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see horoscope and birth chart for August 21, 1985What happened on Wednesday, August 21, 1985?
About August 21st, 1985, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 21, 1985, a powerful earthquake struck northern Peru, registering a magnitude of 6.9. The quake caused significant destruction, particularly in the city of Chimbote, leading to numerous casualties and extensive damage to infrastructure. This event highlighted the seismic risks in the region and prompted discussions on building safety and disaster preparedness.
- Day of the week: August 21st, 1985 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News
- #1 UK song: Into The Groove by Madonna
- Popular movie: Back to the Future directed by Robert Zemeckis
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- August 21, 1985: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 21, 1985?
- Who was born on August 21, 1985?
- August 21, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- August 21, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 21, 1985?
- Back in 1985
August 21, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 1985:
- Northern Peru earthquake occurred on August 21, 1985 On August 21, 1985, a powerful earthquake struck northern Peru, registering a magnitude of 6.9. The quake caused significant destruction, particularly in the city of Chimbote, leading to numerous casualties and extensive damage to infrastructure. This event highlighted the seismic risks in the region and prompted discussions on building safety and disaster preparedness. source: usgs.gov
- Mary Decker Slaney sets women's mile world record On August 21, 1985, at the Weltklasse IAAF Grand Prix track meet in Zurich, Mary Decker Slaney set a new world record for the women's mile with a time of 4 minutes 16.71 seconds, surpassing the previous record of 4:17.44 held by Maricica Puica of Romania. source: washingtonpost.com
- New York Lotto jackpot reaches $41 million, three winners share prize On August 21, 1985, the New York Lotto jackpot reached a record $41 million, the largest lottery prize in North America at that time. Three ticket holders each won approximately $13.7 million, with one winner being Celso Manuel Garcete, a factory worker from Queens, who shared his winnings with 20 fellow employees. The winning numbers were 14, 17, 22, 23, 30, 47, and 33. source: washingtonpost.com
August 21, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1985
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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.
Who was born on August 21, 1985?
Famous people born on August 21, 1985:
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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.
- Huey Lewis & The News - Power Of Love
- Tears For Fears - Shout
- Corey Hart - Never Surrender
- John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
- Aretha Franklin - 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.
- Madonna - Into The Groove
- UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
- Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
- Madonna - Holiday
- Tina Turner - 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 music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
- Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- Kool & The Gang - Cherish
- Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
- Patti LaBelle - Stir It Up
August 21, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.
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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.
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August 21, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 21, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 1985 was Waxing crescent.
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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Someone born on August 21, 1985 is:
40 years 11 months old,
or 491 months and 15 days old,
or 2137 weeks
or 14959 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1985?
There are 16 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 21st 2026.
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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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Why 1985 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 21, 1985, a 1985 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 21, 1985 includes Northern Peru earthquake occurred on August 21, 1985, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 21, 1985 included “Power Of Love” by Huey Lewis & The News, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 21, 1985 included Back to the Future, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 21, 1985 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Laura Haddock, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make August 21, 1985 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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