Saturday 23 November 1985
It was Saturday, under the sign of Sagittarius (see planets position on November 23, 1985). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Troy Ave and Mike Tolbert.
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.
Young Sherlock Holmes, directed by Barry Levinson, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985
while The Immigrant'S Daughter by Howard Fast was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Blind Date.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Alice in Wonderland or Konami's Ping Pong.
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.
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Historical Events
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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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Magazine Covers
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- LIFE: Princess Diana
- Time: The Summit: Let's Talk
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8985
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1985
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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
Top #10 R&B songs
- Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
- Aretha Franklin - Who's Zoomin' Who
- Caravan of Love - Isley, Jasper, Isley
- Ta Mara & The Seen - Everybody Dance
- Morris Day - The Oak Tree
- Sheila E. - A Love Bizarre
- Eugene Wilde - Don't Say No Tonight
- Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time
- Tramaine - Fall Down (Spirit Of Love)
- Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
The Immigrant'S Daughter
In this triumphant conclusion to the Lavette saga, Howard Fast brings the story up to the present, to the fourth generation.
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The Two Mrs. Grenvilles
When Navy ensign Billy Grenville, heir to a vast New York fortune, sees showgirl Ann Arden on the dance floor, it is love at first sight.
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The Vampire Lestat
Lestat. The vampire hero of Anne Rice’s enthralling novel is a creature of the darkest and richest imagination. Once an aristocrat in the heady days of pre-revolutionary France, now a rock
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Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?
