Friday October 18, 1985: on this day

October 18, 1985 was the 291st day of the year 1985, under the sign of Libra and the day of the week was Friday.

Is October 18, 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 October 18, 1985, who was born and died on October 18, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 18, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Take On Me by A-Ha), movies (e.g. Phenomena, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. The Equalizer) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 18th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was October 18, 1985?


October 18, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 291st day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 1985 can also be written as 10/18/1985 in the US and as 18/10/1985 in UK and Europe.

October 18, 1985 in October 1985 calendar

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October 18, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 18, 1985:

  • Nintendo releases the nintendo entertainment system (nes) in the united states, in new york city. special displays are set up in department, toy, and electronics stores. the nes comes with the robotic operating buddy and the zapper light gun. price is us$125. seventeen game cartridges are available with the launch of the game system.
  • The nintendo entertainment system, including the super mario bros. pack-in game is released.

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October 18, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.

Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

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

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October 18, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 18, 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 October 18th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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October 18, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 18, 1985 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 18, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 12:43 pm and setting at 10:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 1985.

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Who was born on October 18, 1985?


Famous people born on October 18, 1985:

  • Nemanja Radulovic

    Nemanja radulovic is a serbian violinist known for his virtuosic performances and charismatic stage presence.

  • Yoenis Céspedes

    Cuban baseball player.

  • Andrew Garcia

    American singer-songwriter and guitarist.

  • Iori Nomizu

    Japanese singer and actress with a japanese voice.

  • Lindsey Kildow

    American alpine skier.

  • Derrick Tribbett

    American musician (twisted method).

  • Max Irons

    Actor.

  • Danielle Polanco
  • Dragan Stanković
  • Pavel Sučilin
  • Dmitrij Vorob'ëv
  • Petăr Zanev
  • Eduardo Gottardi
  • Cédric Mansaré
  • Ante Mašić
  • Luca Frusone
  • Jonathan Kalé
  • Tiago Machado

Whose famous birthday is on October 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 18th:

  • Zac Efron
    Zac Efron

    American entertainer and actor.

  • Jean-Claude Van Damme
    Jean-Claude Van Damme

    Belgian-american actor who worked briefly in european commercials before moving to hollywood in 1982.

  • Mike Ditka
    Mike Ditka

    Mike ditka is a former american football player, coach, and television commentator, best known for his time as the head coach of the chicago...

  • Freida Pinto
    Freida Pinto

    Freida pinto is an indian model and actress known for her breakout role in the film slumdog millionaire.

  • Norm MacDonald
    Norm MacDonald

    Norm macdonald is a canadian comedian and actor known for his work on saturday night live and his dry, deadpan delivery.

  • Erin Moran
    Erin Moran

    Erin moran was an american actress best known for her role as joanie cunningham on the sitcom happy days.

  • Michael McKean
    Michael McKean

    Michael mckean is an american actor, comedian, and musician known for his roles in this is spinal tap, laverne & shirley, and better call...

  • Milo Yiannopoulos
    Milo Yiannopoulos

    Milo yiannopoulos is a british political commentator and public speaker known for his controversial views on feminism, political...

  • Jacques Higelin
    Jacques Higelin

    French musician and singer of pop.

  • Melina Mercouri
    Melina Mercouri

    Greek actress, singer, and politician, 9th greek minister of culture (d. 1994).

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October 18, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 5 months old,

or 461 months and 11 days old,

or 2006 weeks

or 14042 days old,

if you were born on October 18, 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 October 18, 1985?

There are 203 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 18th 2024.

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

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

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October 18, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 18, 1985:

  • Luigi Meschieri
  • Jun Tazaki
  • Stefan Askenase

What famous deaths happened on October 18th?

Famous deaths on October 18th:

  • Sylvia Kristel
    Sylvia Kristel

    Dutch actress, famous for her role in the 1970s erotic film "emanuelle" (and its sequels).

  • Julie London
    Julie London

    American actress and breathy blues singer.

  • Gwen Verdon
    Gwen Verdon

    American dancer and tony-award winner, she took lessons from age two to strengthen her legs.

  • Tsuru Aoki
    Tsuru Aoki

    American actress born in japan (born 1892).

  • Henry Travers
    Henry Travers

    Actor (bells of st mary high sierra), dies at the age of 91.

  • Thos Alva Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Thomos Edison

    Inventor of the phonograph and the electric light bulb.

  • Primus Babbage

    Primus Babbage was an English mathematician, philosopher, inventor, and mechanical engineer who is best known for originating the concept of...

  • Teale Edmund

    Renowned naturalist and author known for his books on wildlife and conservation.

