What happened on Wednesday October 16, 1985?

Here's what happened on October 16, 1985:

• Intel 80386 Processor Launch Intel revolutionized personal computing by introducing the 16 MHz 80386 processor, a 32-bit microprocessor capable of directly addressing four gigabytes of memory. With processing speeds of three to four million instructions per second, this chip represented a significant technological leap, having cost Intel $100 million in development.
• Nobel Prize in Chemistry Awarded Herbert Hauptman and Jerome Karle were awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for their groundbreaking work in crystallography and understanding molecular structures.
• League Championship Victories The Kansas City Royals and St. Louis Cardinals secured their respective league championships, setting the stage for potential postseason excitement.
• Cardinals Win National League Championship Series The St. Louis Cardinals clinched the National League Championship Series in a decisive Game 6, advancing closer to the World Series.
• Challenger Prepares for STS-61A Mission NASA's Space Shuttle Challenger was moved to the launch pad in preparation for the STS-61A space mission, marking another step in the ongoing Space Shuttle program.

Events in 1985

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

Magazines from Oct. 16, 1985

Newspapers from Oct. 16, 1985

October 16, 1985 was a Wednesday and it was the 289th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1985 can also be written as 10/16/1985 in the US and as 16/10/1985 in UK and Europe.

October 16, 1985 in October 1985 calendar

Famous people born on October 16, 1985:

• Casey Stoner

  Casey Stoner is a legendary Australian motorcycle racer who dominated MotoGP, winning two world championships with Ducati and Honda.

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on October 16th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 16, 1985 was Take On Me by A-Ha, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

1. A-Ha - Take On Me
2. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
3. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
4. Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
5. Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 16, 1985 was The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

1. Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love
2. Midge Ure - If I Was
3. Colonel Abrams - Trapped
4. A-ha - Take On Me
5. Red Box - Lean On Me (Ah-Li-Ayo)

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 16, 1985 was Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
2. Freddie Jackson - You Are My Lady
3. Bobby Womack - I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much
4. Cameo - Single Life
5. Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew - The Show

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 16, 1985 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 10:10 am and setting at 08:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on October 16, 1985

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Someone born on October 16, 1985 is:

39 years 6 months old,

or 474 months and 7 days old,

or 2062 weeks

or 14434 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 16, 1985?

There are 176 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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

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

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