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see horoscope and birth chart for December 20, 1985What happened on Friday, December 20, 1985?
About December 20th, 1985, in brief:
- Historical events: Howard Cosell, a prominent sports broadcaster known for his distinctive style and outspoken personality, announced his retirement from television sports on December 20, 1985. His career spanned several decades, during which he became a significant figure in American sports journalism, particularly through his work on ABC's 'Monday Night Football.' Cosell's retirement marked the end of an era in sports broadcasting.
- Day of the week: December 20th, 1985 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie
- #1 UK song: Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston
- Popular movie: Back to the Future directed by Robert Zemeckis
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- December 20, 1985: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 20, 1985?
- December 20, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- December 20, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- December 20, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 20, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 20, 1985?
- Back in 1985
December 20, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 20, 1985:
- Howard Cosell retires from television sports Howard Cosell, a prominent sports broadcaster known for his distinctive style and outspoken personality, announced his retirement from television sports on December 20, 1985. His career spanned several decades, during which he became a significant figure in American sports journalism, particularly through his work on ABC's 'Monday Night Football.' Cosell's retirement marked the end of an era in sports broadcasting. source: nytimes.com
- Pope John Paul II establishes World Youth Day On December 20, 1985, Pope John Paul II officially established World Youth Day as a global event for young Catholics. The initiative aimed to encourage the participation of youth in the Church and to foster a sense of community among young people worldwide. The first World Youth Day was celebrated in Rome in 1986, and it has since become a significant event in the Catholic Church's calendar. source: britannica.com
- Denis Potvin breaks NHL defensive scoring record On December 20, 1985, New York Islanders defenseman Denis Potvin surpassed Bobby Orr's career points record for defensemen by assisting on Mike Bossy's goal, bringing his total to 916 points. The game ended in a 2-2 tie against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. source: upi.com
- First American Poet Laureate Position Established The United States creates the official position of Poet Laureate, with Robert Penn Warren being honored as the inaugural recipient, recognizing and promoting American literary arts.
December 20, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1985
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December 20, 1985: What were the main match results that day?
NFL - American Football
- Denver Broncos - Seattle Seahawks : 27 - 24
What day of the week was December 20, 1985?
December 20, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 354th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 20, 1985 can also be written as 12/20/1985 in the US and as 20/12/1985 in UK and Europe.
December 20, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 20, 1985:
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December 20, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 20, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 16th and December 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 20, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1985 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
- Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
- Mr. Mister - Broken Wings
- Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time
- Simple Minds - Alive & Kicking
- Phil Collins - Separate Lives
December 20, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone
- Wham! - I'm Your Man
- Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
- Dee C Lee - See The Day
December 20, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1985 was Don't Say No Tonight by Eugene Wilde, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.
- Eugene Wilde - Don't Say No Tonight
- New Edition - Count Me Out
- Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
- Sheila E. - A Love Bizarre
- Isley, Jasper, Isley - Caravan of Love
December 20, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 20, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 20, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 20, 1985 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 20, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 12:47 pm and setting at 01:53 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1985.
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How old is someone born on December 20, 1985?
Someone born on December 20, 1985 is:
40 years 7 months old,
or 487 months and 15 days old,
or 2119 weeks and 4 days old,
or 14837 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 1985?
There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 20th 2026.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 20, 1985.
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Why 1985 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 20, 1985, a 1985 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 20, 1985 includes Howard Cosell retires from television sports, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 20, 1985 included “Say You, Say Me” by Lionel Richie, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 20, 1985 included Back to the Future, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
Together, those details make December 20, 1985 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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