What happened on Thursday May 16, 1985?

Here's what happened on May 16, 1985:

• Discovery of the Ozone Hole Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey announced a groundbreaking discovery of a significant ozone layer depletion over Antarctica, revealing a massive 'hole' in Earth's protective atmospheric shield. This discovery would later become a critical environmental milestone, highlighting the impact of human-made chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) on global atmospheric health.
• Michael Jordan Named NBA Rookie of the Year Michael Jordan, a rising basketball superstar, was awarded the NBA Rookie of the Year, marking the beginning of what would become one of the most legendary careers in professional basketball history. This recognition signaled Jordan's exceptional talent and potential to transform the sport.
• Papal Visit to Belgium Pope John Paul II arrived in Belgium on an official pastoral visit, continuing his tradition of international diplomatic and religious outreach. This visit likely involved meetings with local religious leaders, public masses, and engagement with the Belgian Catholic community.

Events in 1985

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

Magazines from May. 16, 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:

• Corey Perry

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

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

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:

39 years 11 months old,

or 479 months and 28 days old,

or 2086 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14608 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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