Saturday April 20, 1985: on this day

April 20, 1985 was the 110th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is April 20, 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 April 20, 1985, who was born and died on April 20, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 20, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Are The World by USA for Africa), movies (e.g. Phenomena, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Mussolini And I) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 20th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 20, 1985?


April 20, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 110th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1985 can also be written as 4/20/1985 in the US and as 20/4/1985 in UK and Europe.

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April 20, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 20, 1985:

  • Karyn marshall of new york city, new york lifts 303 pounds in a clean-and-jerk lift.
  • Browse newspapers headlines from April 20, 1985
  • Carlos lopes runs world record marathon (2:07:12).
  • The atf raids the covenant, the sword, and the arm of the lord compound in northern arkansas.

April 20, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 20, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 20, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 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 April 20th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 20, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 20, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:26 am and setting at 08:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1985 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1985.

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Who was born on April 20, 1985?


Famous people born on April 20, 1985:

  • Billy Magnussen
    Billy Magnussen

    Movie actor.

  • Eilan Hart

    Legendary striker known for scoring crucial goals in major tournaments.

  • Enzlee Jones

    Legendary striker known for scoring crucial goals in major tournaments.

  • Kristyana Jones

    Olympic gold medalist with multiple world records in swimming.

  • Maritta Martinez

    Innovative physicist known for her work in quantum mechanics.

  • Tylek Thompson

    Renowned soccer player with impressive goal-scoring abilities.

  • Athira Menon

    Olympic gold medalist known for her exceptional performances on the balance beam.

  • Ilynn Fong

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer with exceptional speed and technique.

  • Angeliah Curry

    Renowned soccer player with impressive goal-scoring abilities.

  • Inesha Jones

    Record-breaking track and field athlete who dominated the sport.

  • Kiansh Singh

    Renowned striker in international soccer.

  • Destenee Norris

    Bestselling author of several critically acclaimed novels.

  • Samanvitha Reddy

    Leading a multinational corporation.

  • Surafel Hailemariam

    Renowned long-distance runner who has broken multiple records in marathons.

  • Keondria Richardson

    Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.

  • Maitri Mukherjee

    Former world number one tennis player known for her powerful serve.

  • Hansini Mehta

    Former world number one tennis player known for her powerful serve.

  • Mikaia Barnes

    Olympic medalist sprinter with exceptional speed and agility.

  • Mahiya Rahman

    CEO of a multinational corporation.

  • Anahlia Roberts

    Anahlia Roberts is a popular singer with a strong fan base.

Whose famous birthday is on April 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 20th:

  • Luther Vandross
    Luther Vandross

    Luther vandross was a renowned r&b singer known for his smooth and soulful voice, and for hits like 'never too much' and 'dance with my...

  • Andy Serkis
    Andy Serkis

    Andy serkis is an english actor known for his groundbreaking motion-capture performances in iconic roles such as gollum in the lord of the...

  • Carmen Electra
    Carmen Electra

    American actress who made a successful career replacing stars like pamela anderson lee and jenny mccarthy of mtvaeur(tm), which has seen her...

  • Jessica Lange
    Jessica Lange

    American academy award winning actress, who started her film career in 1976 with the remake of king kong.

  • Edie Sedgwick
    Edie Sedgwick

    American model with amazing eyes and great legs.

  • Shemar Moore
    Shemar Moore

    American actor, former fashion model.

  • Ryan O'Neal
    Ryan O'Neal

    After starting his career as a stuntman in the movie industry, he became an actor on tv and screen.

  • Crispin Glover
    Crispin Glover

    American actor, known for being one of hollywood's most famous oddballs, dada renaissance men, iconoclast auteurs, absurdist entrepreneurs,...

  • Veronica Cartwright
    Veronica Cartwright

    Veronica cartwright is an english-american actress known for her roles in alien, the birds, and invasion of the body snatchers.

  • George Takei
    George Takei

    American actor, director, and author.

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April 20, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 10 months old,

or 466 months and 28 days old,

or 2030 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14213 days old,

if you were born on April 20, 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 April 20, 1985?

There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday April 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 20, 1985.

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April 20, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 20, 1985:

  • Anton Løkkeberg
  • Rudolf Gnägi
  • Michel Bernheim
  • Mimmo Dei

What famous deaths happened on April 20th?

Famous deaths on April 20th:

  • Benny Hill
    Benny Hill

    British comedian, who was well-known for his funny and humorous style.

  • Alan Dale
    Alan Dale

    American singer (born 1925).

  • Christian X
    Christian X

    King of denmark (1912-1947), dies aged 76.

  • Idrissa Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Galdino Balthazar

    Brazilian indigenous leader and activist who fought for the rights of indigenous peoples in the Amazon rainforest.

  • Briyan Stoker

    Irish author known for his Gothic novel Dracula.

  • Marl Stoker

    Irish author best known for his Gothic novel 'Dracula'.

