What happened on Thursday August 15, 1985?

Here's what happened on August 15, 1985:

• P.W. Botha's Rubicon Speech South African President P.W. Botha delivered a controversial speech in Durban, refusing to consider immediate and substantial reforms to the apartheid system. This speech was a pivotal moment in South African political history, signaling the government's continued resistance to meaningful change and further isolating the country on the international stage.
• Signing of the Assam Accord A landmark agreement between the Government of India and leaders of the Assam Movement was signed, aimed at resolving long-standing ethnic and political tensions in the northeastern state of Assam. The accord sought to address issues of illegal immigration and protect the cultural and political rights of the Assamese people.
• Iraqi Air Raid on Kharg Island During the Iran-Iraq War, Iraq launched an air raid on Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export terminal. This strategic attack was part of the ongoing conflict's efforts to disrupt the opponent's economic infrastructure and weaken their war-fighting capabilities.
• Bulelani Ngcuka's Wedding Anti-apartheid lawyer Bulelani Ngcuka, who would later become a prominent figure in South Africa's post-apartheid legal system, got married during a tumultuous period in the country's history.
• Earthquake in Hungary A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.9 struck Hungary, causing potential local disruptions and geological interest.

Events in 1985

August 15, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 15, 1985

Newspapers from Aug. 15, 1985

August 15, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 227th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 15, 1985 can also be written as 8/15/1985 in the US and as 15/8/1985 in UK and Europe.

August 15, 1985 in August 1985 calendar

Famous people born on August 15, 1985:

• Cogie Domingo

  Filipino actor known in local entertainment industry with moderate recognition.

• Nipsey Hussle

  Influential American rapper, entrepreneur, and community activist tragically murdered in Los Angeles in 2019.

• Emily Kinney

  American actress best known for her role as Beth Greene in the popular TV series 'The Walking Dead'.

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on August 15th

August 15, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 15, 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 15, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 15, 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 15, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 15, 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 15th 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 15, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 15, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 15, 1985 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 15, 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 15, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:47 am and setting at 08:30 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 15, 1985 is:

39 years 8 months old,

or 476 months and 8 days old,

or 2070 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14496 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 15, 1985?

There are 114 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 15, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 15, 1985.

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