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see horoscope and birth chart for September 19, 1985What happened on Thursday, September 19, 1985?
About September 19th, 1985, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 19, 1985, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck Mexico City at 7:18 am, causing widespread destruction and resulting in at least 5,000 deaths. The epicenter was located off the coast of Michoacán, approximately 200 miles from Mexico City. The unique geological conditions of Mexico City, built on an ancient lakebed, amplified the seismic waves, leading to severe damage. The earthquake also triggered a tsunami with waves up to 3 meters high.
- Day of the week: September 19th, 1985 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Money For Nothing by Dire Straits
- #1 UK song: Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger
- Popular movie: Back to the Future directed by Robert Zemeckis
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- September 19, 1985: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 19, 1985?
- Who was born on September 19, 1985?
- September 19, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- September 19, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- September 19, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 19, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 19, 1985?
- Back in 1985
September 19, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 19, 1985:
- 1985 Mexico City earthquake On September 19, 1985, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck Mexico City at 7:18 am, causing widespread destruction and resulting in at least 5,000 deaths. The epicenter was located off the coast of Michoacán, approximately 200 miles from Mexico City. The unique geological conditions of Mexico City, built on an ancient lakebed, amplified the seismic waves, leading to severe damage. The earthquake also triggered a tsunami with waves up to 3 meters high. source: britannica.com
- Mexico City earthquake of 1985 On September 19, 1985, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Michoacán, Mexico, causing widespread devastation in Mexico City. The quake resulted in at least 10,000 deaths, tens of thousands of injuries, and left hundreds of thousands homeless. The disaster led to significant changes in Mexico's civil defense protocols, building codes, and disaster preparedness measures. source: britannica.com
- Collapse of Hotel Regis during 1985 Mexico City earthquake On September 19, 1985, the Hotel Regis in Mexico City collapsed during a magnitude 8.0 earthquake, resulting in significant casualties. The collapse was followed by a gas explosion, complicating rescue efforts. The site is now occupied by Plaza de la Solidaridad, a public park commemorating the victims. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Frank Zappa, John Denver, and Dee Snider testify against music censorship in Senate hearings On September 19, 1985, musicians Frank Zappa, John Denver, and Dee Snider testified before the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, opposing the Parents Music Resource Center's (PMRC) proposal to label albums with explicit content warnings. The PMRC, led by Tipper Gore, aimed to introduce a rating system for music, similar to movie ratings, to alert consumers about explicit content. The musicians argued that such labeling would infringe upon First Amendment rights and could lead to increased censorship. The hearings were a significant moment in the debate over artistic freedom and censorship in the music industry. source: washingtonpost.com
- Allied Chemical Corporate Rebranding Allied Chemical (Allied Corporation) officially changed its corporate name to Allied-Signal Incorporated, signaling a strategic rebranding and potential shift in the company's business strategy.
September 19, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1985
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September 19, 1985: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Chicago Bears - Minnesota Vikings : 33 - 24
What day of the week was September 19, 1985?
September 19, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 262nd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 19, 1985 can also be written as 9/19/1985 in the US and as 19/9/1985 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on September 19, 1985?
Famous people born on September 19, 1985:
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Nathanael LiminskiGerman politician.
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Gio GonzálezAmerican baseball player.
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Alun Wyn JonesWelsh rugby player.
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Maartje Paumen
September 19, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on September 19, 1985:
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Italo CalvinoRenowned Italian novelist and journalist who significantly influenced postwar literature.
September 19, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 19, 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 19, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 19, 1985 was Money For Nothing by Dire Straits, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.
- Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
- Kool & The Gang - Cherish
- John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
- Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero
- Phil Collins - Don't Lose My Number
September 19, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 19, 1985 was Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.
- David Bowie & Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street
- Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero
- Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
- UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
- Baltimora - Tarzan Boy
September 19, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 19, 1985 was Oh Sheila by Ready For The World, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.
- Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- Kool & The Gang - Cherish
- Freddie Jackson - You Are My Lady
- 9.9 - All Of Me For All Of You
September 19, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 19th is Virgo.
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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 19, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 19, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthSeptember 19, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 19, 1985 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 19, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 12:31 pm and setting at 10:43 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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Someone born on September 19, 1985 is:
40 years 10 months old,
or 490 months and 17 days old,
or 2132 weeks and 6 days old,
or 14930 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 19, 1985?
There are 45 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 19th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 19, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 19, 1985.
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Why 1985 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on September 19, 1985, a 1985 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to September 19, 1985 includes 1985 Mexico City earthquake, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around September 19, 1985 included “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of September 19, 1985 included Back to the Future, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 19, 1985 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Song Joong-Ki, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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