Friday August 23, 1985: on this day

August 23, 1985 was the 235th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.

Is August 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 August 23, 1985, who was born and died on August 23, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 23, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News), movies (e.g. Police, directed by Maurice Pialat), TV series (e.g. Rocky Road) books and videogames back then.

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

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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.

August 23, 1985 in August 1985 calendar

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August 23, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 23, 1985:

  • South african attorney / udf leader dulah omar arrested
  • West german top counter espionage hans tiedge moves to german dr
  • Paul hornung awarded us$1,160,000 by a louisville court against ncaa who barred him as a college football analyst for betting on games.
  • Said aouita of morroco sets the 1.5k record (3:29.46) in berlin, germany.
  • Hans tiedge, top counter-spy of west germany, defects to east germany.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 23rd is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

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?

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

Discover the Ox personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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

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


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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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Who was born on August 23, 1985?


Famous people born on August 23, 1985:

  • Valeria Lukyanova
    Valeria Lukyanova

    Valeria lukyanova is a ukrainian model known for her resemblance to a barbie doll and her controversial views on spirituality and beauty...

  • Eryck Nguyen

    Eryck Nguyen is a Vietnamese-American entrepreneur known for founding a successful tech startup.

  • Cale Gale

    Cale Gale is a professional football player who has played for various teams in the NFL.

  • Kether Donohue

    Actress.

  • Marcus Piehl
  • Albert Sàbat
  • Damien Tibéri
  • Adrian Molina
  • Stephen Miller
  • Nadim Naaman
  • Valerio Vicerè
  • 'Fadzilah Lubabul Bolkiah
  • Nick Covington
  • Muhamed Džakmić
  • Jure Močnik
  • Marc Tierney

Whose famous birthday is on August 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 23rd:

  • River Phoenix
    River Phoenix

    River Phoenix was a talented actor known for his roles in films like 'Stand by Me' and 'My Own Private Idaho.

  • Kobe Bryant
    Kobe Bryant

    Bryant, an american basketball star and athlete for the los angeles lakers, was accused of rape on 23 march 2003.

  • Gene Kelly
    Gene Kelly

    American actor/dancer ("singing in the rain") dies at the age of 83.

  • Barbara Eden
    Barbara Eden

    American actress, perhaps most well-known for her role in "i dream of jeannie", a sitcom that aired on american tv between 1965-1970.

  • Rita Pavone
    Rita Pavone

    Rita pavone is an italian actress and singer known for her successful music career in the 1960s and her energetic stage presence.

  • Rick Springfield
    Rick Springfield

    An australian singer who was a teen idol, became a soap star and went on to become a platinum-selling rocker.

  • Shelley Long
    Shelley Long

    American comedian, actress, hostess and talk show hostess.

  • Jay Mohr
    Jay Mohr

    American comedian, actor, and radio host.

  • Vera Miles
    Vera Miles

    American actress and model miss kansas 1948.

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


You are 38 years 7 months old,

or 463 months and 6 days old,

or 2014 weeks

or 14098 days old,

if you were born on August 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 August 23, 1985?

There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 23rd 2024.

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


Famous people died on August 23, 1985:

  • Feitiço
  • Gaetano Sardiello
  • Luigia Barin
  • Joseph Novales
  • Edoardo Palombi

What famous deaths happened on August 23rd?

Famous deaths on August 23rd:

  • Rudolph Valentino
    Rudolph Valentino

    Rudolph valentino was an italian-born american actor known for his roles in silent films, particularly for his role in 'the sheik'.

  • Lori Nelson
    Lori Nelson

    Lori Nelson was an American actress who appeared in films and TV shows during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Brock Peters
    Brock Peters

    Nyc, new york -- actor / singer (carmen jones and to kill a mockingbird).

  • Kathleen Freeman
    Kathleen Freeman

    Chicago, illinois -- actress (beverly hillbillies).

  • Adaria

    Renowned painter known for her abstract works.

  • Kinser

    Renowned racecar driver known for his success in sprint car racing.

  • John Kendrew

    British biochemist, who discovered the three-dimensional structure and function of myoglobin (the muscle protein that stores oxygen in the...

  • Bruk Alemayehu

    Ethiopian politician who served as Minister of Foreign Affairs.

  • Bohden Poraj-Kosmider

    Polish military officer known for his service during World War II.

