What happened on Tuesday November 19, 1985?

Here's what happened on November 19, 1985:

• Reagan-Gorbachev First Summit Meeting U.S. President Ronald Reagan and Soviet General Secretary Mikhail Gorbachev met for the first time in Geneva, Switzerland, marking a pivotal moment in Cold War diplomacy. This historic meeting represented a significant step towards reducing tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union and would eventually lead to important arms reduction negotiations.
• Microsoft Windows 1.0 Launch Microsoft Corporation released Windows 1.0, a groundbreaking graphical operating system that would eventually revolutionize personal computing worldwide. This initial version introduced a graphical user interface (GUI) that would compete with Apple's Macintosh system and begin Microsoft's dominance in the PC operating system market.
• Pennzoil vs Texaco Legal Judgment In a landmark legal case, Pennzoil won a record-breaking $10.53 billion civil judgment against Texaco, which at the time was the largest civil verdict in United States history. The case stemmed from a complex corporate dispute involving Getty Oil, where Texaco was found to have interfered with Pennzoil's unsigned but legally binding buyout contract.
• Islamic Sect Siege in Malaysia Malaysian police conducted a siege operation in Baling against an Islamic sect led by Ibrahim Mahmud, involving approximately 400 people. The incident highlighted tensions between religious groups and state authorities in Malaysia during the mid-1980s.

Events in 1985

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

Magazines from Nov. 19, 1985

Newspapers from Nov. 19, 1985

November 19, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 323rd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 19, 1985 can also be written as 11/19/1985 in the US and as 19/11/1985 in UK and Europe.

November 19, 1985 in November 1985 calendar

Famous people born on November 19, 1985:

• Allyson Felix

  Allyson Felix is one of the most decorated track and field athletes in Olympic history, with multiple gold medals and world records in...

• Christian Siriano

  Christian Siriano is a prominent fashion designer who rose to fame after winning Project Runway and has since become known for his inclusive...

• Laura Osnes

  Laura Osnes is a Broadway actress known for her performances in musicals like 'Cinderella' and 'Bandstand', for which she received Tony...

• Laksmi Rodríguez
• Sam Cooke (model)

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on November 19th

Famous people died on November 19, 1985:

• Stepin Fetchit

  Pioneering African American actor and comedian known for his controversial stereotypical film roles in early Hollywood, who was both...

• Juan Arvizu

  Mexican lyric opera tenor and bolero vocalist (b. 1900).

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on November 19th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 19, 1985 was We Built This City by Starship, according to the music chart for the week November 18th and November 24th.

1. Starship - We Built This City
2. Glenn Frey - You Belong To The City
3. Phil Collins - Separate Lives
4. Mr. Mister - Broken Wings
5. Heart - Never

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 19, 1985 was The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush, according to the music chart for the week November 18th and November 24th.

1. Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love
2. Feargal Sharkey - A Good Heart
3. A-ha - Take On Me
4. Elton John - Nikita
5. UB40 - Don't Break My Heart

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 19, 1985 was Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week November 18th and November 24th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
2. Aretha Franklin - Who's Zoomin' Who
3. Isley, Jasper, Isley - Caravan of Love
4. Ta Mara & The Seen - Everybody Dance
5. Morris Day - The Oak Tree

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 19th 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 19, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 19, 1985 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 19, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 01:18 pm and setting at 11:56 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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Your place in the Universe on November 19, 1985

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Someone born on November 19, 1985 is:

39 years 5 months old,

or 473 months and 16 days old,

or 2058 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14412 days old,

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

There are 198 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 19th 2025.

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

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

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