What happened on Wednesday February 20, 1985?

Here's what happened on February 20, 1985:

• Minolta Revolutionizes Photography with First Autofocus SLR Camera Minolta launches the groundbreaking Maxxum 7000, the world's first commercially successful autofocus single-lens reflex (SLR) camera, marking a significant technological leap in photography that would transform the industry.
• The Breakfast Club Debuts, Defining Teen Cinema John Hughes' iconic teen film 'The Breakfast Club' is released, featuring an ensemble cast of Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Emilio Estevez, Anthony Michael Hall, and Ally Sheedy. The movie becomes a seminal work in 1980s teen cinema, exploring high school social dynamics and stereotypes.
• Ireland Liberalizes Contraceptive Access The Irish government narrowly approves (83-80 vote) the sale of non-medical contraceptives without prescription to individuals over 18, representing a significant social and legislative shift in traditionally conservative Ireland.
• Birth of Russian Pop Star Yulia Volkova is born, who would later become a prominent member of the internationally recognized Russian pop duo t.A.T.u., known for their controversial and groundbreaking music in the early 2000s.
• Bizarre Boxing Championship Theft In an unusual incident following WBC flyweight champion Sot Chitalada's title defense, his prize check of US$104,000 is stolen by a pickpocket at ringside, highlighting the unpredictable nature of sporting events.

Events in 1985

February 20, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 20, 1985

Newspapers from Feb. 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.

February 20, 1985 in February 1985 calendar

Famous people born on February 20, 1985:

• Julia Volkova

  Julia Volkova is a famous Russian pop singer and actress, best known as a member of the iconic pop duo t.A.

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on February 20th

Famous people died on February 20, 1985:

• Clarence Nash

  Famous Disney voice actor best known for creating the iconic voice of Donald Duck, a character he voiced for over five decades until his...

• Nikolaj Nikolaevič Urvancev

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on February 20th

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.

1. Wham! - Careless Whisper
2. Billy Ocean - Loverboy
3. Philip Bailey - Easy Lover
4. REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling
5. Foreigner - 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.

1. Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson - I Know Him So Well
2. King - Love And Pride
3. Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
4. Prince - 1999 / Little Red Corvette
5. Ashford & Simpson - 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 music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Diana Ross - Missing You
2. New Edition - Mr. Telephone Man
3. The Gap Band - Beep A Freak
4. Kool & The Gang - Misled
5. Philip Bailey With Phil Collins - Easy Lover

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

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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?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 20, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

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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Your place in the Universe on February 20, 1985

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Someone born on February 20, 1985 is:

40 years 2 months old,

or 482 months and 3 days old,

or 2096 weeks

or 14672 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 20, 1985?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 20th 2026.

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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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