What happened on Tuesday May 21, 1985?

Here's what happened on May 21, 1985:

• Paul Hardcastle's '19' Tops UK Charts Paul Hardcastle's song '19', a powerful anti-war track about Vietnam War veterans, reached number 1 in the UK. The song was notable for its innovative use of spoken word and electronic music to highlight the psychological impact of war.
• The Goonies Premieres The adventure comedy film 'The Goonies', directed by Richard Donner and produced by Steven Spielberg, was a popular release. The movie follows a group of kids searching for pirate treasure and became a cult classic of 1980s cinema.
• Wham! Tops US Music Charts The remix of 'Everything She Wants' by Wham! reached number 1 on the US music charts, showcasing the pop duo's international popularity during the mid-1980s. The song was part of their successful album 'Make It Big'.
• Birth of Mutya Buena, British Pop Singer Mutya Buena was born, who would later become a prominent British singer and songwriter, best known for her role in the popular girl group Sugababes. She played a significant part in the UK pop music scene during the early 2000s.

Events in 1985

May 21, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 21, 1985

Newspapers from May. 21, 1985

May 21, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 141st day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1985 can also be written as 5/21/1985 in the US and as 21/5/1985 in UK and Europe.

May 21, 1985 in May 1985 calendar

Famous people born on May 21, 1985:

• Mutya Buena

  English singer-songwriter known for being a member of the popular girl group Sugababes and later the group Mutya Keisha Siobhan.

• Chris Froome

  Professional cyclist from Kenya-born British who won multiple Tour de France titles and is considered one of the most successful cyclists of...

• Jon Pardi

  Country music singer known for hit songs like 'Dirt on My Boots' and 'Heartache Medication'.

• Mark Cavendish

  Renowned British road cycling sprinter from Isle of Man, nicknamed the 'Manx Missile', known for his impressive Tour de France stage wins...

• Kano

  Influential English rapper, music producer, and actor known for his contributions to grime music.

• Alexander Dale Oen

  Norwegian swimmer who tragically passed away in 2012, known for his athletic achievements.

• Marie McCray

  Adult film actress and model.

• Heath L'Estrange

  Australian rugby league player.

• Andrew Miller

  American baseball player.

• Dušan Kuciak

  Slovak footballer.

• Lucie Hradecká

  Czech tennis player.

• Ingibjörg Egilsdóttir
• Camille Ayglon
• Alison Carroll
• Marco Carta
• Fergus Kavanagh
• Símun Samuelsen
• Jody Kristofferson

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on May 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 21, 1985 was Everything She Wants (Remix) by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

1. Wham! - Everything She Wants (Remix)
2. Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)
3. Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
4. Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F
5. Sade - Smooth Operator

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 21, 1985 was 19 by Paul Hardcastle, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

1. Paul Hardcastle - 19
2. Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer
3. Bronski Beat & Marc Almond - I Feel Love (Medley)
4. Duran Duran - A View To A Kill
5. DeBarge - Rhythm Of The Night

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 21, 1985 was You Give Good Love by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.

1. Whitney Houston - You Give Good Love
2. Freddie Jackson - Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
3. Kool & The Gang - Fresh
4. Klymaxx - Meeting In The Ladies Room
5. Marvin Gaye - Sanctified Lady

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 21, 1985 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 21, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 06:27 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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Someone born on May 21, 1985 is:

39 years 11 months old,

or 479 months and 12 days old,

or 2084 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14592 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1985?

There are 19 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 21st 2025.

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

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

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