What happened on Monday March 18, 1985?

Here's what happened on March 18, 1985:

• MLB Commissioner Reinstates Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays Baseball Commissioner Peter Ueberroth officially reinstates legendary Hall of Famers Mickey Mantle and Willie Mays, ending their previous ban from associating with major league baseball due to their employment with Atlantic City casinos. This decision marks a significant moment in baseball's relationship with player conduct and rehabilitation.
• Capital Cities Acquires ABC Television Network Capital Cities Communications Inc completes a landmark acquisition of ABC Television Network, representing a significant moment in media consolidation and corporate broadcasting history.
• Neighbours Debuts on Australian Television The first episode of the iconic Australian soap opera Neighbours airs on television, launching what would become one of the most enduring and popular television series in Australian broadcasting history.
• Expo '85 Opens in Tsukuba, Japan Expo '85, an international exhibition, commences in Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan. The exposition will run until September 16, showcasing technological innovations, cultural exchanges, and international cooperation.
• Magnitude 6.5 Earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines A significant seismic event struck Mindanao in the Philippine Islands, causing potential damage and disruption to local communities. The magnitude 6.5 earthquake likely impacted infrastructure, potentially triggering landslides and structural damage.

Events in 1985

March 18, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Mar. 18, 1985

Newspapers from Mar. 18, 1985

March 18, 1985 was a Monday and it was the 77th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 18, 1985 can also be written as 3/18/1985 in the US and as 18/3/1985 in UK and Europe.

March 18, 1985 in March 1985 calendar

Famous people born on March 18, 1985:

• Théodora Richards

  Model and artist, daughter of Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards, known for her work in the fashion industry.

• Marvin Humes

  British singer known for being a member of the popular boy band JLS and later participating in music television shows.

• François Raoult
• Michaela Kirchgasser

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on March 18th

March 18, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 18, 1985 was Can't Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling
2. Madonna - Material Girl
3. Phil Collins - One More Night
4. Glenn Frey - The Heat Is On
5. Julian Lennon - Too Late For Goodbyes

March 18, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 18, 1985 was You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) by Dead Or Alive, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

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 18, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 18, 1985 was Nightshift by Commodores, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

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

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 18th 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 18, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 18, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 18, 1985 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 18, 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 18, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:09 am and setting at 04:24 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 18, 1985

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Someone born on March 18, 1985 is:

40 years 1 month old,

or 481 months and 26 days old,

or 2095 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14667 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 18, 1985?

There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday March 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 18, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 18, 1985.

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