What happened on Monday April 22, 1985?

Here's what happened on April 22, 1985:

• Elián González Federal Seizure In a dramatic pre-dawn operation, federal agents removed six-year-old Cuban boy Elián González from his relatives' home in Miami, marking a pivotal moment in the complex U.S.-Cuba immigration and political tensions of the late 1990s.
• New Coke Launch by Coca-Cola The Coca-Cola Company made a bold marketing move by introducing New Coke, a reformulated version of their classic beverage. This controversial product launch would later become a significant case study in brand management and consumer preferences.
• Remembering Paul H. Emmett, Chemical Engineering Pioneer Paul H. Emmett, a distinguished American chemical engineer known for his significant contributions to catalysis research, passed away on this date. Born in 1900, Emmett was a renowned scientist who made groundbreaking advancements in understanding chemical reactions and surface chemistry.

Events in 1985

April 22, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 22, 1985

Newspapers from Apr. 22, 1985

April 22, 1985 was a Monday and it was the 112th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 22, 1985 can also be written as 4/22/1985 in the US and as 22/4/1985 in UK and Europe.

April 22, 1985 in April 1985 calendar

Famous people born on April 22, 1985:

• Camille Lacourt

  Camille Lacourt is a renowned French swimmer who won multiple championships in backstroke and breaststroke, including world and European...

• Sam Altman

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on April 22nd

Famous people died on April 22, 1985:

• Jacques Ferron

  Prominent Canadian intellectual who was a physician, author, and political activist known for his contributions to Quebec literature and...

• Paul Hugh Emmett

  American chemist and academic (b. 1900).

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on April 22nd

April 22, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 22, 1985 was We Are The World by USA for Africa, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

1. USA for Africa - We Are The World
2. Madonna - Crazy For You
3. DeBarge - Rhythm Of The Night
4. Commodores - Nightshift
5. Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)

April 22, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 22, 1985 was Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

1. Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
2. USA For Africa - We Are The World
3. Philip Bailey With Phil Collins - Easy Lover
4. Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer
5. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasuredome

April 22, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 22, 1985 was Rhythm Of the Night by Debarge, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

1. Debarge - Rhythm Of the Night
2. USA For Africa - We Are The World
3. Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly - Back In Stride
4. Mary Jane Girls - In My House
5. Kool & The Gang - Fresh

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 22nd is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 22, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 22, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 22, 1985 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 22, 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 April 22, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 06:17 am and setting at 10:24 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1985 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on April 22, 1985

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Someone born on April 22, 1985 is:

40 years and 11 days old,

or 480 months and 11 days old,

or 2088 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14621 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 22, 1985?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 22nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 22, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 22, 1985.

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