  • Madylyn Pugh

    Co-creator of the 'I Love Lucy' show.

  • Zakariyah Deby

    Former President of Chad.

  • Felcia Farr

    American actress known for her roles in classic films and television shows.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on April 20th

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April 20, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 20, 1985:

  • USA- National High Five Day
  • Blessed Oda (d. 1158)
  • Festival of Matsu, Southeast Asia (2006).
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Taurus.
  • Islam - Muhammad's Birthday observed in (2004)
  • April 20 (4/20) is associated with 420 (cannabis culture).
  • Ridván begins at sunset (Bahá'f Faith).

Observances on April 20, 1985:

  • Chinese Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 20, 1985:

  • Saint Victor (d.303)
  • Saint Marcellinus
  • Saint Theotimus (died 407)
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April 20, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 20, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 15th and April 21st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 20, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1985 was We Are The World by USA for Africa, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 20, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Are The World
  2. - Crazy For You
  3. - Nightshift
  4. - One More Night youtube
  5. - Rhythm Of The Night

April 20, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1985 was Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 20, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
  2. - We Are The World
  3. - Easy Lover
  4. - Move Closer
  5. - Welcome To The Pleasuredome

April 20, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 1985 was Back In Stride by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

April 20, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 15th and April 21st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Back In Stride
  2. - Rhythm Of the Night
  3. - We Are The World
  4. - Be Your Man
  5. - 'Til My Baby Comes Home

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April 20, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 20, 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

Gymkata

Gymkata

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Robert Clouse

Starring: Kurt Thomas, Tetchie Agbayani, Richard Norton, Edward Bell

Movers & Shakers

Movers & Shakers

Release year: 1985

Directed by: William Asher

Starring: Walter Matthau, Charles Grodin, Vincent Gardenia, Tyne Daly

The Return of the Living Dead

The Return of the Living Dead

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Dan O'Bannon

Starring: Clu Gulager, James Karen, Don Calfa, Thom Mathews

Country: United States of America

April 20, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 20, 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:

Mussolini and I

Mussolini and I

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Alberto Negrin

Half Nelson

Half Nelson

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ryan Fleck

The Day the Universe Changed

The Day the Universe Changed

Release year: 1985

Starring: James Burke

Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

Thundercats

Thundercats

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

April 20, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 20, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Queenie by Michael Korda

Queenie

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Michael Korda's dazzling novel centers around a beautiful woman who can do no wrong--except her past.

The Courage To Change by Dennis Wholey

The Courage To Change

By:

The commentator on PBS's LateNight America collects stories of celebrities who have struggled with alcoholism. These stories are supplemented by alcohol experts.

Breaking With Moscow by Arkady N. Shevchenko

Breaking With Moscow

By:

The most senior Soviet official to defect shares an incredible story about the Kremlin's inner workings, his conflicted life as diplomat and the terrifying world outside.

Distant Neighbors by Alan Riding

Distant Neighbors

By:

An analysis of Mexico, political, cultural, and economic, by a journalist who has been the NYT's bureau chief in Mexico City for six years.

Family Album by Danielle Steel

Family Album

By:

From Hollywood's golden years in World War II to the present, Faye Price would build a career first as an actress and then a family.

April 20, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 20, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Battle City

Battle City

Platform: Family Computer, Game Boy, Arcade (Nintendo VS. System), Sharp X1, Virtual Console (Wii and Wii U)

Genre: Action, Multi-directional shooter

Publisher: Namco

Chubby Cherub

Chubby Cherub

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Action

Publisher: Bandai

Perry Mason: The Case of the Mandarin Murder

Perry Mason: The Case of the Mandarin Murder

Platform: Amiga; Commodore 64; Apple II; DOS; MSX

Genre: Interactive fiction

Dragontorc

Dragontorc

Platform: Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action-adventure game

Publisher: Hewson Consultants

The Dungeon of Doom / The Dungeon Revealed

The Dungeon of Doom / The Dungeon Revealed

Platform: Mac OS

Genre: Roguelike dungeon crawl

Publisher: Woodrose Editions

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Who was the US President on April 20, 1985?

On April 20, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 20, 1985?

On April 20, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 20, 1985?

On April 20, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 20th?

April 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of April. 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 April 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). seven people are killed in kabul when suicide bombers and gunmen storm the communications ministry.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: isil accepts control of yarmouk camp, southern damascus, to the syrian army in exchange for safe passage into isil-held territory within the syrian desert. this brings the predominantly palestinian refugee area under government control for first time since 2012.
  • 2017 - After a man opened fire on police officers at central paris' champs-elysees, one policeman was killed and the other critically injured. a gunman attempted to flee but was shot and killed, while another person was injured. although isil claims responsibility, the claim is disputed. francois hollande, president of france, says all evidence points to a terrorist attack. (abc news america via yahoo!) (bbc),

Find out more about April 20th

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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 April 1985?

April 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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 April 1985 calendar looked like.

Saturday April 20, 1985