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May 17, 1985 was the 137th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.
Is May 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 May 17, 1985, who was born and died on May 17, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 17, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Don't You (Forget About Me) by Simple Minds), movies (e.g. Fletch, directed by Michael Ritchie), TV series (e.g. About Time) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 17th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 17, 1985?
- May 17, 1985: What happened on that day?
- May 17, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 17, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 17, 1985?
- May 17, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 17, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- May 17, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 17, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- May 17, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 17, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 17, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 17, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 17, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on May 17, 1985?
What day of the week was May 17, 1985?
May 17, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 17, 1985:
- Les anderson catches record 97-pound 4-ounce chinook salmon, off alaska.
May 17, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 17, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 17th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 17, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 17, 1985 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:32 am and setting at 07:11 pm.
The previous full moon was on May 04, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1985.
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Who was born on May 17, 1985?
Famous people born on May 17, 1985:
![Derek Hough]()
Derek HoughDerek hough is an american dancer and choreographer, best known for his work on the reality dance competition show 'dancing with the stars'.
![Andrew Keenan-Bolger]()
Andrew Keenan-BolgerAndrew keenan-bolger is an american actor known for his work on broadway and in film and television.
- Arlander Brown
Talented football player who made a mark in the sport.
- Lynsee Roberts
Renowned poet celebrated for her evocative verses.
- Greg Van Avermaet
Belgian cyclist.
- Matt Ryan
NFL quarterback known for his leadership and success with the Atlanta Falcons.
- Teo Gutierrez
Argentinian footballer who has played for top clubs in South America and Europe.
- Spiro Tzavellas
Spiro Tzavellas is a Greek professional soccer player known for his defensive skills.
- Liliana Schoenfeld
Astronomer specializing in exoplanet research.
- Christine Nesbitt
Canadian speed skater.
- Teófilo Gutiérrez
Colombian footballer.
- Todd Redmond
American baseball player.
- Julia Voth
Actress.
- Alyssa Stringfellow
New zealand actress.
- Emil Sitoci
Dutch wrestler.
- Nushrat Bharucha
- Javi Chica
- Alain Conte
Whose famous birthday is on May 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 17th:
![Dennis Hopper]()
Dennis HopperAmerican actor and director, who at 19 was the first to land a part in "rebel without a cause".
![Adel Imam]()
Adel ImamAdel imam is an egyptian actor known for his comedic roles in film and television.
![Sugar Ray Leonard]()
Sugar Ray LeonardSugar ray leonard is a retired professional boxer and former undisputed welterweight champion.
![Ross Butler]()
Ross ButlerRoss butler is a tv actor known for his roles in popular series such as 13 reasons why and riverdale.
![Bob Saget]()
Bob SagetBob saget is an american actor and comedian best known for his role as danny tanner on the sitcom full house and as the original host of...
![Nikki Reed]()
Nikki ReedNikki Reed is an American actress, model, and screenwriter, best known for her role as Rosalie Hale in the Twilight Saga film series.
![Leven Rambin]()
Leven RambinLeven Rambin is an American actress known for her roles in The Hunger Games and Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles.
![Craig Ferguson]()
Craig FergusonScots-american comedian, late-night tv host, writer, and director.
![Sasha Alexander]()
Sasha AlexanderSasha alexander is an american television actress known for her roles in ncis and rizzoli & isles.
![Andrea Corr]()
Andrea CorrIrish actress and singer (the corrs), pianist and pianist.
May 17, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 38 years 11 months old,
or 467 months and 7 days old,
or 2031 weeks and 5 days old,
or 14222 days old,
if you were born on May 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 May 17, 1985?
There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 17th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 17, 1985.
May 17, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 17, 1985:
![Hugh Burden]()
Hugh BurdenActor (night of the laughing dead), passes away at 72.
- Abe Burrows
Abe Burrows was a renowned playwright and director, best known for his work on 'Guys and Dolls'.
- Bobby Ewing
Dallas: (patrick duffy).
- Eugen Dollmann
- Eso Peluzzi
What famous deaths happened on May 17th?
Famous deaths on May 17th:
![Frank Gorshin]()
Frank GorshinAmerican actor.
![Edward Hardwicke]()
Edward HardwickeEnglish actor (born 1932).
![Bruce Fairbairn]()
Bruce FairbairnCanadian record producer and musician (born 1949).
