 43.
- Doyle Brunson
American poker player who has been playing professionally for more than 50 years.
May 14, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 14, 1985:
- St. Victor and Corona
- St. Carthach the Younger
- DubsDay in Dublin Ireland (14th of May in 2006).
- Mother's Day in various countries (second Sunday of May in 2006).
- Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut, or Israeli Independence Day. The observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar.
- Paraguay - Flag Day.
- St. Maria Dominic Mazzarello
- St. Just
- St. Engelmer
- St. Vincent of Lerins
Observances on May 14, 1985:
- World Migratory Bird Day [UNEP]
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.
May 14, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 14, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)
- Madonna - Crazy For You
- Murray Head - One Night In Bangkok
- Wham! - Everything She Wants (Remix)
- Sade - Smooth Operator
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.
May 14, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 14, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul Hardcastle - 19
- Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer
- Bronski Beat & Marc Almond - I Feel Love (Medley)
- Duran Duran - A View To A Kill
- DeBarge - Rhythm Of The Night
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 R&B music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 14, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 14, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Kool & The Gang - Fresh
- USA For Africa - We Are The World
- Whitney Houston - You Give Good Love
- Mary Jane Girls - In My House
- Sade - Smooth Operator
May 14, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 14, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Fletch
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Michael Ritchie
Starring: Chevy Chase, Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Richard Libertini
Country: United States of America
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
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
Future-Kill
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Ronald W. Moore
Starring: Edwin Neal, Marilyn Burns, Gabriel Folse, Wade Reese
Final Justice
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Greydon Clark
Starring: Joe Don Baker, Rossano Brazzi, Venantino Venantini, Patrizia Pellegrino
May 14, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
About Time
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Richard Curtis
Paying Guest
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Subodh Mukherjee
Mussolini and I
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Alberto Negrin
Half Nelson
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Ryan Fleck
The Day the Universe Changed
Release year: 1985
Starring: James Burke
May 14, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 14, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
If Tomorrow Comes
By: Sidney Sheldon
Tracy Whitney, a lovely and idealistic woman is sentenced to a 15-year term in an escape-proof penitentiary. She fights back with brilliant ingenuity to defeat the untouchable crime lords that put her there.
Hotel Du Lac
By: Anita Brookner
Anita Brookner discovers a new vocabulary to answer the timeless question, "Why love?" in the book that won her the Booker Prize.
Metamagical Themas
By: Douglas R. Hofstadter
Hofstadter's quirky essays are united by one central concern: To examine how people perceive and think.
The Blood Of Abraham
By: Jimmy Carter
Jimmy Carter has been a tireless advocate for peace in the Middle East since his days as a young man in the White House.
May 14, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 14, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Paradroid
NFL Challenge
Chaos: The Battle of Wizards
Flashgal
Cross Country USA
Who was the US President on May 14, 1985?
On May 14, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 14, 1985?
On May 14, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 14, 1985?
On May 14, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 14th?
May 14th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 14th day of the month of May. 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 May 14th, such as:
- 2019 - Saudi arabia-yemen relations (2011-present), yemeni crisis (2011-2022), gulf of oman incident: according to saudi arabia's energy ministry, two saudi aramco oil pumping station are targeted in an apparent drone attack. these stations are connected to a pipeline that transports oil from the eastern field to yanbu, on the red sea's western coast.
- 2018 - Surabaya bombings. an indonesian family is believed to be linked to terrorist group jamaah ansharut daulah. all four of the attackers are killed and six civilians are injured. four police officers are also hurt in the attack.
- 2017 - Yemeni civil war: according the international committee of the red cross a cholera epidemic has affected yemen since april 27, killing at least 115 and leaving another 8,500 people ill.
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 May 1985?
May 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
