Tuesday April 23, 1985: on this day

April 23, 1985 was the 113th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is April 23, 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 April 23, 1985, who was born and died on April 23, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on April 23, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. We Are The World by USA for Africa), movies (e.g. Aar Paar, directed by Shakti Samanta), TV series (e.g. Paying Guest) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about April 23rd, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was April 23, 1985?


April 23, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 113th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 23, 1985 can also be written as 4/23/1985 in the US and as 23/4/1985 in UK and Europe.

April 23, 1985 in April 1985 calendar

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April 23, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 23, 1985:

  • Flyers 5-isles 3 - patrick division finals - flyers hold 3-0 lead
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  • Coca-cola changes its formula and releases new coke. the response is overwhelmingly negative, and the original formula is back on the market in less than three months.

April 23, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?

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April 23, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 23rd is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 23, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 23, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on April 23rd, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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April 23, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 23, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 23, 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 23, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 06:49 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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Who was born on April 23, 1985?


Famous people born on April 23, 1985:

  • Taio Cruz
    Taio Cruz

    Taio cruz is a british pop singer known for hits like 'break your heart' and 'dynamite'.

  • Rachel Skarsten
    Rachel Skarsten

    Rachel skarsten is a canadian actress known for her roles in tv shows like 'lost girl' and 'reign'.

  • Angel Locsin
    Angel Locsin

    Filipino actress, producer, and fashion designer.

  • Aulden Banks

    Renowned basketball player with a strong presence on the court.

  • Takyah Kary

    Takyah Kary was a renowned soccer player who made significant contributions to the sport.

  • Kyian Harris

    Talented soccer player who played for various top clubs.

  • Marlaya Nichols

    Talented soccer player who represented her country in multiple international tournaments.

  • Jaydi Harper

    Talented soccer player with a successful career in the sport.

  • Airess Santos

    Talented soccer player who has represented her country in international competitions.

  • Jaisley Bruno

    Dominant center with exceptional rebounding skills.

  • Kaleiyah Smith

    Talented soccer player who has represented her country in international competitions.

  • Keiandre Jones

    Talented soccer player who played for various top clubs in Europe.

  • Ziasia Redford

    Renowned soccer player who has represented her country in multiple international tournaments.

  • Emonni Banks

    Accomplished soccer player with a strong presence on the field.

  • Bellanie Calderon

    Renowned for her skills as a forward in international competitions.

  • Amyriah Martin

    Renowned soccer player with impressive goal-scoring record.

  • Zamarah Hill

    Talented soccer player who has represented her country in international competitions.

  • Reylynn Upshaw

    Accomplished swimmer who broke multiple records in the sport.

  • Zhanae Rösch

    Talented soccer player who has represented her country in international competitions.

  • Ebubechukwu Ike

    Skilled point guard with exceptional court vision.

Whose famous birthday is on April 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on April 23rd:

  • Shirley Temple
    Shirley Temple

    Shirley temple was a famous child actress known for her roles in classic films such as 'bright eyes' and 'the little princess'.

  • John Cena
    John Cena

    Wwe signed cena, an american professional wrestler, rapper, and actor.

  • Dev Patel
    Dev Patel

    Dev Patel is an actor known for his roles in films like Slumdog Millionaire and Lion.

  • Silvana Mangano
    Silvana Mangano

    Italian actress who rose to fame in 1949 as a star of "bitter rice" in which she played the role of a leading lady in italy.

  • Michael Moore
    Michael Moore

    Moore, an american filmmaker and provocateur, first came to the public's attention in 1989 with "roger and me", his first documentary about...

  • Jaime King
    Jaime King

    American actress and model.

  • Valerie Bertinelli
    Valerie Bertinelli

    Valerie bertinelli is an american tv actress known for her role as barbara cooper royer on the sitcom 'one day at a time' and for her...

  • Roy Orbison
    Roy Orbison

    American singer-songwriter and rock and roll musician.

  • George Lopez
    George Lopez

    Mexican-american actor, comedian, and ex-disc jockey on mega 92.

  • Lee Majors
    Lee Majors

    American actor, best known for his stardom on the tv series "six million dollar man.

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April 23, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 10 months old,

or 466 months and 25 days old,

or 2030 weeks

or 14210 days old,

if you were born on April 23, 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 April 23, 1985?

There are 35 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 23, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 23, 1985.

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April 23, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 23, 1985:

  • Sam Ervin

    American lawyer and politician (b. 1896).

  • Frank Farrell

    Australian rugby league player and policeman (b. 1916).

  • Sam J Ervin Jr

    American politician (senator-democrat-north carolina) dies at age 88.

  • Kent Smith

    Actor (peyton place invaders), died at 78.

  • Joseph Robbone
  • Sarah T. Hughes

What famous deaths happened on April 23rd?

Famous deaths on April 23rd:

  • Paulette Goddard
    Paulette Goddard

    Paulette Goddard was an actress known for her roles in classic films like 'Modern Times' and 'The Great Dictator'.

  • Satyajit Ray
    Satyajit Ray

    Indian filmmaker, widely regarded as one the greatest auteurs in world cinema.

  • Howard Cosell
    Howard Cosell

    American sports commentator and broadcaster.

  • John Mills
    John Mills

    British actor, producer, singer, and film star.

  • Buster Crabbe
    Buster Crabbe

    American swimmer, a gold medalist in the 400 m. freestyle in 1932.

  • William Hartnell
    William Hartnell

    London, england -- actor (agitator jackpot).

