What happened on Wednesday October 23, 1985?

Here's what happened on October 23, 1985:

• Beirut Barracks Bombings On October 23, 1983, a devastating terrorist attack occurred in Beirut, Lebanon, when suicide bombers drove trucks laden with high explosives into military barracks housing U.S. Marines and French paratroopers. The coordinated attacks resulted in the tragic deaths of 241 American servicemen and 58 French troops, marking one of the deadliest single-day losses for Western military forces in the Middle East during the Lebanese Civil War. The bombings were believed to be carried out by Hezbollah, a Shiite militant group, and significantly impacted U.S. foreign policy in the region.

Events in 1985

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

Magazines from Oct. 23, 1985

Newspapers from Oct. 23, 1985

October 23, 1985 was a Wednesday and it was the 296th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1985 can also be written as 10/23/1985 in the US and as 23/10/1985 in UK and Europe.

October 23, 1985 in October 1985 calendar

Famous people born on October 23, 1985:

• Miguel (singer)

  Grammy award-winning R&B singer known for hit songs like 'Adorn' and 'Sure Thing', who has significantly influenced contemporary R&B music.

• Deontay Wilder

  American professional boxer renowned for his extraordinary punching power and impressive knockout record in heavyweight boxing.

• Masiela Lusha

  Albanian-American actress, writer, and humanitarian known for her versatile artistic talents and philanthropic work.

• Zac Hanson

  Member of the popular pop-rock band Hanson, known for their hit 'MMMBop' in the late 1990s.

• Miguel

  American singer-songwriter and producer.

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on October 23rd

Famous people died on October 23, 1985:

• Severino Bolognesi

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on October 23rd

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 23, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

1. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
2. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
3. A-Ha - Take On Me
4. Jan Hammer - Miami Vice Theme
5. Tears For Fears - Head Over Heels

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 23, 1985 was The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

1. Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love
2. Midge Ure - If I Was
3. Colonel Abrams - Trapped
4. A-ha - Take On Me
5. Red Box - Lean On Me (Ah-Li-Ayo)

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 23, 1985 was Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week October 21st and October 27th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
2. Freddie Jackson - You Are My Lady
3. Bobby Womack - I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much
4. Cameo - Single Life
5. Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew - The Show

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 04:14 pm and setting at 03:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on October 23, 1985

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Someone born on October 23, 1985 is:

39 years 6 months old,

or 474 months and 21 days old,

or 2064 weeks

or 14448 days old,

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

There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 23rd 2025.

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

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

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