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May 22, 1985 was the 142nd day of the year 1985, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.
Is May 22, 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 May 22, 1985, who was born and died on May 22, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 22, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Everything She Wants (Remix) by Wham!), movies (e.g. The Goonies, directed by Richard Donner), TV series (e.g. About Time) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 22nd, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 22, 1985?
- May 22, 1985: What happened on that day?
- May 22, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 22, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 22, 1985?
- May 22, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 22, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- May 22, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 22, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- May 22, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- May 22, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- May 22, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- May 22, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 22, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on May 22, 1985?
What day of the week was May 22, 1985?
May 22, 1985 was a Wednesday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 22, 1985 can also be written as 5/22/1985 in the US and as 22/5/1985 in UK and Europe.
May 22, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 22, 1985:
- Us sailor michael l walker arrested for spying for ussr.
- Pete rose 2,108th run passes hank aaron as national league run scoring leader.
- Real madrid wins 14th uefa cup at madrid, spain.
May 22, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.
Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
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 22, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 22, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on May 22nd, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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May 22, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 22, 1985 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 22, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:12 am and setting at 11:15 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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Who was born on May 22, 1985?
Famous people born on May 22, 1985:
![Tao Okamoto]()
Tao OkamotoJapanese actress and model.
- Gladiola Genetica
Gladiola Genetica is a leading geneticist who has made significant contributions to the field of genomics and personalized medicine.
- Falesha Mwangi
Falesha Mwangi is a Kenyan entrepreneur who founded a successful technology startup in Nairobi.
- Sophie Lemoine
Award-winning journalist specializing in political analysis.
- Julionna Nakamura
Julionna Nakamura is a renowned Japanese chef who has gained international acclaim for her innovative and delicious culinary creations.
- Lilyona Jones
Record-breaking swimmer who dominated the pool with her powerful strokes.
- Kordel Hammond
CEO of a prominent retail chain.
- Meygan Schneider
Renowned poet whose works delve into nature and human emotions.
- Crickett Young
Singer-songwriter and guitarist with a growing fan base.
- Ardit Ermi
Talented boxer known for his speed and agility.
- Nasiir Mazraani
Notable physicist specializing in quantum mechanics.
- Kennet Reitz
Kennet Reitz is a software developer known for creating the popular Python library 'requests' and contributing to various open-source...
- CariDee English
Caridee english is an american model best known for winning cycle 7 of america's next top model.
- K Koke
K koke is a british rapper known for his mixtapes and collaborations with other artists in the uk hip-hop scene.
- Jenise Fernandez
Jenise Fernandez is a talented actress who has appeared in several popular TV shows and movies.
- Tranquillo Barnetta
Swiss footballer.
- Hideaki Takeda
Japanese footballer.
- Masoud
Iranian trance artist.
- Marc-Antoine Pouliot
Canadian ice hockey player.
Whose famous birthday is on May 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 22nd:
![Naomi Campbell]()
Naomi CampbellEnglish actress, singer, model and author.
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Aznavour]()
Charles AznavourFrench music has been a rage for many decades, and it still has a loyal following.
![Johnny Gill]()
Johnny GillJohnny gill is an r&b singer known for his solo career and as a member of the group new edition.
![George Best]()
George BestFootballer from northern ireland (d. 2005).
![Lucy Gordon]()
Lucy GordonBritish actress and model (born 1980).
![Susan Strasberg]()
Susan StrasbergAmerican actress, who made her film debut in 1954.
![Richard Benjamin]()
Richard BenjaminAmerican actor, on-screen since 1969.
![Alison Eastwood]()
Alison EastwoodClint eastwood's daughter; actress ("tightrope").
![Paul Winfield]()
Paul WinfieldAmerican actor (d. 2004).
May 22, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 38 years 11 months old,
or 467 months and 4 days old,
or 2031 weeks and 2 days old,
or 14219 days old,
if you were born on May 22, 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 May 22, 1985?
There are 26 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 22, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 22, 1985.
May 22, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 22, 1985:
- Alister Hardy
Alister Hardy was a renowned biologist known for his work on marine biology and the theory of aquatic ape hypothesis.
- Wolfgang Reitherman
German-american animator, director, and producer (b. 1909).
- Gábor von Vaszary
- Gian Mario Pollero
- Karl-Adolf Hollidt
What famous deaths happened on May 22nd?
Famous deaths on May 22nd:
![John Derek]()
John DerekAfter his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
![Margaret Rutherford]()
Margaret RutherfordEnglish actress (born in 1892).
![Rocky Graziano]()
Rocky GrazianoAmerican actor and boxer (d. 1990).
![Joan Davis]()
Joan DavisActress joan (i married joan) dies at 53 from a heart attack.
- Victor Hugo
French poet, writer, novelist and essayist.
- Joseth Roth
Joseth Roth was an American novelist and short story writer who is best known for his novels American Pastoral and The Human Stain.
- Kairyn Mack
Renowned physicist known for groundbreaking research in quantum mechanics.
