Tuesday September 17, 1985: on this day

September 17, 1985 was the 260th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is September 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 September 17, 1985, who was born and died on September 17, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on September 17, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Money For Nothing by Dire Straits), movies (e.g. Commando, directed by Mark L. Lester), TV series (e.g. The Equalizer) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about September 17th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was September 17, 1985?


September 17, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 260th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 17, 1985 can also be written as 9/17/1985 in the US and as 17/9/1985 in UK and Europe.

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September 17, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 17, 1985:

  • Soyuz t-14 carries three cosmonauts to salyut 7 space station.

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September 17, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 17th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on September 17th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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September 17, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 17, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 17, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:55 am and setting at 09:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 30, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Sep 29, 1985.

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Who was born on September 17, 1985?


Famous people born on September 17, 1985:

  • Fount Williams

    Record-breaking wide receiver known for his speed and agility.

  • Alezander Ovechkin

    Alezander Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey player who is considered one of the greatest goal scorers in the history of the...

  • Manus Harvey

    Television news anchor known for his insightful reporting.

  • Argelio Garcia

    Argelio Garcia was a skilled soccer player who made a mark in the world of sports.

  • Yoona Jeong

    Celebrated poet whose works resonate with readers worldwide.

  • Shalie Puth

    Known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.

  • Asami Terajima

    Japanese professional golfer.

  • Tomáš Berdych

    Tomáš berdych is a retired czech tennis player known for reaching the wimbledon final in 2010 and being a consistent top 10 player for...

  • Marqual Hawkins

    Marqual Hawkins is an American football defensive back who has played in the National Football League.

  • Wayden Eriksson

    Wayden Eriksson is a Swedish essayist known for his insightful and thought-provoking writings on contemporary social and political issues.

  • Jon Walker

    Jon walker is a musician best known as the former bassist of the band panic! at the disco.

  • Dagger Hashimoto

    Creator of the Ethereum mining algorithm, Ethash.

  • Ripley Johnson

    Former NBA star known for exceptional shooting skills and leadership on the court.

  • Dylan Byers

    Dylan Byers is a prominent journalist known for his work in media and technology reporting.

Whose famous birthday is on September 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on September 17th:

  • John Ritter
    John Ritter

    American actor, and a member of a theatrical family.

  • Jean-Claude Carrière
    Jean-Claude Carrière

    Jean-claude carrière is a renowned french screenwriter and actor, best known for his collaborations with director luis buñuel.

  • Cassandra Peterson
    Cassandra Peterson

    Cassandra peterson is an american actress best known for her portrayal of the horror hostess character elvira, mistress of the dark.

  • Phil Jackson
    Phil Jackson

    American basketball player, coach and star.

  • Anne Bancroft
    Anne Bancroft

    American actress who has been on screen since 1952 and won the best actress oscar.

  • Hank Williams
    Hank Williams

    American singer, songwriter, and country western singer.

  • Roddy McDowall
    Roddy McDowall

    British child actor, who arrived in hollywood in 1940.

  • Bryan Singer
    Bryan Singer

    American screenwriter and producer of director films.

  • Matthew Settle
    Matthew Settle

    American actor.

  • Dinah Sheridan
    Dinah Sheridan

    British actress, who has been a star in british tv, theatre and film for seven decades.

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September 17, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 7 months old,

or 463 months and 2 days old,

or 2013 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14094 days old,

if you were born on September 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 September 17, 1985?

There are 151 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 17th 2024.

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

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

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September 17, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 17, 1985:

  • Laura Ashley

    British fashion designer and businesswoman known for her distinctive floral and country-inspired designs.

  • Carmen Barth
  • Petter Ravn
  • Trương Thanh Đăng

What famous deaths happened on September 17th?

Famous deaths on September 17th:

  • Spiro Agnew
    Spiro Agnew

    American politician and lawyer, governor of maryland 1967-1969, and vice-president under nixon 1969.

  • Patricia Phoenix
    Patricia Phoenix

    County galway, ireland -- actress.

  • Red Skelton
    Red Skelton

    American comedian who is loved and well-known in film, tv, and nightclub.

  • Richard Basehart
    Richard Basehart

    American stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.

  • Frankie Vaughan
    Frankie Vaughan

    English actor and singer (d. 1999).

  • Jay Stewart
    Jay Stewart

    Annoucer of lets make a deal commits suicide.

  • Raden Adjeng Kartini

    Indonesian feminist and entrepreneur who advocated for women's rights.

  • Suleman the Great

    Suleman the Great was the ruler of the Umayyad Caliphate, one of the largest empires in history.

  • Khalis Gibran

    Pioneering journalist and author known for his insightful commentary.

