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August 17, 1985 was the 229th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 17, 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 August 17, 1985, who was born and died on August 17, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 17, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shout by Tears For Fears), movies (e.g. Legend, directed by Ridley Scott), TV series (e.g. Stingray) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 17th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1985?
- August 17, 1985: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1985?
- August 17, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 17, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- August 17, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 17, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 17, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 17, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1985?
What day of the week was August 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: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1985:
- 1,400 meatpackers walk off the job at a geo a hormel and co plant
- Sara trollinger forms house of hope in orlando
- Dave kingman hits his 400th home run.
- Rajiv gandhi announces punjab state elections in india.
August 17, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
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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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 17, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Who was born on August 17, 1985?
Famous people born on August 17, 1985:
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
- Norrin Holland
Known for developing innovative cybersecurity solutions.
- Wendy González
Wendy gonzález is a mexican actress and television host known for her roles in various telenovelas and for hosting entertainment shows.
- Cristin Milioti
Cristin milioti is an american actress known for her roles in the tv series 'how i met your mother' and the film 'the wolf of wall street'.
- Agnes Bruckner
Agnes bruckner is an american actress known for her roles in films suchjson as blue car and the woods.
![Brock Kelly]()
Brock Kelly- Alex Honnold
- Anna Melnikova
- Victor Negrescu
- Daria Sarkhosh
- Tobias Scherbarth
- Ricky Schmitt
- Mohammad Shatnawi
- Sema Aydemir
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
![Rachel Hurd-Wood]()
Rachel Hurd-WoodBritish actress.
August 17, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 38 years 8 months old,
or 464 months and 7 days old,
or 2018 weeks and 4 days old,
or 14130 days old,
if you were born on August 17, 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 August 17, 1985?
There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
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.
August 17, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1985:
- Carlo Giorda
- Gaspare Ambrosini
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
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August 17, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1985:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 17, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
August 17, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Tears For Fears - Shout
- Huey Lewis & The News - Power Of Love
- Corey Hart - Never Surrender
- Sting - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
- 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.
August 17, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Into The Groove
- UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
- Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
- Madonna - Holiday
- 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 R&B music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.
August 17, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
- Debarge - Who's Holding Donna Now
- Cameo - Attack Me With Your Love
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- Patti LaBelle - Stir It Up
August 17, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Legend
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Ridley Scott
Starring: Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, David Bennent
Country: United States of America
Desert Hearts
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Donna Deitch
Starring: Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Audra Lindley, Andra Akers
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
American Ninja
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Sam Firstenberg
Starring: Michael Dudikoff, Steve James, Judie Aronson, Guich Koock
August 17, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 17, 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:
Stingray
Release year: 1985
Watchdog
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Yuri Kovalev
Ein Mann macht klar Schiff
Release year: 1985
Thundercats
Release year: 1985
Country: United States of America
August 17, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 17, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Inside, Outside
By: Herman Wouk
The Pulitzer Prize-winning Pulitzer Prize-winning author "Marjorie Morningstar", and "The Caine Mutiny," describes cultural conflicts in David Goodkind's life as Special Assistant to President Obama.
Thinner
By: Richard Bachman
Curse of Old Gypsy Man...Billy Halleck is a loving husband and father who is both a beneficiary and a victim of American Good Life. He has a beautiful home, a nice wife, and a wonderful family.
Nutcracker
By: Shana Alexander
The classic true crime story of Frances Bradshaw Schreuder is a New York Times bestseller. She was a Manhattan socialite who convinced the only assassin who wouldn't accept her--her teenage boy--to kill her multimillionaire husband.
The Bridge Across Forever
By: Richard Bach
The New York Times Bestseller List for more than a year! Richard Bach's classic and inspiring love story of hope and love "We're the bridge across forever, arching above and adventuring for the sea,"
The Lover
By: Marguerite Duras
The Lover is an international bestseller with over one million copies printed and was a winner in France's Prix Goncourt. Since its publication, critics around the globe have praised it as a great book.
August 17, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 17, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Konami's Ping Pong
Doctor Who and the Mines of Terror
King's Quest II: Romancing the Throne
Ice Palace
Formation Z
Who was the US President on August 17, 1985?
On August 17, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1985?
On August 17, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1985?
On August 17, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. 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 August 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
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 August 1985?
August 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