- Johnchristopher Williams
Renowned composer known for his film scores.
- Dalessandro Manzoni
An Italian novelist and poet, considered one of the greatest writers of the Italian language.
- Harvin Langston
Harvin Langston was an American poet and a leading figure of the Harlem Renaissance.
May 22, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 22, 1985:
- Victoria Day in Canada
- World Biodiversity Day.
- Republic of Yemen - National Day.
- National Heroes Day in Sri Lanka.
- National Maritime Day in the United States.([1])
Observances on May 22, 1985:
- International Day for Biological Diversity
Saints celebrated on May 22, 1985:
- Saint Humilita
- Saint Rita of Cascia
- Saint Atto
- Saint Emile
- Saint Fulk
- Saint Lupus
- Saint Romanus
- Saint Julia
- Saint Renata of Bavaria
May 22, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on May 22, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 20th and May 26th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
May 22, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on May 22, 1985 was Everything She Wants (Remix) by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 22, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on May 22, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Wham! - Everything She Wants (Remix)
- Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)
- Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
- Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F
- Sade - Smooth Operator
May 22, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on May 22, 1985 was 19 by Paul Hardcastle, according to the music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 22, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on May 22, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Paul Hardcastle - 19
- Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer
- Bronski Beat & Marc Almond - I Feel Love (Medley)
- Duran Duran - A View To A Kill
- DeBarge - Rhythm Of The Night
May 22, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on May 22, 1985 was You Give Good Love by Whitney Houston, according to the R&B music chart for the week May 20th and May 26th.
May 22, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on May 22, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week May 20th and May 26th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Whitney Houston - You Give Good Love
- Freddie Jackson - Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
- Kool & The Gang - Fresh
- Klymaxx - Meeting In The Ladies Room
- Marvin Gaye - Sanctified Lady
May 22, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 22, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Goonies
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Richard Donner
Starring: Sean Astin, Josh Brolin, Jeff Cohen, Corey Feldman
Country: United States of America
Phenomena
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Dario Argento
Starring: Jennifer Connelly, Dalila Di Lazzaro, Daria Nicolodi, Kaspar Capparoni, Fiore Argento, Michele Soavi, Donald Pleasence, Federica Mastroianni, Patrick Bauchau, Fiorenza Tessari, Franco Trevisi, Fulvio Mingozzi
Country: Italy
Maccheroni
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Ettore Scola
Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Daria Nicolodi, Jack Lemmon, Isa Danieli, Ernesto Mahieux, Marta Bifano, Franco Angrisano, Orsetta Gregoretti, Giovanni Mauriello, Patrizia Sacchi, Jean-François Perrier, Maria Luisa Santella
Country: Italy
Fletch
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Michael Ritchie
Starring: Chevy Chase, Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Richard Libertini
Country: United States of America
Future-Kill
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Ronald W. Moore
Starring: Edwin Neal, Marilyn Burns, Gabriel Folse, Wade Reese
May 22, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on May 22, 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:
About Time
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Richard Curtis
Paying Guest
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Subodh Mukherjee
Mussolini and I
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Alberto Negrin
Half Nelson
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Ryan Fleck
The Day the Universe Changed
Release year: 1985
Starring: James Burke
May 22, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on May 22, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
A Light In The Attic
By: Shel Silverstein
While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?
Loving Each Other
By: Leo Buscaglia
Leo Buscaglia, the bestselling author, explores the challenges and intricacies of love relationships. He poses important questions such as: How can we best integrate our lives?
Proof
By: Dick Francis
Tony Beach, a wine merchant, has skillfully catered Tony's latest society event. But the fun ends when a group of hit men crashes the party...literally.
A Creed For The Third Millennium
By: Colleen McCullough
Tomorrow's America will be a cold, ravaged country. It will be a nation that is devastated by winter and despair. A senior official in the New England government, Dr.
No More Vietnams
By: Richard Nixon
The former president explains America's failure in Vietnam and suggests that fear should not be allowed to paralyze its foreign policy
May 22, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on May 22, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Macadam Bumper
Paradroid
NFL Challenge
Flashgal
The Empire of Karn
Who was the US President on May 22, 1985?
On May 22, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 22, 1985?
On May 22, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 22, 1985?
On May 22, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about May 22nd?
May 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd day of the month of May. 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 May 22nd, such as:
- 2019 - War in donbass - the ukrainian military reports that eight ukrainian soldiers were captured by prorussian fighters close to novotroyitske.
- 2018 - Southern damascus offensive (april-may 2018, syria): the syrian government declares damascus, its environs "completely safe" after taking yarmouk camp from isil and hajar al aswad.
- 2017 - 2017 manchester arena bombing: the greater manchester police (gmp), reported that there were deadly explosions at manchester arena, manchester, england. this happened at the conclusion of ariana grande's dangerous woman tour performance. (bbc) (the guardian). the gmp confirmed that at least 19 people were killed and 50 more injured, and is treating it as a terrorist attack. no one immediately claimed responsibility.
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 May 1985?
May 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.
