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see horoscope and birth chart for February 17, 1985What happened on Sunday, February 17, 1985?
About February 17th, 1985, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 17, 1985, Murray P. Haydon, a 58-year-old retired auto worker from Louisville, Kentucky, underwent a successful implantation of the Jarvik-7 artificial heart at Humana Hospital Audubon. The procedure, led by Dr. William C. DeVries, lasted 3.5 hours and was reported as remarkably routine. Haydon became the third person to receive a permanent artificial heart, following Barney Clark and William J. Schroeder.
- Day of the week: February 17th, 1985 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Careless Whisper by Wham!
- #1 UK song: I Know Him So Well by Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson
- Popular movie: Back to the Future directed by Robert Zemeckis
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- February 17, 1985: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was February 17, 1985?
- Who was born on February 17, 1985?
- February 17, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- February 17, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- February 17, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on February 17, 1985?
- Back in 1985
February 17, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 17, 1985:
- Murray P. Haydon becomes third recipient of permanent artificial heart On February 17, 1985, Murray P. Haydon, a 58-year-old retired auto worker from Louisville, Kentucky, underwent a successful implantation of the Jarvik-7 artificial heart at Humana Hospital Audubon. The procedure, led by Dr. William C. DeVries, lasted 3.5 hours and was reported as remarkably routine. Haydon became the third person to receive a permanent artificial heart, following Barney Clark and William J. Schroeder. source: washingtonpost.com
- First day-night cricket match at MCG On February 17, 1985, the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) hosted its first day-night cricket match during the Benson & Hedges World Championship of Cricket. Australia faced England in a limited-overs match played under lights, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of cricket in Australia. Australia won the match by 7 wickets, chasing down England's total of 214/8 with 22 balls to spare. source: espncricinfo.com
- 1985 World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Men The 1985 World Allround Speed Skating Championships for Men were held on February 16–17, 1985, at the Hamar stadion in Hamar, Norway. Hein Vergeer of the Netherlands won the gold medal, followed by Oleg Bozhev of the Soviet Union with silver, and Hilbert van der Duim, also from the Netherlands, with bronze. source: en.wikipedia.org
- US Postal Rate Increase United States Postal Service increases first-class postage rate from 20 cents to 22 cents, reflecting ongoing economic adjustments and inflation.
- Jockey Milestone at Santa Anita Laffit Pincay Jr achieves a significant career milestone by becoming the third jockey to ride 6,000 winners, winning aboard Doria's Delight at Santa Anita Park.
February 17, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from February 1985
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What day of the week was February 17, 1985?
February 17, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 48th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 17, 1985 can also be written as 2/17/1985 in the US and as 17/2/1985 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 17, 1985?
Famous people born on February 17, 1985:
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February 17, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on February 17, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 11th and February 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
February 17, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on February 17, 1985 was Careless Whisper by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.
- Wham! - Careless Whisper
- Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
- Philip Bailey - Easy Lover
- Billy Ocean - Loverboy
- Daryl Hall & John Oates - Method Of Modern Love
February 17, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on February 17, 1985 was I Know Him So Well by Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.
- Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson - I Know Him So Well
- King - Love And Pride
- Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
- Prince - 1999 / Little Red Corvette
- Ashford & Simpson - Solid
February 17, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on February 17, 1985 was Mr. Telephone Man by New Edition, according to the music chart for the week February 11th and February 17th.
- New Edition - Mr. Telephone Man
- The Gap Band - Beep A Freak
- Diana Ross - Missing You
- Kool & The Gang - Misled
- Klymaxx - The Men All Pause
February 17, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.
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Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 17, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1985 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthFebruary 17, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 17, 1985 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:59 am and setting at 04:25 pm.
The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1985.
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Someone born on February 17, 1985 is:
41 years 5 months old,
or 497 months and 18 days old,
or 2163 weeks and 2 days old,
or 15143 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1985?
There are 197 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 17th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 17, 1985.
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Why 1985 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on February 17, 1985, a 1985 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to February 17, 1985 includes Murray P. Haydon becomes third recipient of permanent artificial heart, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around February 17, 1985 included “Careless Whisper” by Wham!, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of February 17, 1985 included Back to the Future, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
February 17, 1985 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Anne Curtis, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make February 17, 1985 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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