What happened on Thursday, May 16, 1985?

Here's what happened on May 16, 1985:

• Discovery of the Antarctic ozone hole announced On May 16, 1985, scientists from the British Antarctic Survey published a paper in the journal Nature, revealing significant ozone depletion over Antarctica. This discovery highlighted the impact of human-made chemicals, particularly chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), on the ozone layer, leading to global environmental concerns and subsequent international agreements to address the issue. source: bas.ac.uk
• Michael Jordan named NBA Rookie of the Year On May 16, 1985, Michael Jordan was honored as the NBA Rookie of the Year after an impressive debut season with the Chicago Bulls. He led all rookies with an average of 28.2 points per game, contributing significantly to the Bulls' improved performance. source: upi.com
• Pope John Paul II's visit to Belgium begins on May 16, 1985 Pope John Paul II commenced his visit to Belgium on May 16, 1985, as part of an 11-day tour of the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Belgium. The visit included meetings with King Baudouin and Queen Fabiola, open-air masses attended by large crowds, and addresses promoting unity among Belgium's French- and Dutch-speaking communities. source: upi.com
• Bobby Valentine appointed as Texas Rangers manager On May 16, 1985, Bobby Valentine was named the new manager of the Texas Rangers, succeeding Doug Rader. Valentine, then 35, was previously the third-base coach for the New York Mets and became the youngest manager in Major League Baseball at that time. Under his leadership, the Rangers improved their performance, finishing the season with a 62–99 record. source: si.com

Events in 1985

May 16, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from May 1985

Newspapers from May. 16, 1985

May 16, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 136th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1985 can also be written as 5/16/1985 in the US and as 16/5/1985 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 1985 in May 1985 calendar

Famous people born on May 16, 1985:

• Sonal Chauhan

  Sonal Chauhan is an Indian actress, singer, and model, best known for her work in Hindi and Telugu cinema. She gained fame with her Bollywood debut in the film 'Jannat' (2008) and has also appeared in numerous South Indian films. [bio]

• Corey Perry

  Professional NHL ice hockey player who won the Stanley Cup with the Anaheim Ducks and played for multiple teams including the Montreal...

• Ayana Sakai
• Tadayoshi Okura
• Claude Maka Kum
• Stanislav Janevski
• Anja Mittag
• Florin Costea
• Kazuhito Tanaka
• Carlos Castrillo
• Andrew Keenan-Bolger
• Ricardo Jesus
• Hiziel de Souza Soares
• Henrique Pacheco Lima
• Elias Mendes Trindade
• Minoru Suganuma
• Matias Vitkieviez

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on May 16th

Famous people died on May 16, 1985:

• Margaret Hamilton

  Iconic American actress best known for her memorable role as the Wicked Witch of the West in the classic film 'The Wizard of Oz'.

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on May 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 16, 1985 was Don't You (Forget About Me) by Simple Minds, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)
2. Madonna - Crazy For You
3. Murray Head - One Night In Bangkok
4. Wham! - Everything She Wants (Remix)
5. Sade - Smooth Operator

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 16, 1985 was 19 by Paul Hardcastle, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Paul Hardcastle - 19
2. Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer
3. Bronski Beat & Marc Almond - I Feel Love (Medley)
4. Duran Duran - A View To A Kill
5. DeBarge - Rhythm Of The Night

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 16, 1985 was Fresh by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Kool & The Gang - Fresh
2. USA For Africa - We Are The World
3. Whitney Houston - You Give Good Love
4. Mary Jane Girls - In My House
5. Sade - Smooth Operator

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th 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 16, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 16, 1985 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:11 am and setting at 06:09 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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Someone born on May 16, 1985 is:

41 years 2 months old,

or 494 months and 21 days old,

or 2151 weeks

or 15057 days old,

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

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

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