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see horoscope and birth chart for September 20, 1985What happened on Friday, September 20, 1985?
About September 20th, 1985, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 20, 1985, a magnitude 7.5 aftershock struck Mexico City, causing further structural damage and leading to the collapse of 20 additional buildings. The aftershock also generated a tsunami in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, with waves reaching 1.5 meters in height.
- Day of the week: September 20th, 1985 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Money For Nothing by Dire Straits
- #1 UK song: Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger
- Popular movie: Back to the Future directed by Robert Zemeckis
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- September 20, 1985: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 20, 1985?
- Who was born on September 20, 1985?
- September 20, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- September 20, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- September 20, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 20, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 20, 1985?
- Back in 1985
September 20, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 20, 1985:
- 7.5 magnitude aftershock strikes Mexico City following 1985 earthquake On September 20, 1985, a magnitude 7.5 aftershock struck Mexico City, causing further structural damage and leading to the collapse of 20 additional buildings. The aftershock also generated a tsunami in Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, with waves reaching 1.5 meters in height. source: britannica.com
- Curtis Strong convicted in baseball cocaine distribution case On September 20, 1985, Philadelphia caterer Curtis Strong was convicted on 11 of 14 counts for selling cocaine to Major League Baseball players between 1980 and 1984. His conviction was a significant outcome of the Pittsburgh drug trials, which exposed widespread cocaine use among professional baseball players during that era. source: washingtonpost.com
- Walt Disney World receives its 200-millionth guest On September 20, 1985, Walt Disney World Resort in Florida welcomed its 200-millionth guest, marking a significant milestone in the park's history. source: brainyhistory.com
September 20, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from September 1985
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What day of the week was September 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.
Who was born on September 20, 1985?
Famous people born on September 20, 1985:
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Song Joong-kiRenowned South Korean actor known for popular K-dramas and films, with significant international recognition.
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Alban PréaubertFrench figure skater who competed professionally, winning multiple ISU Grand Prix medals and five French national bronze medals between 2006...
![Ian Desmond]()
Ian DesmondProfessional American baseball player who played in Major League Baseball for several teams.
September 20, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
September 20, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 20, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 16th and September 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
- Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
- Kool & The Gang - Cherish
- John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
- Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero
- 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.
- David Bowie & Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street
- Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero
- Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
- UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
- 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.
- Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- Kool & The Gang - Cherish
- Freddie Jackson - You Are My Lady
- 9.9 - All Of Me For All Of You
September 20, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
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.
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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthSeptember 20, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Someone born on September 20, 1985 is:
40 years 10 months old,
or 490 months and 4 days old,
or 2131 weeks
or 14917 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 20, 1985?
There are 58 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday September 20th 2026.
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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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Why 1985 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on September 20, 1985, a 1985 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to September 20, 1985 includes 7.5 magnitude aftershock strikes Mexico City following 1985 earthquake, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around September 20, 1985 included “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of September 20, 1985 included Back to the Future, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 20, 1985 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Song Joong-ki, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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