What happened on Sunday June 23, 1985?

Here's what happened on June 23, 1985:

• Air India Flight 182 Terrorist Bombing A devastating terrorist bomb was planted on Air India Flight 182, a Boeing 747, which exploded at 31,000 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, south of Ireland. The explosion destroyed the aircraft, killing all 329 passengers and crew members. This was one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in aviation history, primarily targeting Canadian citizens.
• Narita Airport Bombing A bomb-laden suitcase exploded at Tokyo's Narita International Airport, killing two baggage handlers and injuring four others. This attack was part of a coordinated terrorist operation that also targeted Air India Flight 182.
• Jockey Laffit Pincay Jr. Milestone Laffit Pincay Jr. became the second jockey in history to earn career winnings of US$100 million, marking a significant achievement in horse racing.
• Alice Miller LPGA Victory Alice Miller won the LPGA Mayflower Golf Classic, adding to her professional golf achievements.

Events in 1985

June 23, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 23, 1985

Newspapers from Jun. 23, 1985

June 23, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 174th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1985 can also be written as 6/23/1985 in the US and as 23/6/1985 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 1985 in June 1985 calendar

Famous people born on June 23, 1985:

• Hamza Abbasi

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Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on June 23rd

Famous people died on June 23, 1985:

• Cecil Isbell
• Leonid Rumjancev

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on June 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 23, 1985 was Heaven by Bryan Adams, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

1. Bryan Adams - Heaven
2. Phil Collins - Sussudio
3. Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
4. Prince - Raspberry Beret
5. Duran Duran - A View To A Kill

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 23, 1985 was You'll Never Walk Alone by The Crowd, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

1. The Crowd - You'll Never Walk Alone
2. Sister Sledge - Frankie
3. Paul Hardcastle - 19
4. Marillion - Kayleigh
5. Duran Duran - A View To A Kill

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 23, 1985 was Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week June 17th and June 23rd.

1. Freddie Jackson - Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
2. Marvin Gaye - Sanctified Lady
3. Jesse Johnson's Revue - Can You Help Me
4. Prince And The Revolution - Raspberry Beret
5. Billy Ocean - Suddenly

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 23, 1985 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 32% full, rising at 10:27 am and setting at 12:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 03, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jul 02, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on June 23, 1985

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Someone born on June 23, 1985 is:

39 years 10 months old,

or 478 months and 10 days old,

or 2079 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14559 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 23, 1985?

There are 51 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 23rd 2025.

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

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

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