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


Holidays on August 23, 1985:

  • Astrology - Last day of sun sign Leo in the tropical zodiac
  • Swaziland - Umhlanga Day
  • Romania - Liberation Day (1944)
  • RC Saints - Saint Rose of Lima
  • Roman festivals - Vulcanalia

Observances on August 23, 1985:

  • International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition [UNESCO]
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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.

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

The music chart in the USA on August 23, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Power Of Love
  2. - Shout
  3. - Never Surrender
  4. - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
  5. - 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.

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

The music chart in the UK on August 23, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Into The Groove
  2. - I Got You Babe
  3. - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
  4. - Holiday
  5. - 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 R&B music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

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

The R&B music chart on August 23, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Freeway Of Love
  2. - Saving All My Love For You
  3. - Cherish
  4. - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
  5. - Stir It Up

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

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

Police

Police

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Maurice Pialat

Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Sophie Marceau, Richard Anconina, Pascale Rocard

Jagged Edge

Jagged Edge

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Marquand

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Glenn Close, Peter Coyote, Robert Loggia

Bepanaah

Bepanaah

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jagdish Sidana

Starring: Shashi Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, Poonam Dhillon, Rati Agnihotri

My American Cousin

My American Cousin

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Sandy Wilson

Starring: Margaret Langrick, John Wildman, Richard Donat, Jane Mortifee

The Lightship

The Lightship

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jerzy Skolimowski

Starring: Robert Duvall, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Tim Phillips, Arliss Howard

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

The most popular TV Series on August 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:

Rocky Road

Rocky Road

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Brian K. Roberts

In Sickness and in Health

In Sickness and in Health

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Roger Melvin

Stingray

Stingray

Release year: 1985

Watchdog

Watchdog

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Yuri Kovalev

Ein Mann macht klar Schiff

Ein Mann macht klar Schiff

Release year: 1985

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

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

Funny Money by Mark Singer

Funny Money

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This cautionary tale is by Mark Singer, a respected New Yorker writer. It concerns the Penn Square Bank oil broker at an Oklahoma City shopping mall that collapsed in 1982.

Smart Women, Foolish Choices by Connell Cowan and Melvyn Kinder

Smart Women, Foolish Choices

By:

Smart Women Make Foolish Choices

The Bridge Across Forever by Richard Bach

The Bridge Across Forever

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The New York Times Bestseller List for more than a year! Richard Bach's classic and inspiring love story of hope and love "We're the bridge across forever, arching above and adventuring for the sea,"

The Lover by Marguerite Duras

The Lover

By:

The Lover is an international bestseller with over one million copies printed and was a winner in France's Prix Goncourt. Since its publication, critics around the globe have praised it as a great book.

Mountbatten by Philip Ziegler

Mountbatten

By:

Biography of Louis Mountbatten of Burma, 1st Earl Mountbatten. This biography examines his distinguished career, wartime activities as Allied Chief for Combined Operations, and his time as Viceroy.

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

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

Paradroid

Paradroid

Platform: Commodore 64, Amiga, Atari ST, Acorn Archimedes, C64 Direct-to-TV, Virtual Console, iOS (ZX Spectrum Elite Collection)

Genre: Shoot 'em up / Puzzle

Publisher: Hewson Consultants, Jester Interactive Publishing

The Pawn

The Pawn

Platform: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, Apple II, Acorn Archimedes, Atari ST, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, MS-DOS, Apple Macintosh, Sinclair QL, Sinclair Spectrum.

Genre: Interactive fiction

Publisher: Rainbird Software

Trivia Master

Trivia Master

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Trivia

Publisher: PGD

Lot Lot

Lot Lot

Platform: Family Computer[1] Arcade MSX NEC PC-8801

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Tokuma Shoten

Penguin Wars

Penguin Wars

Platform: Arcade, Game Boy, MSX, NES

Publisher: ASCII

history

Who was the US President on August 23, 1985?

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

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

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

Who was the Pope on August 23, 1985?

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

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What is special about August 23rd?

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

  • 2018 - China-united states trade dispute: the united states imposes 25% tariffs on $16 billion in chinese goods. china responds immediately with its own equivalent tariffs
  • 2017 - Saudi arabian-led intervention is in yemen: at most 35 people were killed in an attack on a hotel located near a houthi checkpoint north of sanaa.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency. nigeria's air force killed senior militants and possibly left their leader abubakar shekau dead.

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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 August 1985?

August 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.

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