  • Guila

    Renowned actress known for her captivating performances on stage and screen.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on September 17th

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September 17, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on September 17, 1985:

  • RC Saints - Feasts of Saint Lambert (martyr), Hildegard of Bingen
  • United States - Constitution Day (observed on the previous Friday if it falls in a weekend), Citizenship Day, Von Steuben Day
  • Netherlands - Operation Market Garden is still remembered with parachuting and dedications on this day.
  • Also see September 17 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The fourth day of the Eleusinian Mysteries in ancient Greek mythology, when the initiates sacrificed a pig.
  • Angola - National Heroes' Day

Observances on September 17, 1985:

  • World Patient Safety Day [WHO]
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September 17, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 17, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 16th and September 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 17, 1985 was Money For Nothing by Dire Straits, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

September 17, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on September 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 16th and September 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Money For Nothing
  2. - Cherish
  3. - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
  4. - We Don't Need Another Hero
  5. - Don't Lose My Number

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 17, 1985 was Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

September 17, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on September 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week September 16th and September 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Dancing In The Street
  2. - Holding Out For A Hero
  3. - Part-Time Lover youtube
  4. - I Got You Babe
  5. - Tarzan Boy

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 17, 1985 was Oh Sheila by Ready For The World, according to the R&B music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

September 17, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on September 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week September 16th and September 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Oh Sheila
  2. - Saving All My Love For You
  3. - Cherish
  4. - You Are My Lady
  5. - All Of Me For All Of You

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September 17, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on September 17, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Commando

Commando

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Mark L. Lester

Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rae Dawn Chong, Dan Hedaya, Vernon Wells

Country: United States of America

Demons

Demons

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Lamberto Bava

Starring: Urbano Barberini, Natasha Hovey, Karl Zinny, Fiore Argento

Phenomena

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

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

Faasle

Faasle

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Yash Chopra

Starring: Sunil Dutt, Rekha, Rohan Kapoor, Farha Naaz

September 17, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on September 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:

The Equalizer

The Equalizer

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Antoine Fuqua

Rocky Road

Rocky Road

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Brian K. Roberts

In Sickness and in Health

In Sickness and in Health

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Roger Melvin

Stingray

Stingray

Release year: 1985

Watchdog

Watchdog

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Yuri Kovalev

September 17, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on September 17, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Funny Money by Mark Singer

Funny Money

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This cautionary tale is by Mark Singer, a respected New Yorker writer. It concerns the Penn Square Bank oil broker at an Oklahoma City shopping mall that collapsed in 1982.

After The Reunion by Rona Jaffe

After The Reunion

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After the Reunion is Rona Jaffe's popular sequel to Class Reunion. It tells the heartwarming stories of Annabel, Daphne and Chris five years after their class reunion.

Hold The Dream by Barbara Taylor Bradford

Hold The Dream

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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.

The Amateurs by David Halberstam

The Amateurs

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"Astonishing . . . Moving . . The best book ever written on a sport. *Walter Clemons Newsweek "A PENETRATING FASCINATING AND REMARKABLY SUPENSEFUL NARRATIVE."

A Maggot by John Fowles

A Maggot

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John Fowles' prologue tells us that A Maggot was born from a vision of five travelers riding in remote areas with a mysterious purpose.

September 17, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on September 17, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Doctor Who and the Mines of Terror

Doctor Who and the Mines of Terror

Platform: Amstrad CPC, BBC Micro, Commodore 64

Publisher: Micro Power

Pit Pot

Pit Pot

Platform: Sega Master System

Genre: Puzzle Action

Publisher: Sega

Exed Exes

Exed Exes

Platform: Arcade, Nintendo Entertainment System, PlayStation, Sega Saturn, PlayStation 2, Xbox, Virtual Console

Genre: Vertical shooter

Publisher: Capcom, Tokuma Shoten (Famicom)

Koronis Rift

Koronis Rift

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, MSX, ZX Spectrum, Atari 8-bit family, Tandy Color Computer 3

Genre: Strategy

Publisher: Lucasfilm Games

Ghetto Blaster

Ghetto Blaster

Platform: C64

Genre: Action

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Who was the US President on September 17, 1985?

On September 17, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on September 17, 1985?

On September 17, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on September 17, 1985?

On September 17, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about September 17th?

September 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of September. 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 September 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russia and turkey announce a demilitarized zone in syria's idlib governorate. they also rule out military operations.
  • 2017 - Five people are killed in a roadside bomb attack in north-west pakistan during the war in afghanistan.
  • 2016 - American-led intervention in syria and syria's civil war: the united states admits that warplanes may not have struck a syrian army post near deir-ez-zor airport in eastern syria. it was conducting an operation against isil in which more than 60 syrian soldiers were killed. (bbc). the united nations security council (unsc), holds an emergency session to address the u.s. strikes in deir ez-zor.

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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 September 1985?

September 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with September being the 9th 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.

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Tuesday September 17, 1985