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November 16, 1985 was the 320th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is November 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 November 16, 1985, who was born and died on November 16, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on November 16, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Built This City by Starship), movies (e.g. The Good Father, directed by Mike Newell), TV series (e.g. Blind Date) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about November 16th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was November 16, 1985?
- November 16, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- November 16, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on November 16, 1985?
- November 16, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- November 16, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- November 16, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- November 16, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- November 16, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- November 16, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- November 16, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- November 16, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on November 16, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 16, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on November 16, 1985?
What day of the week was November 16, 1985?
November 16, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 320th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
November 16, 1985 can also be written as 11/16/1985 in the US and as 16/11/1985 in UK and Europe.
November 16, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 16th is Scorpio.
Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.
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November 16, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 16, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on November 16th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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November 16, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on November 16, 1985 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 16, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:29 am and setting at 09:39 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 28, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Nov 27, 1985.
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Who was born on November 16, 1985?
Famous people born on November 16, 1985:
- Sanna Marin
Sanna Marin is a Finnish politician who has served as the Prime Minister of Finland since 2019.
- Aditya Roy Kapur
Indian actor who has appeared in Bollywood films.
- Lily Aldridge
Model.
- Nick Fradiani
Musician.
- Maki Nishiyama
Japanese actress and model.
- Saori Yamamoto
Japanese model.
- Lee Boxleitner
American notable family, bruce boxleitner and kathryn holcomb.
- Ahmed Khamis
- Paul Herrmann
- Kristina Kuusk
- Iván Pérez Maceira
- Joana Santos
- Alexandre Tokpa
- Manuel Brunet
- Saori Yamamoto (山本早織)
- Maki Nishiyama (西山茉希)
- Verena Sailer
- María Abadi
Whose famous birthday is on November 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on November 16th:
![Marg Helgenberger]()
Marg HelgenbergerMarg helgenberger is an american tv actress known for her role as catherine willows on the tv series csi: crime scene investigation.
![Pete Davidson]()
Pete DavidsonPete davidson is a comedian known for his work on saturday night live and his high-profile relationships.
![Maggie Gyllenhaal]()
Maggie GyllenhaalMaggie gyllenhaal is an american actress known for her roles in films such as the dark knight and secretary.
![Lisa Bonet]()
Lisa BonetAmerican actress who played bill cosby’s daughter in his television series, "the bill cosby show.
![Maeve Quinlan]()
Maeve QuinlanAmerican actress known for her work in soap operas and television dramas.
![Barbara Payton]()
Barbara PaytonAmerican actress, onscreen since 1940.
![Burgess Meredith]()
Burgess MeredithActor (penguin batman, rocky), is killed at 88.
![Gemma Atkinson]()
Gemma AtkinsonGemma atkinson is a british model and actress known for her work in the soap opera hollyoaks and her appearances on reality tv shows.
![Martha Plimpton]()
Martha PlimptonAmerican singer and actress.
![Missi Pyle]()
Missi PyleMissi pyle is an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as 'galaxy quest' and 'dodgeball: a true underdog story'.
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November 16, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 38 years 5 months old,
or 461 months and 3 days old,
or 2004 weeks and 6 days old,
or 14034 days old,
if you were born on November 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 November 16, 1985?
There are 211 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday November 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 16, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on November 16, 1985.
November 16, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on November 16, 1985:
- John J Sparkmann
(sen-d ala), dies at 85.
- Léon Lampo
- Omayra Sánchez
What famous deaths happened on November 16th?
Famous deaths on November 16th:
![Clark Gable]()
Clark GableAmerican actor, "the king", hollywood's most prominent male star.
![Edie Sedgwick]()
Edie SedgwickAmerican model with amazing eyes and great legs.
![Edward Woodward]()
Edward WoodwardEnglish actor and singer (d.2009).
![Reg Varney]()
Reg VarneyEnglish screenwriter and actor (d. 2008).
![Tommy Flanagan]()
Tommy FlanaganScottish actor known for his roles in TV series like Sons of Anarchy and Gladiator.
![Ann Wedgeworth]()
Ann WedgeworthAmerican actress who appeared on another world (1967aeur'70), somerset (1970aeur'73), three's company (1979), three's company (1979) and...
