What happened on Tuesday February 19, 1985?

Here's what happened on February 19, 1985:

• Iberia Airlines Flight 610 Tragedy An Iberia Airlines Boeing 727 crashed into Mount Oiz near Bilbao, Spain, resulting in the devastating loss of all 148 passengers and crew. The accident was officially attributed to pilot error, marking one of the most significant aviation disasters in Spanish history.
• First Artificial Heart Patient Leaves Hospital William J. Schroeder made medical history as the first recipient of an artificial heart to be discharged from the hospital, representing a groundbreaking moment in cardiovascular medical technology and human endurance.
• EastEnders Debuts on BBC1 The iconic British soap opera EastEnders premiered on BBC1, launching during a major television network ident change. This moment marked a significant milestone in British television broadcasting and popular culture.
• Cherry Coke Introduction Coca-Cola expanded its product line by introducing canned and bottled Cherry Coke, a significant moment in beverage marketing and consumer choice.
• ADM Amsterdam Bankruptcy The ADM (Amsterdamse Droogdok Maatschappij) of Amsterdam declared bankruptcy, signaling economic challenges in the Dutch industrial sector.

Events in 1985

February 19, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 19, 1985

Newspapers from Feb. 19, 1985

February 19, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 50th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 19, 1985 can also be written as 2/19/1985 in the US and as 19/2/1985 in UK and Europe.

February 19, 1985 in February 1985 calendar

Famous people born on February 19, 1985:

• Haylie Duff

  American actress, singer, and television personality known for her roles in movies and her music career, as well as being the sister of...

• Arielle Kebbel

  American actress and model known for her roles in television series and films like 'The Vampire Diaries', 'John Tucker Must Die', and 'The...

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on February 19th

Famous people died on February 19, 1985:

• Sverre Pettersen

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on February 19th

February 19, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 19, 1985 was Careless Whisper by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Wham! - Careless Whisper
2. Billy Ocean - Loverboy
3. Philip Bailey - Easy Lover
4. REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling
5. Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is

February 19, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 19, 1985 was I Know Him So Well by Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson - I Know Him So Well
2. King - Love And Pride
3. Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
4. Prince - 1999 / Little Red Corvette
5. Ashford & Simpson - Solid

February 19, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 19, 1985 was Missing You by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Diana Ross - Missing You
2. New Edition - Mr. Telephone Man
3. The Gap Band - Beep A Freak
4. Kool & The Gang - Misled
5. Philip Bailey With Phil Collins - Easy Lover

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 19th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 19, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 19, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 19, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 19, 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 February 19, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 07:05 am and setting at 06:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on February 19, 1985

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Someone born on February 19, 1985 is:

40 years 2 months old,

or 482 months and 4 days old,

or 2096 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14673 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 19, 1985?

There are 302 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 19, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 19, 1985.

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