Wednesday February 20, 1985: on this day

February 20, 1985 was the 51st day of the year 1985, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is February 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 February 20, 1985, who was born and died on February 20, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 20, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Careless Whisper by Wham!), movies (e.g. Mask, directed by Peter Bogdanovich), TV series (e.g. Fast Forward) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was February 20, 1985?


February 20, 1985 was a Wednesday and it was the 51st day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 20, 1985 can also be written as 2/20/1985 in the US and as 20/2/1985 in UK and Europe.

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February 20, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 20, 1985:

  • Minolta releases the maxxum 7000, world's first autofocus single-lens reflex camera.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 20th is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 20, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:31 am and setting at 07:33 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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Who was born on February 20, 1985?


Famous people born on February 20, 1985:

  • Tkai Johnson

    NBA champion known for exceptional skills on the court.

  • Piya Wannachaiwong

    Renowned Muay Thai fighter with numerous championship titles.

  • Randilyn Cheer

    Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics with incredible flexibility and strength.

  • Jahzaria Parker

    Talented singer with a powerful voice that captivated audiences worldwide.

  • Naloni Smith

    Olympic gold medalist in sprinting events.

  • Athira Unni

    Bestselling author of several acclaimed novels.

  • Danayah Adiwinata

    Olympic gold medalist in swimming.

  • Kesleigh Brown

    Chart-topping singer with a powerful voice and captivating stage presence.

  • Jalexus Johnson

    Olympic gold medalist in track and field events.

  • Navee Smith

    Legendary point guard with exceptional court vision and leadership skills.

  • Ashlley Johnson

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer with incredible speed and technique.

  • Amillya Baron

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer with multiple world records.

  • Aneira Evans

    Olympic gold medalist swimmer known for her freestyle technique.

  • Bryauna Jones

    Olympic gold medalist in track and field.

  • Joeziah Johnson

    Professional basketball player with multiple championships.

  • Zacharee Kaye

    Bestselling author of mystery novels.

  • Ladarrian Jones

    Retired NBA player who was renowned for his scoring ability and leadership skills.

  • Iyanuoluwa Oluwaseun

    Talented singer-songwriter who rose to fame with hit songs.

  • Marquasha Jones

    Renowned for her bestselling novels.

  • Nyajah Cunningham

    Known for her bestselling novels that captivate readers worldwide.

Whose famous birthday is on February 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 20th:

  • Kurt Cobain
    Kurt Cobain

    Musician (nirvana) (born 1967).

  • Cindy Crawford
    Cindy Crawford

    American model.

  • Ivana Trump
    Ivana Trump

    Czechoslovakian-american news figure and socialite.

  • Sidney Poitier
    Sidney Poitier

    American actor.

  • Gordon Brown
    Gordon Brown

    Scottish member of parliament.

  • Chelsea Peretti
    Chelsea Peretti

    Chelsea peretti is a comedian known for her stand-up comedy, acting, and writing, and for her role as gina linetti on the tv show brooklyn...

  • Gloria Vanderbilt
    Gloria Vanderbilt

    American entrepreneur and heiress.

  • Lili Taylor
    Lili Taylor

    Actress (ransom and short cuts, role model).

  • Jennifer O'Neill
    Jennifer O'Neill

    American actress.

  • Lauren Ambrose
    Lauren Ambrose

    Lauren Ambrose is an American actress known for her roles in the television series Six Feet Under and Servant.

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


You are 39 years 1 month old,

or 469 months and 8 days old,

or 2040 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14281 days old,

if you were born on February 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 February 20, 1985?

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 20th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on February 20, 1985:

  • Taffie Abel

    Renowned for vibrant abstract art.

  • Cleone Kluge

    Renowned painter known for her vibrant landscapes and abstract art.

  • Maclin Horton

    Maclin Horton was an American author known for his works on rural life and nature.

  • Clarence Nash

    The voice behind disney's donald duck, who has been singing for more than 50 years, succumbs to leukemia.

  • Clarence ''Ducky'' Nash

    American voice actor (born in 1904).

  • Isaac Kashdan
  • Nikolaj Nikolaevič Urvancev

What famous deaths happened on February 20th?

Famous deaths on February 20th:

  • Sandra Dee
    Sandra Dee

    American actress, and teenage film idol in the late 50s and 60s.

  • Dick York
    Dick York

    American actor who played the role of darren in "bewitched", a long-running series starring elizabeth montgomery.

