What happened on Saturday November 23, 1985?

Here's what happened on November 23, 1985:

• EgyptAir Flight 648 Hijacking and Commando Raid On November 23, 1985, EgyptAir Flight 648 was hijacked by the Abu Nidal terrorist group while en route from Athens to Cairo. The aircraft was forced to land in Malta, where Egyptian commandos launched a storming operation. Tragically, the raid resulted in 60 fatalities due to gunfire and explosions, highlighting the extreme violence of terrorist hijackings during the 1980s.
• CIA Analyst Arrested for Espionage Larry Wu-tai Chin, a retired Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) analyst, was arrested on November 23, 1985, for spying for China. His arrest exposed significant counterintelligence vulnerabilities within the U.S. intelligence community during the Cold War era.
• Athlete Profile: Ahn Hyun-Soo Ahn Hyun-Soo, a notable South Korean short track speed skater, was recognized on this date. Short track speed skating is a dynamic winter sport where athletes compete on a smaller oval track, requiring exceptional speed, agility, and tactical skills.

Events in 1985

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

Magazines from Nov. 23, 1985

Newspapers from Nov. 23, 1985

November 23, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 327th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 23, 1985 can also be written as 11/23/1985 in the US and as 23/11/1985 in UK and Europe.

November 23, 1985 in November 1985 calendar

Famous people born on November 23, 1985:

• Viktor An

  Renowned South Korean speed skater who won multiple Olympic gold medals and is considered one of the most successful short track speed...

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on November 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 23, 1985 was We Built This City by Starship, according to the music chart for the week November 18th and November 24th.

1. Starship - We Built This City
2. Glenn Frey - You Belong To The City
3. Phil Collins - Separate Lives
4. Mr. Mister - Broken Wings
5. Heart - Never

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 23, 1985 was The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush, according to the music chart for the week November 18th and November 24th.

1. Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love
2. Feargal Sharkey - A Good Heart
3. A-ha - Take On Me
4. Elton John - Nikita
5. UB40 - Don't Break My Heart

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

The number 1 R&B song on November 23, 1985 was Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week November 18th and November 24th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
2. Aretha Franklin - Who's Zoomin' Who
3. Isley, Jasper, Isley - Caravan of Love
4. Ta Mara & The Seen - Everybody Dance
5. Morris Day - The Oak Tree

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 23rd is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 23, 1985 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 23, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 02:42 pm and setting at 04:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 28, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Nov 27, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on November 23, 1985

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Someone born on November 23, 1985 is:

39 years 5 months old,

or 473 months and 21 days old,

or 2059 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14417 days old,

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

There are 193 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday November 23rd 2025.

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

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

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