Saturday 23 November 1985
It was Saturday, under the sign of Sagittarius. The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Mike Tolbert and Troy Ave.
In that special week of November people in US were listening to We Built This City by Starship.
In UK The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush was in the top 5 hits.
Rocky IV, directed by Sylvester Stallone, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985
while Texas by James A. Michener was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Floyd on Fish.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Angel Kids or Talisman.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the whole 1985 or at November 23 across the years.
Old Newspapers
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TV Series
Which were the most popular TV series released in the last months ?
Floyd on Fish
Hard Labeur
Yume no Hoshi no Button Nose
Dotaman
Clementine's Enchanted Journey
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Historical Events
Which were the important events of 23 November 1985 ?
Holidays:
- Slovenia - Rudolf Maister Day
- Japan - Kinro kansha no hi (Labour Thanksgiving Day)
- Georgia - St George's Day
- R.C. Saints - Pope Clement I, Saint Columban
- Bah�'f Faith - Feast of Qawl (Speech) - First day of the 14th month of the Bah�'f Calendar
Famous Birthdays:
- Mike Tolbert: Football Player.
- Troy Ave: Rapper.
- Johnathan Lopriore: Vine Star.
- Viktor Ahn: South Korean speed skater.
- Scott Brash: Scottish horse rider.
Facts:
- 58 die as Egyptian commandos storm hijack Egyptair jet in Malta
- Retired CIA analyst Larry Wu-tai Chin, arrested of spying for China
- Retired US Central Intelligence Agency analyst Larry Wu-tai Chin is arrested for spying for China.
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of November 1985 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Starship - We Built This City
- Glenn Frey - You Belong To The City
- Phil Collins - Separate Lives
- Mr. Mister - Broken Wings
- Heart - Never
- Thompson Twins - Lay Your Hands On Me
- Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels
- Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme
- Aretha Franklin - Who's Zoomin' Who
- Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in November 1985?
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8985
- Time: The Summit: Let's Talk
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8984
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
The Sicilian
After Mario Puzo wrote his internationally acclaimed The Godfather, he has often been imitated but never equaled. Puzo's classic novel, The Sicilian, stands as a cornerstone of his work--a lushly romantic, unforgettable tale of bloodshed, justice, and treachery.
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The Talisman
The iconic, “extraordinary” (The Washington Post) collaboration between #1 bestselling author Stephen King and Peter Straub—an epic thriller about a young boy’s quest to save his mother’s life.
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