  • Alexander Haig
    Alexander Haig

    American soldier & civil servant, 7th supreme all allied commander europe (7th white house chief of staff, 59th united states secretaryof...

  • John Raitt
    John Raitt

    American actor, singer, and recording artist.

  • Rosemary DeCamp
    Rosemary DeCamp

    American actress, who was known as "yankee doodle", after playing james cagneyaeur (tm)'s mother in 1942's "yankee doodle dandy.

  • Max Schreck
    Max Schreck

    German actor (born 1879).

  • Jack Ingram
    Jack Ingram

    Actor (law of the west), suffers a heart attack at the age of 66.

  • Thurston Hall
    Thurston Hall

    Actor (mr schuyler topper), dies at 75.

  • Milderd Dresselhaus

    Pioneering researcher in the field of carbon science and nanotechnology.

  • Kennley Douglass

    Kennley Douglass was an American social reformer, abolitionist, orator, writer, and statesman who played a pivotal role in the abolitionist...

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


Observances on February 20, 1985:

  • World Day of Social Justice
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February 20, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 20, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 18th and February 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 20, 1985 was Careless Whisper by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

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

The music chart in the USA on February 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Careless Whisper
  2. - Loverboy
  3. - Easy Lover
  4. - Can't Fight This Feeling youtube
  5. - I Want To Know What Love Is

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 20, 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.

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

The music chart in the UK on February 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Know Him So Well
  2. - Love And Pride
  3. - I Want To Know What Love Is
  4. - 1999 / Little Red Corvette
  5. - Solid

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 20, 1985 was Missing You by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

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

The R&B music chart on February 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Missing You
  2. - Mr. Telephone Man
  3. - Beep A Freak
  4. - Misled
  5. - Easy Lover

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

The most popular movies on February 20, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mask

Mask

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Cher, Eric Stoltz, Sam Elliott, Estelle Getty

Country: United States of America

Moonlighting

Moonlighting

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jerzy Skolimowski

Starring: Jeremy Irons, Eugene Lipinski, Jirí Stanislav, Eugeniusz Haczkiewicz

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

The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Irving Metzman

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

The most popular TV Series on February 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:

Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

Drei reizende Schwestern

Drei reizende Schwestern

Release year: 1984

Robotech

Robotech

Release year: 1985

Written by:

Starring: Robert Axelrod, Bill Capizzi, Frank Catalano, Richard Epcar

Country: United States of America

Thundercats

Thundercats

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

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

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

Illusions Of Love by Cynthia Freeman

Illusions Of Love

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Can we control our destiny? Are we able to alter our destiny? Cynthia Freeman's New York Times bestseller will appeal to anyone who has ever wished for a second chance.

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.

The Seven Mountains Of Thomas Merton by Michael Mott

The Seven Mountains Of Thomas Merton

By:

This is the only official biography of Merton, a New York Times bestseller that was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. It was based on both interviews and Merton's unpublished writings.

Jitterbug Perfume by Tom Robbins

Jitterbug Perfume

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It is called Jitterbug Perfume.

Citizen Hughes by Michael Drosnin

Citizen Hughes

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Leonardo DiCaprio portrays Howard Hughes in Martin Scorsese's film The Aviator. He is a legendary playboy and pilot, but he is most famous for his role as the ultimate mystery man.

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

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

Konami GT

Konami GT

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Konami

3D Monster Chase

3D Monster Chase

Platform: Amstrad CPC ZX Spectrum

Genre: Maze Game

Publisher: Romik

Dragontorc

Dragontorc

Platform: Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action-adventure game

Publisher: Hewson Consultants

Law of the West

Law of the West

Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64, NES (In Japan Only)

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Accolade American Action (Scandinavia)

Lord of the Rings: Game One

Lord of the Rings: Game One

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, BBC Micro, Dragon 32/64, Apple II, Apple Macintosh, MS-DOS.

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Melbourne House

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Who was the US President on February 20, 1985?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on February 20, 1985?

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

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What is special about February 20th?

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

  • 2019 - According to the southern poverty law center, there has been a 30% increase in hate groups in america over the last four years. this includes a 7% increase for 2018.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: turkish military operations in afrin: prosyrian government forces are deployed to support the kurdish ypg in its fight against turkey, and the turkish-backed free syrian army (afrin region). this opens up a new front for the war.
  • 2017 - According to the philippine coast guard, gunmen attacked a vietnamese ship near tawi-tawi in the philippines. they killed at least one soldier and kidnapped seven more. abu sayyaf militants are believed to be behind the attack.

Find out more about February 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 February 1985?

February 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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.

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