![David Canary]()
David CanaryAmerican actor (d. 2015).
![Robert Clary]()
Robert ClaryFrench-american actor and author (d. 2022).
![Cora Witherspoon]()
Cora WitherspoonActress (quality street bank dick), dies in 67.
![Evelyn Venable]()
Evelyn VenableAmerican actress and stage performer, also a ucla teacher.
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November 16, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on November 16, 1985:
- USA - admission of Oklahoma, 46th state, 1907
- R.C. Saints - Saint Margaret of Scotland ; Gertrude the Great
- Also see November 16 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
- International Day for Tolerance [UNESCO]
- Iceland - Dagur fslenskrar tungu (Icelandic Language Day)
- Thailand - Loy Krathong festival (2005)
Observances on November 16, 1985:
- World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
November 16, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on November 16, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 11th and November 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
November 16, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on November 16, 1985 was We Built This City by Starship, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.
November 16, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on November 16, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 11th and November 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Starship - We Built This City
- Glenn Frey - You Belong To The City
- Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme
- Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels
- Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
November 16, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on November 16, 1985 was The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.
November 16, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on November 16, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week November 11th and November 17th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love
- Feargal Sharkey - A Good Heart
- A-ha - Take On Me
- Elton John - Nikita
- UB40 - Don't Break My Heart
November 16, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on November 16, 1985 was Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.
November 16, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on November 16, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week November 11th and November 17th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
- Aretha Franklin - Who's Zoomin' Who
- Ta Mara & The Seen - Everybody Dance
- Isley, Jasper, Isley - Caravan of Love
- Morris Day - The Oak Tree
November 16, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on November 16, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Good Father
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Mike Newell
Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jim Broadbent, Harriet Walter, Frances Viner
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
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
Maa Kasam
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Shibu Mitra
Starring: Mithun Chakraborty, Divya Rana, Ranjeet, Amjad Khan
Basic Training
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Andrew Sugerman
Starring: Ann Dusenberry, Rhonda Shear, Angela Aames, Will Nye
November 16, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on November 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:
Blind Date
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Blake Edwards
Arsenal
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Steven C. Miller
Heart of the High Country
Release year: 1985
Inside
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Jeff Mahler
The Equalizer
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Antoine Fuqua
November 16, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on November 16, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Vampire Lestat
By: Anne Rice
Lestat. Anne Rice's captivating novel features a vampire hero who is rich in imagination and darkest of all. Aristocrat once in pre-revolutionary France. Now a rock.
Galapagos
By: Kurt Vonnegut
"A wild genealogical adventure. . . Vonnegut is a postmodern Mark Twain ."--The New York Times Book ReviewGalapagos transports the reader back one billion years to A.D.
Texas
By: James A. Michener
James A. Michener's epic saga spans four and a quarter centuries and chronicles Texas' epic history, from its Spanish roots during the age of conquistadors, to its current status as one of America’s most affluent and diverse states.
Goddess
By: Anthony Summers
Although she was born Norma Jeane, the world loved and knew her as Marilyn. Her life was full of fame and private misery. Her death was tragic, but not without mystery.
The Accidental Tourist
By: Anne Tyler
"POIGNANT . . . FUNNY . . THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST IS ONE HER BEST. . . . [TYLER] HAS NEVER BEEN STRONGER."-The
November 16, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on November 16, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Jet Set Willy II: The Final Frontier
Alien 8
Master of Magic
Alice in Wonderland
Dragontorc
Who was the US President on November 16, 1985?
On November 16, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on November 16, 1985?
On November 16, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on November 16, 1985?
On November 16, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about November 16th?
November 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of November. 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 November 16th, such as:
- 2018 - Johnston press, owner of i, the scotsman and the yorkshire post, goes into administration after it failed to find a buyer. it will be delisted from the london stock exchange on 19th november 2018.
- 2017 - South sudanese civil war - rival factions of the sudan people's liberation movement sign "declaration of unification" in cairo (egypt).
- 2016 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). four afghan national security forces members are killed and eleven are injured in a suicide bomber attack on the afghan defense ministry headquarters in kabul.
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 November 1985?
November 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with November being the 11th 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.
