What happened on Saturday August 17, 1985?

Here's what happened on August 17, 1985:

• Rajiv Gandhi Announces Punjab State Elections Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi announced state elections for Punjab, a politically significant moment during a period of regional tension and potential electoral transformation in India.
• Hormel Meatpackers Strike in Austin, Minnesota On August 17, 1985, approximately 1,400 meatpackers at the Geo A. Hormel & Co plant in Austin, Minnesota, initiated a labor strike. Workers walked off the job to protest wage freezes, dangerous working conditions, and proposed wage cuts, highlighting significant labor tensions in the American meatpacking industry.
• Dave Kingman Hits 400th Home Run Professional baseball player Dave Kingman achieved a significant milestone by hitting his 400th career home run, a notable accomplishment in Major League Baseball.
• House of Hope Founded in Orlando Sara Trollinger established the House of Hope, a charitable organization in Orlando, Florida, likely focused on providing support and assistance to individuals in need.

Events in 1985

August 17, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 17, 1985

Newspapers from Aug. 17, 1985

August 17, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 229th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1985 can also be written as 8/17/1985 in the US and as 17/8/1985 in UK and Europe.

August 17, 1985 in August 1985 calendar

Famous people born on August 17, 1985:

• Yû Aoi

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• Brock Kelly
• Alex Honnold

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on August 17th

Famous people died on August 17, 1985:

• Gaspare Ambrosini

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on August 17th

August 17, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 17, 1985 was Shout by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. Tears For Fears - Shout
2. Huey Lewis & The News - Power Of Love
3. Corey Hart - Never Surrender
4. Sting - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
5. Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love

August 17, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 17, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. Madonna - Into The Groove
2. UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
3. Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
4. Madonna - Holiday
5. Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)

August 17, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 17, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
2. Debarge - Who's Holding Donna Now
3. Cameo - Attack Me With Your Love
4. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
5. Patti LaBelle - Stir It Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 17, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 17, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 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 August 17, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:15 am and setting at 09:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Aug 30, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on August 17, 1985

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Someone born on August 17, 1985 is:

39 years 8 months old,

or 476 months and 27 days old,

or 2073 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14515 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1985?

There are 95 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 17, 1985.

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