What happened on Friday February 22, 1985?

Here's what happened on February 22, 1985:

• Space Shuttle Challenger Preparation The Space Shuttle Challenger was moved to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center in preparation for the STS 51-E mission. This event was part of NASA's ongoing space exploration efforts, tragically preceding the Challenger disaster later that year.
• Soviet Nuclear Testing The Soviet Union conducted a nuclear test at the Semipalatinsk Test Site in northeast Kazakhstan, continuing its nuclear weapons development program during the Cold War era. This test was part of the ongoing nuclear arms race between the USSR and the United States.
• 35th NBA All-Star Game The 35th NBA All-Star Game took place, with the Western Conference defeating the Eastern Conference 140-129. Ralph Sampson of the Houston Rockets was named Most Valuable Player (MVP), highlighting his exceptional performance in this prestigious basketball event.
• World Record Speed Skating Performance Andrea Schöne set a world record in ladies' speed skating, completing the 5 km distance in an impressive time of 7:32.82, demonstrating exceptional athletic skill and pushing the boundaries of human performance.
• Hameur Bouazza: Fulham Football Player Hameur Bouazza, a professional footballer who played for Fulham F.C., was noted on this date. Bouazza was a notable player in the English football league during the mid-2000s.

Events in 1985

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

Magazines from Feb. 22, 1985

Newspapers from Feb. 22, 1985

February 22, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 53rd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 22, 1985 can also be written as 2/22/1985 in the US and as 22/2/1985 in UK and Europe.

February 22, 1985 in February 1985 calendar

Famous people born on February 22, 1985:

• Larissa Riquelme

  Paraguayan model and social media personality known for her attractive appearance and football fan status.

• Zach Roerig

  American television actor best known for his role as Matt Donovan in the popular supernatural drama series 'The Vampire Diaries'.

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on February 22nd

Famous people died on February 22, 1985:

• Salvador Espriu

  Salvador Espriu was a prominent Catalan writer who significantly contributed to 20th-century Spanish literature, known for his poetry,...

• Efrem Zimbalist

  Renowned violinist known for his virtuosity and contributions to classical music.

• Frank Traynor
• Giuseppe Veronesi

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on February 22nd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 22, 1985 was Careless Whisper by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Wham! - Careless Whisper
2. Billy Ocean - Loverboy
3. Philip Bailey - Easy Lover
4. REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling
5. Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 22, 1985 was I Know Him So Well by Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson - I Know Him So Well
2. King - Love And Pride
3. Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
4. Prince - 1999 / Little Red Corvette
5. Ashford & Simpson - Solid

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 22, 1985 was Missing You by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Diana Ross - Missing You
2. New Edition - Mr. Telephone Man
3. The Gap Band - Beep A Freak
4. Kool & The Gang - Misled
5. Philip Bailey With Phil Collins - Easy Lover

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 22nd is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 22, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:14 am and setting at 09:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on February 22, 1985

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Someone born on February 22, 1985 is:

40 years 2 months old,

or 482 months and 21 days old,

or 2098 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14690 days old,

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

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 22nd 2026.

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

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

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