What happened on Friday September 20, 1985?

Here's what happened on September 20, 1985:

• Mexico City Earthquake Aftershock A devastating aftershock with a magnitude of 7.5 struck Mexico City on September 20, 1985, compounding the destruction from the previous day's 8.0 magnitude earthquake. This seismic event caused significant additional damage to the already devastated urban infrastructure and likely resulted in further loss of life.
• Cocaine Distribution in Professional Baseball Curtis Strong was convicted for selling cocaine to professional baseball players, highlighting the significant drug-related challenges facing professional sports during the mid-1980s.
• Walt Disney World Milestone Walt Disney World celebrated a significant milestone by welcoming its 200 millionth guest on September 20, 1985, demonstrating the theme park's immense popularity and cultural impact during the 1980s.

Events in 1985

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

Magazines from Sep. 20, 1985

Newspapers from Sep. 20, 1985

September 20, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 263rd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 20, 1985 can also be written as 9/20/1985 in the US and as 20/9/1985 in UK and Europe.

September 20, 1985 in September 1985 calendar

Famous people born on September 20, 1985:

• Song Joong-ki

  Renowned South Korean actor known for popular K-dramas and films, with significant international recognition.

• Alban Préaubert

  French figure skater who competed professionally, winning multiple ISU Grand Prix medals and five French national bronze medals between 2006...

• Ian Desmond

  Professional American baseball player who played in Major League Baseball for several teams.

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on September 20th

Famous people died on September 20, 1985:

• Guido Secreto
• Lotario Vecchi

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on September 20th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 20, 1985 was Money For Nothing by Dire Straits, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
2. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
3. John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
4. Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero
5. Phil Collins - Don't Lose My Number

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 20, 1985 was Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. David Bowie & Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street
2. Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero
3. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
4. UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
5. Baltimora - Tarzan Boy

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 20, 1985 was Oh Sheila by Ready For The World, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
2. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
3. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
4. Freddie Jackson - You Are My Lady
5. 9.9 - All Of Me For All Of You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 20th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 20, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 01:46 pm and setting at 10:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 30, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Sep 29, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on September 20, 1985

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Someone born on September 20, 1985 is:

39 years 7 months old,

or 475 months and 3 days old,

or 2065 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14460 days old,

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

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 20th 2025.

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

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

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