Wednesday August 21, 1985: on this day

August 21, 1985 was the 233rd day of the year 1985, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 21, 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 August 21, 1985, who was born and died on August 21, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News), movies (e.g. Police, directed by Maurice Pialat), TV series (e.g. Rocky Road) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 21, 1985?


August 21, 1985 was a Wednesday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1985 can also be written as 8/21/1985 in the US and as 21/8/1985 in UK and Europe.

August 21, 1985 in August 1985 calendar

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August 21, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 1985:

  • New york lotto pays $41 million to three winner (#s are 14-17-22-23-30-47)
  • Mary decker slaney runs mile in world record 4:16.71.

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August 21, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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

Discover the personality of August born.

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August 21, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 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 August 21st, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 21, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1985 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 August 21, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 12:11 pm and setting at 10:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Aug 30, 1985.

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Who was born on August 21, 1985?


Famous people born on August 21, 1985:

  • Brant Daugherty
    Brant Daugherty

    Brant daugherty is an american actor known for his role as noel kahn on the television series pretty little liars.

  • Jake Pitts

    Jake pitts is a guitarist best known as a member of the american rock band black veil brides.

  • Melissa M

    French singer.

  • Nicolás Almagro

    Nicolás almagro is a retired spanish tennis player known for his powerful serve and aggressive playing style.

  • Fletcher Powell

    Fletcher Powell is a respected journalist who covers political news.

  • Alizée

    French singer.

  • Aleksandra Kiryashova

    Russian pole vaulter.

  • Kevin Nee

    American strongman.

  • Laura Haddock
    Laura Haddock
  • Salaheddine Sbaï
  • Albrecht Schuch
  • Francesca Quondamcarlo
  • Andrew Ornoch
  • Timur Kačarava
  • Shonn Greene
  • Boladé Apithy
  • Melissa M (Melissa Merchiche

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

See more famous people and celebrities born on August 21st

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August 21, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 7 months old,

or 463 months and 8 days old,

or 2014 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14100 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 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 August 21, 1985?

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 21, 1985.

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August 21, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 1985:

  • Cesare Marchia
  • Sverre Berglie

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Shivan Chandrasekhar

    Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Raul Seixas

    Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.

  • Johnte Washington

    Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 21st

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August 21, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 1985:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1985:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism
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August 21, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 21, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 21, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 21, 1985 was Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 21, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 21, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Power Of Love
  2. - Shout
  3. - Never Surrender
  4. - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
  5. - Freeway Of Love

August 21, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 21, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 21, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 21, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Into The Groove
  2. - I Got You Babe
  3. - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
  4. - Holiday
  5. - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)

August 21, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 21, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 21, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 21, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Freeway Of Love
  2. - Saving All My Love For You
  3. - Cherish
  4. - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
  5. - Stir It Up

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August 21, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Police

Police

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Maurice Pialat

Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Sophie Marceau, Richard Anconina, Pascale Rocard

Jagged Edge

Jagged Edge

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Marquand

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Glenn Close, Peter Coyote, Robert Loggia

Bepanaah

Bepanaah

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jagdish Sidana

Starring: Shashi Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, Poonam Dhillon, Rati Agnihotri

My American Cousin

My American Cousin

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Sandy Wilson

Starring: Margaret Langrick, John Wildman, Richard Donat, Jane Mortifee

The Lightship

The Lightship

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jerzy Skolimowski

Starring: Robert Duvall, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Tim Phillips, Arliss Howard

August 21, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 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:

Rocky Road

Rocky Road

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Brian K. Roberts

In Sickness and in Health

In Sickness and in Health

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Roger Melvin

Stingray

Stingray

Release year: 1985

Watchdog

Watchdog

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Yuri Kovalev

Ein Mann macht klar Schiff

Ein Mann macht klar Schiff

Release year: 1985

August 21, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 21, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Hold The Dream by Barbara Taylor Bradford

Hold The Dream

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Hold the Dream, the continuation of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s bestseller A Woman of Substance, continues the story of Emma Harte. It is a dramatic tale of triumph and heartbreak.

A Passion For Excellence by Tom Peters and Nancy Austin

A Passion For Excellence

By:

For people who are looking to make a difference in their careers, A Passion for Excellence is the most important, inspiring and career-transforming book that has ever been published.

The Grasshopper Trap by Patrick F. McManus

The Grasshopper Trap

By:

They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? is the bestselling author. He's back with more of his hilarious spoofs about The Great Outdoors.

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.

Smart Women, Foolish Choices by Connell Cowan and Melvyn Kinder

Smart Women, Foolish Choices

By:

Smart Women Make Foolish Choices

August 21, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 21, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Don't Buy This

Don't Buy This

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Video game compilations

Publisher: Firebird

The Fairyland Story

The Fairyland Story

Platform: Arcade, MSX, X68000, mobile

Genre: Platformer

Publisher: Taito

Cosmic Soldier

Cosmic Soldier

Platform: MSX, PC-8801

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Kogado Studio

Nightshade

Nightshade

Platform: ZX Spectrum Amstrad CPC BBC Micro MSX Commodore 64

Genre: Action-adventure game; Maze game

Publisher: Ultimate Play The Game

Lord of the Rings: Game One

Lord of the Rings: Game One

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, BBC Micro, Dragon 32/64, Apple II, Apple Macintosh, MS-DOS.

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Melbourne House

history

Who was the US President on August 21, 1985?

On August 21, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1985?

On August 21, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1985?

On August 21, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of August. 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 August 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

Find out more about August 21st

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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 August 1985?

August 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

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