Tuesday April 16, 1985: on this day

April 16, 1985 was the 106th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Aries and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is April 16, 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 April 16, 1985, who was born and died on April 16, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 16, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Are The World by USA for Africa), movies (e.g. Phenomena, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Mussolini And I) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 16th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 16, 1985?


April 16, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 106th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1985 can also be written as 4/16/1985 in the US and as 16/4/1985 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1985 in April 1985 calendar

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April 16, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 16, 1985:

April 16, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 16, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

Aries is the 1st sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between March 21st and April 19th belong to the Aries sign: discover Aries personality and who should a Aries marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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April 16, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 04:04 am and setting at 04:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1985 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1985.

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Who was born on April 16, 1985?


Famous people born on April 16, 1985:

  • Benjamín Rojas

    Argentinian actor and singer (erreway).

  • Taye Taiwo

    Nigerian footballer.

  • Luol Deng

    British-sudanese basketball player.

  • Nate Diaz

    American mixed martial artist.

  • Brendon Leonard

    New zealand rugby player.

  • Mark Baker

    Welsh historian and author.

  • Andreas Granqvist
  • Sam Hyde
  • Vladimir Micov
  • Neige
  • Carlos Gerardo Rodríguez
  • Katerina Stikoudī
  • Bram Van Driessche
  • Olivier Werner
  • Leon Whittaker
  • Noah Fleiss

Whose famous birthday is on April 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 16th:

  • Dusty Springfield
    Dusty Springfield

    Dusty springfield was a british pop singer known for her soulful voice and hits like 'son of a preacher man'.

  • Martin Lawrence
    Martin Lawrence

    Martin lawrence is a comedian and actor known for his roles in popular films such as bad boys and big momma's house.

  • Anya Taylor-Joy
    Anya Taylor-Joy

    Anya taylor-joy is a british-argentinian actress known for her roles in the queen's gambit and split.

  • Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
    Kareem Abdul-Jabbar

    American basketball star, collegiate champion, who got his professional start in 1969 with the milwaukee braves.

  • Qi Shu
    Qi Shu

    Qi shu is a taiwanese actress known for her roles in popular films such as the transporter and new york, i love you.

  • Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer

    Jon cryer is an american actor best known for his role as alan harper on the tv show two and a half men.

  • Michel Blanc
    Michel Blanc

    French actor and director, known for his portrayal of hypochondriacs and losers (in "les bronza"s), but also in more serious roles such as...

  • Catherine Allégret
    Catherine Allégret

    French actress, adopted by her second husband, yves montand, as a french actress.

  • Gina Carano
    Gina Carano

    American mixed martial arts fighter.

  • Spike Milligan
    Spike Milligan

    British writer and director.

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April 16, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 11 months old,

or 467 months and 3 days old,

or 2031 weeks

or 14217 days old,

if you were born on April 16, 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 April 16, 1985?

There are 28 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 16, 1985.

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April 16, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 16, 1985:

  • Scott Brady
    Scott Brady

    American actor.

  • Scott Brady [Gerald Tierney]

    Actor (shotgun salade), dies at the age of 60.

  • Osvaldo Borsani
  • Raffaele Cutolo

What famous deaths happened on April 16th?

Famous deaths on April 16th:

  • Robert Urich
    Robert Urich

    American actor, on stage, film, and radio.

  • David Lean
    David Lean

    English director, screenwriter, and editor.

  • Helen McCrory
    Helen McCrory

    British actress (b. 1968).

  • Neville Brand
    Neville Brand

    American actor (d. 1992).

  • Ralph Ellison
    Ralph Ellison

    American critic and author (d. 1994).

  • Kay Walsh
    Kay Walsh

    English actress, singer, and dancer (d. 2005).

  • Fay Bainter
    Fay Bainter

    Fay Bainter was an Academy Award-winning actress known for her versatile performances in film and theater.

  • Graham Jarvis
    Graham Jarvis

    Actor from canada (d. 2003).

  • Renji Kawabata

    Renji Kawabata was a Nobel Prize-winning Japanese novelist.

