Monday May 20, 1985: on this day

May 20, 1985 was the 140th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Monday.

Is May 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 May 20, 1985, who was born and died on May 20, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Everything She Wants (Remix) by Wham!), movies (e.g. The Goonies, directed by Richard Donner), TV series (e.g. About Time) books and videogames back then.

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

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What day of the week was May 20, 1985?


May 20, 1985 was a Monday and it was the 140th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1985 can also be written as 5/20/1985 in the US and as 20/5/1985 in UK and Europe.

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May 20, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 1985:

  • 1150 lebanese / palestinian prisoners exchanged for 3 israelis
  • Indians-brewers game at cleveland stadium is 1st rain-out of 1985, ends record string of 458 ml games since opening day without a rain-out
  • Us began broadcasts to cuba on radio marti
  • Fbi arrests john a walker jr, convicted of spying for ussr.
  • Israel exchanges 1150 lebanese/palestinian prisoners for three israeli soldiers.
  • Dow jones industrial average closes above 1300 for first time.
  • Larry holmes beats carl williams in 15 for heavyweight boxing title.
  • Radio marti, part of the voice of america service, begins broadcasting to cuba.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 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 May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 20, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 05:50 am and setting at 10:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1985.

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Who was born on May 20, 1985?


Famous people born on May 20, 1985:

  • Juliannah Ramirez

    Juliannah Ramirez is a professional tennis player who has won several Grand Slam titles.

  • Aerionna Lynch

    FIFA Women's World Cup champion and top goal scorer.

  • Ustin Karpov

    Renowned software engineer known for developing innovative programming tools.

  • Marquiz White

    Talented football player with exceptional speed and agility.

  • Nao Sakaki

    Acclaimed Japanese novelist known for her introspective works.

  • Fiadh Takahashi

    Fiadh Takahashi is a Japanese entrepreneur who founded a successful technology startup in Tokyo.

  • Brielyn Fitzgerald

    Brielyn Fitzgerald is a former professional tennis player who reached the top 20 in the WTA rankings.

  • Duncan Matheson

    Renowned rugby player.

  • Azreal Twilight

    Azreal Twilight is a renowned foreign correspondent who has reported from some of the world's most dangerous conflict zones.

  • Johnella Gibson

    Accomplished track and field athlete who set multiple records in her career.

  • Emaree Takahashi

    Emaree Takahashi is the founder and CEO of a successful fintech company that provides innovative financial solutions to underserved...

  • Zimal Mehta

    Zimal Mehta is a successful Indian entrepreneur who founded a leading fintech company.

  • Cuthbert Dyer

    Professional football player known for his exceptional skills.

  • Abbigael Donovan

    Abbigael Donovan is a successful entrepreneur who founded a sustainable fashion brand that has gained widespread recognition.

  • Ameia Takahashi

    Ameia Takahashi is the founder and CEO of a successful social enterprise that empowers underprivileged communities through innovative...

  • Myli Fernandez

    Myli Fernandez is a successful entrepreneur who has founded and grown several businesses in the hospitality industry.

  • Shewanda Williams

    WNBA champion known for her scoring ability.

  • Larance Watkins

    Larance Watkins was a professional soccer player who played as a midfielder in the MLS.

  • Latoiya Taylor

    Latoiya Taylor is the founder and CEO of a successful e-commerce platform.

  • Iridessa Sunburst

    Iridessa Sunburst is the founder of a successful renewable energy company.

Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Naturi Naughton
    Naturi Naughton

    Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.

  • Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.

  • Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant

    Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...

  • Louis Theroux
    Louis Theroux

    Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

  • David Hedison
    David Hedison

    American actor (d. 2019).

  • Constance Towers
    Constance Towers

    Actress (capitol.

  • Angela Goethals
    Angela Goethals

    Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

  • Yon González
    Yon González

    Spanish actor.

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


You are 38 years 10 months old,

or 466 months and 30 days old,

or 2030 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14214 days old,

if you were born on May 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 May 20, 1985?