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October 18, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 18, 1985:

  • Also see October 18 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • French Republican Calendar - Piment (Chili Pepper) Day, twenty-seventh day in the Month of VendTmiaire
  • R.C. Church, Anglican communion, et alii - Feast of Saint Luke the Evangelist
  • USA : Alaska: Alaska Day
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October 18, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on October 18, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week October 14th and October 20th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 18, 1985 was Take On Me by A-Ha, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

October 18, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on October 18, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Take On Me
  2. - Saving All My Love For You
  3. - Part-Time Lover youtube
  4. - Oh Sheila
  5. - Miami Vice Theme youtube

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 18, 1985 was The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush, according to the music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

October 18, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on October 18, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - The Power Of Love
  2. - If I Was
  3. - Trapped
  4. - Take On Me
  5. - Lean On Me (Ah-Li-Ayo)

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 18, 1985 was Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder, according to the R&B music chart for the week October 14th and October 20th.

October 18, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on October 18, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week October 14th and October 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Part-Time Lover youtube
  2. - You Are My Lady
  3. - I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much
  4. - Single Life
  5. - The Show

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October 18, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 18, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge

A Nightmare on Elm Street 2: Freddy's Revenge

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jack Sholder

Starring: Robert Englund, Mark Patton, Kim Myers, Robert Rusler

Evils of the Night

Evils of the Night

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Mohammed Rustam

Starring: Neville Brand, Aldo Ray, Tina Louise, John Carradine

Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except

Thou Shalt Not Kill... Except

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Josh Becker

Starring: Robert Rickman, John Manfredi, Timothy Patrick Quill, Sam Raimi

October 18, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on October 18, 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

Thundercats

Thundercats

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

October 18, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on October 18, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Secrets Of Harry Bright by Joseph Wambaugh

The Secrets Of Harry Bright

By:

Mineral Springs is populated by lizards, drug addicts, and motorcycle gangs. It is therefore strange to see a body in a burnt-out Rolls Royce.

Galapagos by Kurt Vonnegut

Galapagos

By:

"A wild genealogical adventure. . . Vonnegut is a postmodern Mark Twain ."--The New York Times Book ReviewGalapagos transports the reader back one billion years to A.D.

A Passion For Excellence by Tom Peters and Nancy Austin

A Passion For Excellence

By:

For people who are looking to make a difference in their careers, A Passion for Excellence is the most important, inspiring and career-transforming book that has ever been published.

Lucky by Jackie Collins

Lucky

By:

Jackie Collins' #1 Bestseller -- and her most memorable heroine! Jackie Collins, the bestselling star has created the amazing story of Lucky Santangelo from Chances to Dangerous Kiss.

The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler

The Accidental Tourist

By:

"POIGNANT . . . FUNNY . . THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST IS ONE HER BEST. . . . [TYLER] HAS NEVER BEEN STRONGER."-The

October 18, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on October 18, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

The Eidolon

The Eidolon

Platform: Apple II, MSX, Atari XL/XE, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum

Genre: First-person shooter, Adventure

Publisher: Epyx

Be-Bop High School

Be-Bop High School

Platform: Nintendo Family Computer

Genre: high school dramedy; coming of age

Publisher: Data East

Motos

Motos

Platform: Arcade, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, X68000, ZX Spectrum, iOS, Android

Genre: Action

Publisher: JP Namco; JP Dempa; NA/EU Mastertronic

Buggy Boy

Buggy Boy

Platform: Arcade; Commodore 64; ZX Spectrum; Amstrad CPC; Amiga; Atari ST

Genre: Racing

Publisher: JP Tatsumi; NA Data East

Ghetto Blaster

Ghetto Blaster

Platform: C64

Genre: Action

history

Who was the US President on October 18, 1985?

On October 18, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 18, 1985?

On October 18, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on October 18, 1985?

On October 18, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about October 18th?

October 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th day of the month of October. 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 October 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - War in afghanistan: afghan general and kandahar police chief abdul raziq achakzai are assassinated during a high-level meeting at the governor's compound. the incident took place with u.s. general austin s. miller. according to officials, gen. miller was uninjured while the governor sustained serious injuries. the taliban claim responsibility.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: major general issam zahreddine of the syrian republican guard, who is known for leading battles against rebels in aleppo and homs, was killed by a deir ez-zor landmine, according to syrian media.
  • 2016 - Somalia war: somali police claim at least seven people are dead following clashes in which somalia and african union troops drove al-shabab extremists out of afgooye (a town near mogadishu).

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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 October 1985?

October 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th 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.

Discover how October 1985 calendar looked like.

Friday October 18, 1985