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December 23, 1985 was the 357th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Monday.
Is December 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 December 23, 1985, who was born and died on December 23, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie), movies (e.g. Phenomena, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. That'S Entertainment) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 23rd, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was December 23, 1985?
- December 23, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 23, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on December 23, 1985?
- December 23, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- December 23, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- December 23, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- December 23, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- December 23, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- December 23, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- December 23, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- December 23, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on December 23, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on December 23, 1985?
What day of the week was December 23, 1985?
December 23, 1985 was a Monday and it was the 357th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 23, 1985 can also be written as 12/23/1985 in the US and as 23/12/1985 in UK and Europe.
December 23, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.
Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 23, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on December 23rd, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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December 23, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 23, 1985 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 23, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 01:56 pm and setting at 04:58 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1985.
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Who was born on December 23, 1985?
Famous people born on December 23, 1985:
![Alison Sudol]()
Alison SudolSinger-songwriter and actress, known for her music project A Fine Frenzy.
- Devaunte Hynes
Talented musician and producer known for his work in the indie music scene.
- Harry Judd
English drummer and songwriter.
- Blythe Auffarth
Actress known for her role in the horror film 'The Girl Next Door'.
- Dev Hynes
Dev Hynes, also known as Blood Orange, is a talented musician and producer.
- Danny Macaskill
Cyclist.
- Luke O'Loughlin
Australian singer and actor.
- Naptural85
Youtube star.
- Austin Santos
Reggae singer.
- Aminata Sininta
- Felix Thorn
- Monika Bosilj
- Abdul Diallo
- Darren England
- Damion Hyatt
- Bonez MC
Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:
![Corey Haim]()
Corey HaimCorey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.
![Estella Warren]()
Estella WarrenCanadian actress and model.
![Marie Bell]()
Marie BellFrom 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.
![Donna Tartt]()
Donna TarttAmerican author.
![Joan Severance]()
Joan SeveranceAmerican model actress and producer.
![Finn Wolfhard]()
Finn WolfhardFinn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.
![Robert Bly]()
Robert BlyAmerican poet, translator and editor.
![Esther Phillips]()
Esther PhillipsAmerican singer best known for her r&b vocals.
![Harry Shearer]()
Harry ShearerAmerican actor, director, and satirical writer.
![Elizabeth Hartman]()
Elizabeth HartmanActress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.
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December 23, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 38 years 3 months old,
or 459 months and 28 days old,
or 1999 weeks and 5 days old,
or 13998 days old,
if you were born on December 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 December 23, 1985?
There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 23, 1985.
December 23, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 23, 1985:
- James Vance (20) and Raymond Belknap (18) commit suicide
Their families sued judas priest, claiming that they had subliminal messages.
- Bill Henry
- Gina Kaus
- Giovanna Scotto
What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?
Famous deaths on December 23rd:
![Jack Webb]()
Jack WebbAmerican actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.
![Charlie Drake]()
Charlie DrakeBritish comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).
![Billy Barty]()
Billy BartyAmerican actor and singer (d.2000).
![Patric Knowles]()
Patric KnowlesEnglish actor (b. 1911).
- Truda White
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.
- Emmilia Plater
Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.
- Yussef Lateef
Yussef Lateef was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer who was a pioneer of world music.
- Venida Browning
Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.
- Earmon Hubbard
American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.
- John Chamberlain
Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 23rd
December 23, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on December 23, 1985:
- Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
- Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
- Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
- R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
- Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
- Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
- Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
- Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held
December 23, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 23, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 23rd and December 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 23, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 23, 1985 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.
December 23, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on December 23, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
- Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time
- Simple Minds - Alive & Kicking
- Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
- Klymaxx - I Miss You
December 23, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on December 23, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.
December 23, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on December 23, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone
- Wham! - I'm Your Man
- Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
- Dee C Lee - See The Day
December 23, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on December 23, 1985 was Don't Say No Tonight by Eugene Wilde, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.
December 23, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on December 23, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 23rd and December 29th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Eugene Wilde - Don't Say No Tonight
- Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
- New Edition - Count Me Out
- Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
- Ready For The World - Digital Display
December 23, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on December 23, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Head Office
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Ken Finkleman
Starring: Judge Reinhold, Eddie Albert, Lori-Nan Engler, Merritt Butrick
Revolution
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Hugh Hudson
Starring: Al Pacino, Donald Sutherland, Nastassja Kinski, Joan Plowright
The Color Purple
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Avery
Country: United States of America
December 23, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on December 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:
That's Entertainment
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Jr. Jack Haley
The Dunera Boys
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Ben Lewin
Oliver Maass
Release year: 1985
The Cutting Room
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Warren Dudley
Blind Date
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Blake Edwards
December 23, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on December 23, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Accidental Tourist
By: Anne Tyler
"POIGNANT . . . FUNNY . . THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST IS ONE HER BEST. . . . [TYLER] HAS NEVER BEEN STRONGER."-The
Only One Woof
By: James Herriot
Gyp, a happy but quiet sheepdog, surprises everyone during championship sheepdog trials with his uncharacteristic behavior.
Skeleton Crew
By: Stephen King
Stephen King's brilliant collection of twenty-two stories is a treasure trove of imagination. It contains stories that will take you on paths only Stephen King could have imagined ...?. A supermarket becomes the last place humanity stands against.
Shoot Low, Boys - They'Re Ridin' Shetland Ponies
By: Lewis Grizzard
New York Times Bestseller Lewis Grizzard...John Wayne had the idea. True Grit is what you call it. Lewis Grizzard, a comedian and philosopher who is a best-seller, searched for Americans with true grit.
London Match
By: Len Deighton
The long-awaited reissue is now available of the last part of the classic spy trilogy, GAME, Set and Match. This was when the Berlin Wall divided not only a city, but the entire world.
December 23, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on December 23, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Konami's Ping Pong
Poly Play
I'm Sorry
Heart of Africa
Infernal Runner
Who was the US President on December 23, 1985?
On December 23, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1985?
On December 23, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on December 23, 1985?
On December 23, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about December 23rd?
December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of December. 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 December 23rd, such as:
- 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
- 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
- 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.
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 December 1985?
December 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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.