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April 16, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 16, 1985:

  • Blessed HervT of Tours
  • Mawlid in Shi'a Islam (2006).
  • Birthday of the Danish sovereign, Queen Margrethe, celebrated in Greenland.

Saints celebrated on April 16, 1985:

  • Saint Paternus
  • Saint Bernadette
  • Saint Turibius
  • Saint Fructuosus
  • Saint Drogo.
  • Saint Benedict Joseph Labre
  • Saints Martial, Urban, Eventius, Caecilian, Julia, and their companions, martyrs of 304
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April 16, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 16, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 15th and April 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 16, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 16, 1985 was We Are The World by USA for Africa, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 16, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 16, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Are The World
  2. - Crazy For You
  3. - Nightshift
  4. - One More Night youtube
  5. - Rhythm Of The Night

April 16, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 16, 1985 was Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 16, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 16, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
  2. - We Are The World
  3. - Easy Lover
  4. - Move Closer
  5. - Welcome To The Pleasuredome

April 16, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 16, 1985 was Back In Stride by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 16, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 16, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Back In Stride
  2. - Rhythm Of the Night
  3. - We Are The World
  4. - Be Your Man
  5. - 'Til My Baby Comes Home

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April 16, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 16, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Gymkata

Gymkata

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Robert Clouse

Starring: Kurt Thomas, Tetchie Agbayani, Richard Norton, Edward Bell

Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

Release year: 1985

Directed by: William Asher

Starring: Walter Matthau, Charles Grodin, Vincent Gardenia, Tyne Daly

The Return of the Living Dead

The Return of the Living Dead

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Dan O'Bannon

Starring: Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Thom Mathews

Country: United States of America

April 16, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 16, 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:

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

Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

Thundercats

Thundercats

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

April 16, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 16, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Citizen Hughes by Michael Drosnin

Citizen Hughes

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Leonardo DiCaprio portrays Howard Hughes in Martin Scorsese's film The Aviator. He is a legendary playboy and pilot, but he is most famous for his role as the ultimate mystery man.

Smart Women, Foolish Choices by Connell Cowan and Melvyn Kinder

Smart Women, Foolish Choices

By:

Smart Women Make Foolish Choices

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

By:

While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?

Breaking With Moscow by Arkady N. Shevchenko

Breaking With Moscow

By:

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.

The Living Planet by David Attenborough

The Living Planet

By:

The Living Planet: A Portrait of the Earth

April 16, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 16, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Repulse

Repulse

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Vertical shooter

Delta 16

Delta 16

Platform: Commodore 16 Commodore 64

Genre: Fixed shooter

Publisher: Amersoft

Chuckie Egg 2

Chuckie Egg 2

Platform: ZX Spectrum Commodore 64 Amstrad CPC Atari ST Amiga

Genre: Arcade game, Adventure game

Publisher: A&F Software Pick & Choose

Lord of the Rings: Game One

Lord of the Rings: Game One

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, BBC Micro, Dragon 32/64, Apple II, Apple Macintosh, MS-DOS.

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Melbourne House

F-15 Strike Eagle

F-15 Strike Eagle

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Game Boy, PC-8801, Sega Game Gear, MSX, NES, IBM PC, ZX Spectrum, Arcade

Genre: Combat flight simulator

Publisher: MicroProse

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Who was the US President on April 16, 1985?

On April 16, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 16, 1985?

On April 16, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 16, 1985?

On April 16, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 16th?

April 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of April. 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 April 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Apple inc. and google have removed tiktok in india from their app stores after a madras high court ruled that the app could expose children and encourage cyberbullying.
  • 2018 - Terrorism is in israel: petah tikva resident zohar zuaretz was indicted for counterterror offenses related to far-right social media posts that he made about the killing of arabs. (the times of israel). the iliya institute in jerusalem, declared terrorist organization by avigdor liberman, israel's defense minister.
  • 2017 - In a shooting at columbus' j&r party hall after hours club, nine people were injured. two of the victims are in critical condition.

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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 April 1985?

April 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.

Discover how April 1985 calendar looked like.

Tuesday April 16, 1985