Wednesday May 15, 1985: on this day

May 15, 1985 was the 135th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 15, 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 15, 1985, who was born and died on May 15, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 15, 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 15th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 15, 1985?


May 15, 1985 was a Wednesday and it was the 135th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1985 can also be written as 5/15/1985 in the US and as 15/5/1985 in UK and Europe.

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May 15, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 15, 1985:

May 15, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 15, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 15, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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May 15, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 15, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 15, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:52 am and setting at 05:09 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 15, 1985?


Famous people born on May 15, 1985:

  • Ashlynn Yennie
    Ashlynn Yennie

    Ashlynn Yennie is an actress best known for her role in the controversial film 'The Human Centipede'.

  • Bernese Wong

    Renowned software engineer known for innovative coding solutions.

  • Tima Kazazi

    CEO of a multinational corporation.

  • Arafat Bhatti

    Pakistani cricketer known for his left-arm fast bowling.

  • Aadith Shetty

    Renowned biologist specializing in genetics.

  • Anairis Rodríguez

    Anairis Rodríguez is a successful track and field athlete who has achieved great feats in her career.

  • Elaia Zakari

    Innovative businesswoman leading a successful company in the fashion industry.

  • Sanjit Sihag

    Founder of a popular e-commerce platform.

  • Shahrzad Rahimi

    Notable for contributions to artificial intelligence and machine learning.

  • Keanon Benny

    Talented soccer player known for his exceptional dribbling skills and goal-scoring abilities.

  • Oluwatoyin Adegbite

    Data scientist specializing in machine learning and artificial intelligence.

  • Mavin Kare

    Talented artist known for vibrant and expressive paintings.

  • Mounir Ibrahim

    Innovative software engineer known for developing cutting-edge applications.

  • Bita Zaeim

    Accomplished swimmer from Iran.

  • Mitali Lakhani

    Tech entrepreneur specializing in software development and innovation.

  • Honestie Bouchard

    Successful business owner with a focus on sustainability.

  • Iyanuoluwa Akinrinsola

    Successful businesswoman with ventures in multiple industries.

  • Julliette Angeli

    Innovative software engineer known for her contributions to AI.

  • Bich Pham

    Renowned for contributions to machine learning algorithms.

  • Kieu Tran

    Founder of a successful e-commerce startup specializing in sustainable fashion.

Whose famous birthday is on May 15th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 15th:

  • Madhuri Dixit
    Madhuri Dixit

    Madhuri dixit is an indian actress known for her iconic performances in bollywood films such as dil to pagal hai, devdas, and hum aapke hain...

  • L. Frank Baum
    L. Frank Baum

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  • Andy Murray
    Andy Murray

    Scottish professional tennis player, ranked no.

  • James Mason
    James Mason

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Ayub Khan
    Ayub Khan

    Ayub khan was a pakistani statesman who served as the second president of pakistan, known for his military dictatorship and economic...

  • Jamie-Lynn Sigler
    Jamie-Lynn Sigler

    Jamie-lynn sigler is an american actress and singer best known for her role as meadow soprano on the television series the sopranos.

  • Madeleine Albright
    Madeleine Albright

    Czech-american political scientist, government employee, and the first woman to be named secretary of state in december 1996.

  • Ursula Thiess
    Ursula Thiess

    German actress who has been seen onscreen since 1953, in leading roles in mainly german films.

  • Chazz Palminteri
    Chazz Palminteri

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Joseph Cotten
    Joseph Cotten

    American actor on the radio, film and stage.

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May 15, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 10 months old,

or 466 months and 4 days old,

or 2026 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14188 days old,

if you were born on May 15, 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 15, 1985?

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 15th 2024.

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

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

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May 15, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 1985:

  • Bellarae Unknown

    Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

  • Orvie Baker

    Founder of a successful chain of bakeries.

  • Goldye M. Smith

    Pioneering businesswoman in the early 20th century.

  • Lilith

    Mythological figure in Jewish folklore, often depicted as a demon or the first wife of Adam.

  • Ethyl Vaughan

    Ethyl Vaughan was a renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

  • Jackie Curtis

    American drag performer, warholian star, actor, playwright and poet.

  • Renato Olmi
  • Giuseppe Tonello
  • Emerson Spencer
  • Gigliola Valandro

What famous deaths happened on May 15th?

Famous deaths on May 15th:

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    American singer and musician (born 1929).

  • Fred Willard
    Fred Willard

    Fred willard is an american comedian known for his roles in comedic films and tv shows, including 'anchorman' and 'best in show'.

  • Gilbert Roland
    Gilbert Roland

    Mexican-american actor armand in camille, who was born 1905, dies.

  • Tyrone Guthrie
    Tyrone Guthrie

    British producer, director, and writer (born 1900).

  • Andrew Duggan
    Andrew Duggan

    Actor (jigsaw firehouse), is diagnosed with cancer at the age of 64.

  • Wynne Gibson
    Wynne Gibson

    Actor (night after night, aggie appleby).

