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see horoscope and birth chart for January 17, 1985What happened on Thursday, January 17, 1985?
About January 17th, 1985, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 17, 1985, British Telecom (BT) announced plans to replace the traditional red telephone boxes with the new KX series, citing issues such as high maintenance costs, vandalism, and lack of accessibility. This decision led to public outcry, with many local authorities using legislation to protect the iconic kiosks, resulting in around 2,000 being given listed status.
- Day of the week: January 17th, 1985 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- #1 US song: Like A Virgin by Madonna
- #1 UK song: I Want To Know What Love Is by Foreigner
- Popular movie: Back to the Future directed by Robert Zemeckis
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- January 17, 1985: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 17, 1985?
- Who was born on January 17, 1985?
- January 17, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- January 17, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 17, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 17, 1985?
- Back in 1985
January 17, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 17, 1985:
- British Telecom announces retirement of red telephone boxes On January 17, 1985, British Telecom (BT) announced plans to replace the traditional red telephone boxes with the new KX series, citing issues such as high maintenance costs, vandalism, and lack of accessibility. This decision led to public outcry, with many local authorities using legislation to protect the iconic kiosks, resulting in around 2,000 being given listed status. source: theguardian.com
- Azharuddin scores second Test century in second Test against England On January 17, 1985, Mohammad Azharuddin scored 105 runs in the second innings of the fourth Test against England at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai. This performance marked his second consecutive Test century, following his debut century of 110 runs in the third Test at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, in December 1984. Azharuddin's consistent performances in his first three Tests made him the first player to score centuries in each of his first three Test matches. source: hindustantimes.com
- Kangin, former Super Junior member, born in Seoul, South Korea Kim Young-woon, known professionally as Kangin, is a South Korean singer and actor born on January 17, 1985, in Seoul. He gained fame as a member of the boy band Super Junior and its subgroups Super Junior-T and Super Junior-H. Kangin enlisted for mandatory military service in July 2010 and was discharged in April 2012. source: en.wikipedia.org
January 17, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from January 1985
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What day of the week was January 17, 1985?
January 17, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 17th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 17, 1985 can also be written as 1/17/1985 in the US and as 17/1/1985 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 17, 1985?
Famous people born on January 17, 1985:
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Adriana UgarteAdriana Ugarte is a Spanish actress best known for her roles in Spanish television and film, particularly for starring in the TV series 'El tiempo entre costuras' and the Pedro Almodóvar film 'Julieta'. [bio]
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Simone SimonsRenowned Dutch mezzo-soprano and lead vocalist of the symphonic metal band Epica.
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KanginSouth Korean singer, dancer, and actor, known for being a member of the popular K-pop group Super Junior.
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Anna Alminova
January 17, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 17, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week January 14th and January 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 17, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1985 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.
- Madonna - Like A Virgin
- Jack Wagner - All I Need
- Chicago - You're The Inspiration
- Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
- Philip Bailey - Easy Lover
January 17, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1985 was I Want To Know What Love Is by Foreigner, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.
- Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
- Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
- Wham! - Last Christmas / Everything She Wants
- Madonna - Like A Virgin
- Tears For Fears - Shout
January 17, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1985 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.
- Midnight Star - Operator
- Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight
- The Temptations - Treat Her Like A Lady
- Stevie Wonder - Love Light In Flight
- Kool & The Gang - Misled
January 17, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 17, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1985 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 17, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 17, 1985 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 04:14 am and setting at 02:24 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1985.
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Someone born on January 17, 1985 is:
41 years 6 months old,
or 498 months and 17 days old,
or 2167 weeks and 4 days old,
or 15173 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1985?
There are 167 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 17th 2027.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 17, 1985.
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Why 1985 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on January 17, 1985, a 1985 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to January 17, 1985 includes British Telecom announces retirement of red telephone boxes, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around January 17, 1985 included “Like A Virgin” by Madonna, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of January 17, 1985 included Back to the Future, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
January 17, 1985 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Adriana Ugarte, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make January 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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