What happened on Thursday November 14, 1985?

Here's what happened on November 14, 1985:

• Nevado del Ruiz Volcanic Disaster The Nevado del Ruiz volcano in Colombia erupted, causing a catastrophic mudslide that devastated nearby towns, particularly Armero. The eruption triggered massive lahars (volcanic mudflows) that killed approximately 23,000 people, making it one of the deadliest volcanic disasters in the 20th century. The event highlighted the critical importance of disaster preparedness and early warning systems in volcanic regions.
• Rollie Fingers Baseball Career Milestone The Milwaukee Brewers released legendary pitcher Rollie Fingers, a 39-year-old Hall of Fame reliever known for his distinctive mustache and pioneering role in relief pitching. Fingers was a key player in the Brewers' success during the early 1980s and was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992.
• Miss World Pageant Winner Holmfríður Karlsdóttir from Iceland was crowned the 35th Miss World at the age of 22, representing her country in the international beauty pageant. Her victory was a significant moment for Iceland's representation in global cultural events.

Events in 1985

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

Magazines from Nov. 14, 1985

Newspapers from Nov. 14, 1985

November 14, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 318th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 14, 1985 can also be written as 11/14/1985 in the US and as 14/11/1985 in UK and Europe.

November 14, 1985 in November 1985 calendar

Famous people born on November 14, 1985:

• Rahul Kohli

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• Thomas Vermaelen

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• Mamta Mohandas
• Elena Gómez
• Gary Guyton

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on November 14th

Famous people died on November 14, 1985:

• Wellington Koo

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on November 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 14, 1985 was We Built This City by Starship, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.

1. Starship - We Built This City
2. Glenn Frey - You Belong To The City
3. Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme
4. Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels
5. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 14, 1985 was The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.

1. Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love
2. Feargal Sharkey - A Good Heart
3. A-ha - Take On Me
4. Elton John - Nikita
5. UB40 - Don't Break My Heart

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 14, 1985 was Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
2. Aretha Franklin - Who's Zoomin' Who
3. Ta Mara & The Seen - Everybody Dance
4. Isley, Jasper, Isley - Caravan of Love
5. Morris Day - The Oak Tree

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 14th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 14, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 14, 1985 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 14, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 09:21 am and setting at 07:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 28, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Nov 27, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on November 14, 1985

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Someone born on November 14, 1985 is:

39 years 6 months old,

or 474 months

or 2060 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14426 days old,

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

There are 184 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday November 14th 2025.

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

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

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