  • Tomio Hara

    Legendary Japanese baseball pitcher.

  • Ahmeer Al-Farsi

    Renowned diplomat who played a key role in peace negotiations in the Middle East.

  • Kazimir Malevich

    Renowned Russian avant-garde artist known for founding the Suprematist movement.

  • Evella Dickinson

    Evella Dickinson was an American poet known for her innovative use of form and her exploration of themes such as death, nature, and the...

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May 15, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 15, 1985:

  • Paraguay - Independence Day. Celebrations for the anniversary of the independence begin on Flag Day, 14 May.
  • Nakba Day in Palestinian communities.
  • Roman Empire - Mercuralia in honor of Mercury held.
  • International day of climate changes.
  • International conscientious objectors' day.
  • Buddha's Birthday in Taiwan, Hong Kong, Macau and South Korea (2005).
  • United States - Peace Officers Memorial Day.
  • International day of families.
  • Teacher's Day in Mexico (Dfa del Maestro) and South Korea (??? ?).
  • Slovenia - Day of Slovenian armed forces.

Saints celebrated on May 15, 1985:

  • Saint Dymphna
  • Saint Achillius
  • Saint Gerebern
  • Saint Isidore the Labourer
  • Saint Jean-Baptiste de la Salle
  • Saint Reticius
  • Saint Denise
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May 15, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 15, 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 15, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on May 15, 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:

  1. - Don't You (Forget About Me) youtube
  2. - Crazy For You
  3. - One Night In Bangkok
  4. - Everything She Wants (Remix)
  5. - Smooth Operator

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 15, 1985 was 19 by Paul Hardcastle, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 15, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on May 15, 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:

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

May 15, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 15, 1985 was Fresh by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

May 15, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on May 15, 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:

  1. - Fresh
  2. - We Are The World
  3. - You Give Good Love
  4. - In My House
  5. - Smooth Operator

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May 15, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 15, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Fletch

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

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

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

Future-Kill

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ronald W. Moore

Starring: Edwin Neal, Marilyn Burns, Gabriel Folse, Wade Reese

Final Justice

Final Justice

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Greydon Clark

Starring: Joe Don Baker, Rossano Brazzi, Venantino Venantini, Patrizia Pellegrino

May 15, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 15, 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

About Time

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Curtis

Paying Guest

Paying Guest

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Subodh Mukherjee

Mussolini and I

Mussolini and I

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Alberto Negrin

Half Nelson

Half Nelson

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ryan Fleck

The Day the Universe Changed

The Day the Universe Changed

Release year: 1985

Starring: James Burke

May 15, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on May 15, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Metamagical Themas by Douglas R. Hofstadter

Metamagical Themas

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Hofstadter's quirky essays are united by one central concern: To examine how people perceive and think.

Proof by Dick Francis

Proof

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Tony Beach, a wine merchant, has skillfully catered Tony's latest society event. But the fun ends when a group of hit men crashes the party...literally.

The Bridge Across Forever by Richard Bach

The Bridge Across Forever

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The New York Times Bestseller List for more than a year! Richard Bach's classic and inspiring love story of hope and love "We're the bridge across forever, arching above and adventuring for the sea,"

A Creed For The Third Millennium by Colleen McCullough

A Creed For The Third Millennium

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Tomorrow's America will be a cold, ravaged country. It will be a nation that is devastated by winter and despair. A senior official in the New England government, Dr.

Breaking With Moscow by Arkady N. Shevchenko

Breaking With Moscow

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The most senior Soviet official to defect shares an incredible story about the Kremlin's inner workings, his conflicted life as diplomat and the terrifying world outside.

May 15, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on May 15, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Repulse

Repulse

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Vertical shooter

Alice in Wonderland

Alice in Wonderland

Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64

Genre: Adventure game

Publisher: Windham Classics

The Dungeon of Doom / The Dungeon Revealed

The Dungeon of Doom / The Dungeon Revealed

Platform: Mac OS

Genre: Roguelike dungeon crawl

Publisher: Woodrose Editions

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Platform: Arcade, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari ST, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, MSX, NES, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action

Publisher: Atari Games

Back to the Future

Back to the Future

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Electric Dreams Software

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Who was the US President on May 15, 1985?

On May 15, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 15, 1985?

On May 15, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 15, 1985?

On May 15, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about May 15th?

May 15th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 15th 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 15th, such as:

  • 2019 - In an ambush close to the malian border, at least 17 niger armed forces soldiers were killed by militants. six more soldiers have been evacuated to hospital, while 11 others are still missing. none of the groups has claimed responsibility.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests. the israeli army reported that around 4,000 palestinians are protesting at five locations near the gaza border. they were throwing molotov cocktails at soldiers and setting fire to cars. two protesters are killed by the israeli army. more than 100 others are injured or injures by live fire and teargas.
  • 2017 - Western digital files an arbitration appeal to stop toshiba memory, its chip-making partner, from selling toshiba memory.

Find out more about May 15th

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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.

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