What happened on Sunday March 17, 1985?

Here's what happened on March 17, 1985:

• Night Stalker Begins Murder Spree Serial killer Richard Ramirez, infamously known as the 'Night Stalker', committed his first two murders in Los Angeles, California, marking the beginning of a terrifying criminal rampage that would shock the nation.
• Expo '85 Opens in Japan Expo '85, a significant World's Fair, commenced in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan, showcasing international technological and cultural innovations. The exposition would run until September 16, attracting global participants and visitors.
• Earthquake Strikes Central Chile A significant seismic event occurred near the coast of Central Chile, with a magnitude of 6.6 on the Richter scale, potentially causing local geological disruption and potential infrastructure damage.
• Finnish Ski Jumper Sets World Record Matti Nykänen of Finland achieved a remarkable world ski jump record, soaring an impressive 623 feet and demonstrating extraordinary athletic skill in the winter sports discipline.
• Death of Indian Cricket Player Dattu Phadkar, a notable Indian cricket all-rounder who played 31 Test matches between 1947 and 1958, passed away, marking the end of a significant career in Indian cricket history.
• Jane Blalock Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Jane Blalock secured victory at the LPGA Women's Kemper Golf Open, highlighting women's achievements in professional golf during the mid-1980s.

Events in 1985

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

Magazines from Mar. 17, 1985

Newspapers from Mar. 17, 1985

March 17, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 76th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 17, 1985 can also be written as 3/17/1985 in the US and as 17/3/1985 in UK and Europe.

March 17, 1985 in March 1985 calendar

Famous people born on March 17, 1985:

• Anne Ross

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on March 17th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 17, 1985 was Can't Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling
2. Glenn Frey - The Heat Is On
3. Madonna - Material Girl
4. David Lee Roth - California Girls
5. Phil Collins - One More Night

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 17, 1985 was You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) by Dead Or Alive, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)
2. Philip Bailey With Phil Collins - Easy Lover
3. Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson - I Know Him So Well
4. Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark
5. Madonna - Material Girl

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 17, 1985 was Nightshift by Commodores, according to the music chart for the week March 11th and March 17th.

1. Commodores - Nightshift
2. Diana Ross - Missing You
3. Tina Turner - Private Dancer
4. Ashford & Simpson - Outta The World
5. Wilton Felder With Bobby Womack - I'll Still Be Lookin' Up To You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 17th is Pisces.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 17, 1985 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 17, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 04:38 am and setting at 03:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 07, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Apr 05, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on March 17, 1985

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Someone born on March 17, 1985 is:

40 years 1 month old,

or 481 months and 6 days old,

or 2092 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14647 days old,

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

There are 328 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 17th 2026.

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

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

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