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see horoscope and birth chart for November 17, 1985What happened on Sunday, November 17, 1985?
About November 17th, 1985, in brief:
- Historical events: On November 17, 1985, Howard Stern began broadcasting on WXRK 92.3 FM in New York City. This marked his return to the New York airwaves after his departure from WNBC AM. Stern initially hosted the afternoon slot from 2–6 pm, later transitioning to mornings on February 18, 1986.
- Day of the week: November 17th, 1985 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: We Built This City by Starship
- #1 UK song: The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush
- Popular movie: Back to the Future directed by Robert Zemeckis
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- November 17, 1985: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was November 17, 1985?
- November 17, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- November 17, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- November 17, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- November 17, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on November 17, 1985?
- Back in 1985
November 17, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on November 17, 1985:
- Howard Stern begins broadcasting on WXRK FM On November 17, 1985, Howard Stern began broadcasting on WXRK 92.3 FM in New York City. This marked his return to the New York airwaves after his departure from WNBC AM. Stern initially hosted the afternoon slot from 2–6 pm, later transitioning to mornings on February 18, 1986. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Phrack Magazine first edition released Phrack Magazine, an e-zine written by and for hackers, was first published on November 17, 1985. It was founded by two hackers known by their pseudonyms "Taran King" and "Knight Lightning". The magazine was initially released on the Metal Shop bulletin board system, where Taran King was a sysop, and was widely mirrored by other boards. source: en.wikipedia.org
- New York Jets set franchise record with 62-28 victory over Tampa Bay Buccaneers On November 17, 1985, the New York Jets achieved a franchise-record 62-28 victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Giants Stadium. Quarterback Ken O'Brien threw for 367 yards and five touchdowns, with tight end Mickey Shuler catching three of those touchdowns. The Jets' offense dominated, scoring 41 unanswered points after initially trailing 14-0. source: pro-football-reference.com
- NBC Premieres 'Hostage Flight' NBC broadcasts the premiere of the controversial TV thriller 'Hostage Flight', adding to the network's dramatic programming lineup of the mid-1980s.
November 17, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from November 1985
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November 17, 1985: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Buffalo Bills - Cleveland Browns : 7 - 17
- Chicago Bears - Dallas Cowboys : 44 - 0
- Cincinnati Bengals - Los Angeles Raiders : 6 - 13
- Kansas City Chiefs - San Francisco 49ers : 3 - 31
- Los Angeles Rams - Atlanta Falcons : 14 - 30
What day of the week was November 17, 1985?
November 17, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 321st day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
November 17, 1985 can also be written as 11/17/1985 in the US and as 17/11/1985 in UK and Europe.
November 17, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
November 17, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on November 17, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 11th and November 17th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
November 17, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on November 17, 1985 was We Built This City by Starship, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.
- Starship - We Built This City
- Glenn Frey - You Belong To The City
- Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme
- Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels
- Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
November 17, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on November 17, 1985 was The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.
- Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love
- Feargal Sharkey - A Good Heart
- A-ha - Take On Me
- Elton John - Nikita
- UB40 - Don't Break My Heart
November 17, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on November 17, 1985 was Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week November 11th and November 17th.
- Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
- Aretha Franklin - Who's Zoomin' Who
- Ta Mara & The Seen - Everybody Dance
- Isley, Jasper, Isley - Caravan of Love
- Morris Day - The Oak Tree
November 17, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th is Scorpio.
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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.
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November 17, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 17, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthNovember 17, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on November 17, 1985 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 17, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 47% full, rising at 12:15 pm and setting at 10:49 pm.
The previous full moon was on Oct 28, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Nov 27, 1985.
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How old is someone born on November 17, 1985?
Someone born on November 17, 1985 is:
40 years 8 months old,
or 488 months and 18 days old,
or 2124 weeks and 2 days old,
or 14870 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 17, 1985?
There are 106 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 17th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 17, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on November 17, 1985.
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Back in 1985
Why 1985 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on November 17, 1985, a 1985 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to November 17, 1985 includes Howard Stern begins broadcasting on WXRK FM, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around November 17, 1985 included “We Built This City” by Starship, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of November 17, 1985 included Back to the Future, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make November 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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