There are 31 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.

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

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

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


Famous people died on May 20, 1985:

  • George Memmoli

    Actor (earl hello larry), dies at 46.

  • Giulio Crosti
  • Franco Fornari
  • Eduardo Ortiz de Landázuri
  • Stefano Zaino

What famous deaths happened on May 20th?

Famous deaths on May 20th:

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring

    Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

  • Barbara Murray
    Barbara Murray

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Susan Roces
    Susan Roces

    Producer and actress from the philippines.

  • Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee

    English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).

  • Christopherjame Columbus

    Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

  • Churchill

    Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

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


Holidays on May 20, 1985:

  • East Timor National Day.
  • Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 1985:

  • World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 1985:

  • Saint Austregisilus
  • Saint Lucifer
  • Saint Theodore of Pavia
  • Saint Bernardine of Siena
  • Saint Ivo of Chartres
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May 20, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 20, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 20, 1985 was Everything She Wants (Remix) by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

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

The music chart in the USA on May 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Everything She Wants (Remix)
  2. - Don't You (Forget About Me) youtube
  3. - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
  4. - Axel F
  5. - Smooth Operator

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 20, 1985 was 19 by Paul Hardcastle, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

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

The music chart in the UK on May 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - 19
  2. - Move Closer
  3. - I Feel Love (Medley)
  4. - A View To A Kill
  5. - Rhythm Of The Night

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 20, 1985 was You Give Good Love by Whitney Houston, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

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

The R&B music chart on May 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - You Give Good Love
  2. - Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
  3. - Fresh
  4. - Meeting In The Ladies Room
  5. - Sanctified Lady

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

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

The Goonies

The Goonies

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Donner

Starring: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman

Country: United States of America

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

Fletch

Fletch

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Michael Ritchie

Starring: Chevy Chase, Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Richard Libertini

Country: United States of America

Future-Kill

Future-Kill

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ronald W. Moore

Starring: Edwin Neal, Marilyn Burns, Gabriel Folse, Wade Reese

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

The most popular TV Series on May 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:

About Time

About Time

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Curtis

Paying Guest

Paying Guest

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Subodh Mukherjee

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

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

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

The Class by Erich Segal

The Class

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The powerful and moving story of five Harvard Class of 1958 students and their relationships with women is told by Erich Segal, a world-renowned author.

The Lonely Silver Rain by John D. MacDonald

The Lonely Silver Rain

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The Lonely Silver Rain, a classic crime novel by a beloved master of fiction, features Travis McGee, a hardboiled detective who lives in a houseboat.

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.

Proof by Dick Francis

Proof

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Tony Beach, a wine merchant, has skillfully catered Tony's latest society event. But the fun ends when a group of hit men crashes the party...literally.

Smart Women, Foolish Choices by Connell Cowan and Melvyn Kinder

Smart Women, Foolish Choices

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Smart Women Make Foolish Choices

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

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

Imhotep

Imhotep

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Shoot 'em up

Publisher: Ultimate Play The Game

Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers

Platform: MSX, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Commodore 16, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Platform game, arcade adventure

Publisher: Mastertronic

The Dungeon of Doom / The Dungeon Revealed

The Dungeon of Doom / The Dungeon Revealed

Platform: Mac OS

Genre: Roguelike dungeon crawl

Publisher: Woodrose Editions

Richard Petty's Talladega

Richard Petty's Talladega

Platform: Commodore 64 Atari XL

Genre: Arcade racing

Publisher: NA Electronic Arts; EU Ariolasoft

Arnhen

Arnhen

Platform: MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore Amiga

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: SSI (U.S.), CCS (U.K.)

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Who was the US President on May 20, 1985?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on May 20, 1985?

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

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What is special about May 20th?

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

  • 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.

Find out more about May 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 May 1985?

May 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1985 calendar looked like.

Monday May 20, 1985