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see horoscope and birth chart for August 23, 1985What happened on Friday, August 23, 1985?
About August 23rd, 1985, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 23, 1985, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near the border of Wuqia County and Shufu County in Xinjiang, China. The earthquake resulted in 71 deaths, 162 injuries, and left 15,000 people homeless. Approximately 85% of buildings and highways were destroyed. The epicenter was located along the Kazkeaerte Fault, and the tremor was felt throughout much of the Fergana Basin in the USSR and parts of Pakistan.
- Day of the week: August 23rd, 1985 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- #1 US song: Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News
- #1 UK song: Into The Groove by Madonna
- Popular movie: Back to the Future directed by Robert Zemeckis
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- August 23, 1985: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 23, 1985?
- Who was born on August 23, 1985?
- August 23, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- August 23, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- August 23, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 23, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 23, 1985?
- Back in 1985
August 23, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 23, 1985:
- 1985 Wuqia earthquake in Xinjiang, China On August 23, 1985, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck near the border of Wuqia County and Shufu County in Xinjiang, China. The earthquake resulted in 71 deaths, 162 injuries, and left 15,000 people homeless. Approximately 85% of buildings and highways were destroyed. The epicenter was located along the Kazkeaerte Fault, and the tremor was felt throughout much of the Fergana Basin in the USSR and parts of Pakistan. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Paul Hornung wins $1.16 million lawsuit against NCAA On August 23, 1985, a Jefferson Circuit Court jury in Lexington, Kentucky, awarded former football star Paul Hornung $1.16 million in damages after he claimed the NCAA damaged his broadcasting career by preventing him from working as a commentator for college football games. The NCAA had exercised its contractual right to approve announcers for WTBS's supplementary series, rejecting Hornung due to his association with professional football and a past gambling-related suspension. source: latimes.com
August 23, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1985
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What day of the week was August 23, 1985?
August 23, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 235th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 23, 1985 can also be written as 8/23/1985 in the US and as 23/8/1985 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 23, 1985?
Famous people born on August 23, 1985:
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August 23, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
August 23, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 23, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 23, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 23, 1985 was Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
- Huey Lewis & The News - Power Of Love
- Tears For Fears - Shout
- Corey Hart - Never Surrender
- John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
- Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
August 23, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 23, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
- Madonna - Into The Groove
- UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
- Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
- Madonna - Holiday
- Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
August 23, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 23, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
- Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- Kool & The Gang - Cherish
- Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
- Patti LaBelle - Stir It Up
August 23, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.
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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 23, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 23, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 23, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 23, 1985 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 23, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 02:42 pm and setting at 11:58 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Aug 30, 1985.
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Someone born on August 23, 1985 is:
40 years 11 months old,
or 491 months and 20 days old,
or 2137 weeks and 5 days old,
or 14964 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 23, 1985?
There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 23rd 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 23, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 23, 1985.
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Why 1985 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on August 23, 1985, a 1985 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to August 23, 1985 includes 1985 Wuqia earthquake in Xinjiang, China, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around August 23, 1985 included “Power Of Love” by Huey Lewis & The News, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of August 23, 1985 included Back to the Future, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 23, 1985 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Adrian Molina, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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