  • Albert Salmi
    Albert Salmi

    Actor (caddyshack), dies at the age of 62 after killing his terminally ill wife.

  • Anahla Shakespeare

    Iconic English playwright and poet.

  • Shaft Shakespeare

    Renowned playwright and poet of the Elizabethan era.

  • Gera Bard

    Legendary English playwright and poet, widely regarded as the greatest writer in the English language.

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April 23, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on April 23, 1985:

  • UNESCO International Day of the Book in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Turkey - National Sovereignty and Children's Day (1920)
  • Israel - Yom Ha'atzma'ut (Israeli Independence Day) for 2007: (the observed date of this national holiday is determined by the Jewish Calendar).
  • Independence Day for the Conch Republic
  • National Beer Day in Germany
  • Feast Day of Saint George: Patron saint and National Day of England
  • Patron saint of the Spanish region of Arag=n
  • Celebrated as St. Jordi's Day in Catalonia, presents of books and roses. See above.
  • Catalonia - Lover's Day. Men receive a book as a gift from their romantic interest, while women receive roses. The book is in honor of Shakespeare's and Cervantes's death on April 23, 1616.
  • Jurgi festival, in ancient Latvia

Observances on April 23, 1985:

  • World Book and Copyright Day [UNESCO]
  • English Language Day
  • Spanish Language Day

Saints celebrated on April 23, 1985:

  • Saint Gerard (d.1138)
  • Saint Adalbert of Prague
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April 23, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on April 23, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week April 22nd and April 28th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


April 23, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 23, 1985 was We Are The World by USA for Africa, according to the music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

April 23, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on April 23, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - We Are The World
  2. - Crazy For You
  3. - Rhythm Of The Night
  4. - Nightshift
  5. - Don't You (Forget About Me) youtube

April 23, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 23, 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.

April 23, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on April 23, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
  2. - We Are The World
  3. - Easy Lover
  4. - Move Closer
  5. - Welcome To The Pleasuredome

April 23, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 23, 1985 was Rhythm Of the Night by Debarge, according to the R&B music chart for the week April 22nd and April 28th.

April 23, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on April 23, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week April 22nd and April 28th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Rhythm Of the Night
  2. - We Are The World
  3. - Back In Stride
  4. - In My House
  5. - Fresh

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April 23, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on April 23, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Aar Paar

Aar Paar

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Shakti Samanta

Starring: Mithun Chakraborty, Rozina, Utpal Dutt, Nuton

Rustlers' Rhapsody

Rustlers' Rhapsody

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Hugh Wilson

Starring: Tom Berenger, G.W. Bailey, Marilu Henner, Andy Griffith

Détective

Détective

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jean-Luc Godard

Starring: Laurent Terzieff, Aurelle Doazan, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Nathalie Baye

Phenomena

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

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

April 23, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on April 23, 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:

Paying Guest

Paying Guest

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Subodh Mukherjee

Mussolini and I

Mussolini and I

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Alberto Negrin

Half Nelson

Half Nelson

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ryan Fleck

The Day the Universe Changed

The Day the Universe Changed

Release year: 1985

Starring: James Burke

Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

April 23, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on April 23, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Moses The Kitten by James Herriot

Moses The Kitten

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A small, bedraggled cat is found in a corner of a frozen pond. He is then taken to a nearby farm where he is nursed back into health. When he's healthy enough, he can join the rest of the animals.

Smart Women, Foolish Choices by Connell Cowan and Melvyn Kinder

Smart Women, Foolish Choices

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Smart Women Make Foolish Choices

The Courage To Change by Dennis Wholey

The Courage To Change

By:

The commentator on PBS's LateNight America collects stories of celebrities who have struggled with alcoholism. These stories are supplemented by alcohol experts.

The Lonely Silver Rain by John D. MacDonald

The Lonely Silver Rain

By:

The Lonely Silver Rain, a classic crime novel by a beloved master of fiction, features Travis McGee, a hardboiled detective who lives in a houseboat.

Mexico Set by Len Deighton

Mexico Set

By:

The long-awaited reissue is now available of the second installment of the classic spy trilogy GAME, SET, and MATCH. This was when the Berlin Wall split not only a city, but the entire world.

April 23, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on April 23, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Barry McGuigan World Championship Boxing

Barry McGuigan World Championship Boxing

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Activision/Mastertronic

Konami GT

Konami GT

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Racing

Publisher: Konami

Grand National

Grand National

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Commodore Amiga

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Elite Systems

Infernal Runner

Infernal Runner

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64

Genre: Survival horror

Publisher: Loriciel

Arnhen

Arnhen

Platform: MS-DOS, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Commodore Amiga

Genre: Wargame

Publisher: SSI (U.S.), CCS (U.K.)

history

Who was the US President on April 23, 1985?

On April 23, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on April 23, 1985?

On April 23, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on April 23, 1985?

On April 23, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about April 23rd?

April 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of April. 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 April 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - 2019 easter bombings in sri lanka: isil claims responsibility. the bombings took place in sri lanka on sunday, easter sunday. (new york times). investigators from sri lanka believe the bombings were revenge against attacks on new zealand mosques in february.
  • 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: 2 more palestinian protestors aged 18 and 20 die after being wounded in clashes at israel-gazan. both were killed by israeli troops.
  • 2017 - War in donbass - a u.s. participant to the osce monitoring mission is killed, and two other people are injured when their vehicle crosses a landmine near luhansk.

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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 April 1985?

April 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with April being the 4th 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.

Discover how April 1985 calendar looked like.

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