![Robert Webber]()
Robert WebberActor (nuts assassin, 10, 10), dies at 74.
- Lyndle Smith
Pioneering scientist in the field of genetics, known for groundbreaking research.
- Zahki Khan
Successful business magnate known for revolutionizing the tech industry.
- Geovannie Ramirez
Renowned painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Kyston Williams
Famous for his groundbreaking plays that explore social issues.
- Warda Al-Jazairia
Warda Al-Jazairia was an Algerian singer who was known as the 'Flower of Algeria' and was one of the most famous Arab singers of the 20th...
- Wendle Ford
Pioneering scientist in the field of biotechnology, known for groundbreaking research.
May 17, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 17, 1985:
- Norwegian Constitution Day or Syttende Mai.
- Dfa das Letras Galegas ("Galician Literature Day") ? holiday in Galicia, honouring the Galician language.
- International Day Against Homophobia aka IDAHO
- Bahá'f Faith ? Feast of 'Azaamat (Grandeur) ? First day of the fourth month of the Bahá'f Calendar.
Observances on May 17, 1985:
- UN Global Road Safety Week, 17-23 May (biennial) [WHO]
- World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
Saints celebrated on May 17, 1985:
- Saint Solochon
- Saint Paschal Baylon or Pascal Baylon
- Saint Montanus
- Saint Dietmar
- Saint Pamphamer
- Saint Pamphalon
- Saint Adrian of Alexandria
May 17, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 17, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 13th and May 19th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 17, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 17, 1985 was Don't You (Forget About Me) by Simple Minds, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 17, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)
- Madonna - Crazy For You
- Murray Head - One Night In Bangkok
- Wham! - Everything She Wants (Remix)
- Sade - Smooth Operator
May 17, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 17, 1985 was 19 by Paul Hardcastle, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 17, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul Hardcastle - 19
- Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer
- Bronski Beat & Marc Almond - I Feel Love (Medley)
- Duran Duran - A View To A Kill
- DeBarge - Rhythm Of The Night
May 17, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 17, 1985 was Fresh by Kool & The Gang, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.
May 17, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 13th and May 19th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Kool & The Gang - Fresh
- USA For Africa - We Are The World
- Whitney Houston - You Give Good Love
- Mary Jane Girls - In My House
- Sade - Smooth Operator
May 17, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 17, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Fletch
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Michael Ritchie
Starring: Chevy Chase, Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Richard Libertini
Country: United States of America
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
Future-Kill
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Ronald W. Moore
Starring: Edwin Neal, Marilyn Burns, Gabriel Folse, Wade Reese
Final Justice
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Greydon Clark
Starring: Joe Don Baker, Rossano Brazzi, Venantino Venantini, Patrizia Pellegrino
May 17, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 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:
About Time
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Richard Curtis
Paying Guest
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Subodh Mukherjee
Mussolini and I
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Alberto Negrin
Half Nelson
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Ryan Fleck
The Day the Universe Changed
Release year: 1985
Starring: James Burke
May 17, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 17, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
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.
Hold The Dream
By: Barbara Taylor Bradford
Hold the Dream, the continuation of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s bestseller A Woman of Substance, continues the story of Emma Harte. It is a dramatic tale of triumph and heartbreak.
Queenie
By: Michael Korda
Michael Korda's dazzling novel centers around a beautiful woman who can do no wrong--except her past.
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.
Glitz
By: Elmore Leonard
"Intense .... A higher quality entertainment ."--New York TimesElmore Lennox's Glitz is a killer...in a best possible way. This riveting noir story of "The King Daddy Of Crime Writers" (Seattle Times), electrifies.
May 17, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 17, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Dread Dragon Droom
Hang-On
Road Blaster
Bored of the Rings
Antix
Who was the US President on May 17, 1985?
On May 17, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 17, 1985?
On May 17, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 17, 1985?
On May 17, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 17th?
May 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of May. 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 May 17th, such as:
- 2019 - Canada-united states relations, mexico-united states relations: the united states lifted tariffs on steel from canada and mexico.
- 2018 - International military intervention against isil. denmark announces partial withdrawal of its special forces in iraq after the fall of isil.
- 2017 - Bundu dia kongo supporters free their leader and 50 others with an attack on makala prison in kinshasa (democratic republic of the congo).
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 May 1985?
May 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
