What happened on Saturday July 20, 1985?

Here's what happened on July 20, 1985:

• South African State of Emergency State President P. W. Botha declares a state of emergency in 36 magisterial districts of South Africa, responding to escalating civil unrest in black townships during the apartheid era.
• Discovery of Nuestra Señora de Atocha Shipwreck Treasure hunters locate the main wreck site of the Spanish galleon Nuestra Señora de Atocha, which sank in 1622, approximately 40 miles off the coast of Key West, Florida. The discovery leads to the recovery of approximately $400 million in coins and silver artifacts.
• Aruba's Path to Autonomy The government of Aruba passes crucial legislation to secede from the Netherlands Antilles, marking a significant step towards greater political autonomy and self-governance.
• Walt Disney World Milestone Walt Disney World celebrates a significant milestone by welcoming its 200-millionth guest, Virgil Waytes, Jr., highlighting the park's immense popularity and cultural impact.

Events in 1985

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

Magazines from Jul. 20, 1985

Newspapers from Jul. 20, 1985

July 20, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 201st day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1985 can also be written as 7/20/1985 in the US and as 20/7/1985 in UK and Europe.

July 20, 1985 in July 1985 calendar

Famous people born on July 20, 1985:

• John Francis Daley

  American actor, comedian, and screenwriter best known for his role in the TV series 'Bones' and directing films like 'Game Night'.

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on July 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 20, 1985 was A View To A Kill by Duran Duran, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. Duran Duran - A View To A Kill
2. Prince - Raspberry Beret
3. Paul Young - Everytime You Go Away
4. Whitney Houston - You Give Good Love
5. Phil Collins - Sussudio

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 20, 1985 was Frankie by Sister Sledge, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. Sister Sledge - Frankie
2. Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F
3. Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
4. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
5. Madonna - Crazy For You

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 20, 1985 was Save Your Love (For #1) by Rene & Angela, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. Rene & Angela - Save Your Love (For #1)
2. Loose Ends - Hangin' On A String
3. Freddie Jackson - Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
4. Prince And The Revolution - Raspberry Beret
5. Debarge - Who's Holding Donna Now

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 20, 1985 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 20, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 08:17 am and setting at 10:30 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jul 31, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on July 20, 1985

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Someone born on July 20, 1985 is:

39 years 9 months old,

or 477 months and 3 days old,

or 2074 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14522 days old,

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

There are 88 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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

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

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