Saturday August 24, 1985: on this day

August 24, 1985 was the 236th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 24, 1985 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 24, 1985, who was born and died on August 24, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 24, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News), movies (e.g. Police, directed by Maurice Pialat), TV series (e.g. Rocky Road) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 24th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 24, 1985?


August 24, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 236th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1985 can also be written as 8/24/1985 in the US and as 24/8/1985 in UK and Europe.

August 24, 1985 in August 1985 calendar

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August 24, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 24, 1985:

  • Sts 51-i mission scrubbed at t -5m because of bad weather

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August 24, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 24, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

Discover the Ox personality and how the Wood Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.

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Discover the planets positions on August 24th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 24, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 1985 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 August 24, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 03:54 pm and setting at 12:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Aug 30, 1985.

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Who was born on August 24, 1985?


Famous people born on August 24, 1985:

  • Pierre Sarkozy

    Pierre sarkozy is a french musician and dj, known for his work in the electronic music scene.

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  • Destiny Davis
  • Alen Jogan
  • Abdoul-Gafar Mamah
  • Raffaele Pe
  • Mauro Cejas
  • Hamid Sourian
  • Jason Siggers
  • Cristiana Dell'Anna
  • Andrej Gorbanec

Whose famous birthday is on August 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 24th:

  • Rupert Grint
    Rupert Grint

    Rupert grint is a british actor best known for his role as ron weasley in the harry potter film series.

  • Dave Chappelle
    Dave Chappelle

    Dave chappelle is an american comedian and actor known for his stand-up comedy and the chappelle's show.

  • Chad Michael Murray
    Chad Michael Murray

    Chad michael murray is an american actor and former fashion model, best known for his roles in the television series one tree hill and the...

  • Paulo Coelho
    Paulo Coelho

    Brazilian esoteric author.

  • Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry

    British actor, comedian, and writer known for his wit and humor.

  • Martha Higareda
    Martha Higareda

    Martha higareda is a mexican actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'altered carbon' and 'no manches frida'.

  • Anne Archer
    Anne Archer

    American actress.

  • Marlee Matlin
    Marlee Matlin

    American actress, winner of the oscar for best actress in 1985's "children of a lesser god" her film credits include "the man in the golden...

  • Pia Degermark
    Pia Degermark

    Swedish actress.

  • Takashi Miike
    Takashi Miike

    Japanese screenwriter and producer of japanese actors.

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August 24, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 7 months old,

or 463 months and 4 days old,

or 2013 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14096 days old,

if you were born on August 24, 1985.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old,

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1985?

There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 24, 1985.

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August 24, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 1985:

  • Paul Creston

    American composer and educator (b. 1906).

  • Paul Creston [Giuseppe / Joseph Guttoveggio]

    Us composer dies at 78.

  • Morrie Ryskind

What famous deaths happened on August 24th?

Famous deaths on August 24th:

  • Richard Attenborough
    Richard Attenborough

    English actor, director, producer, and entrepreneur.

  • Julie Harris
    Julie Harris

    American actress who rose to fame on the stage in 1945.

  • Louis Prima
    Louis Prima

    American actor and trumpet player (d. 1978).

  • Jane Greer
    Jane Greer

    American singer and actress (d. 2001).

  • Jay Thomas
    Jay Thomas

    American actor, comedian, and radio talk show host (b. 1948).

  • Amanda Randolph
    Amanda Randolph

    Actress (danny thomas amos n andy), is killed at 65.

  • Charlie Watts

    Charlie watts is a renowned drummer best known for being a member of the legendary rock band the rolling stones.

  • Sakae Mutsu

    Japanese statesman and diplomat.

  • Delancey

    Prominent loyalist during the American Revolution.

  • Felis Topolski

    Polish-British artist known for his murals and paintings.

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August 24, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 24, 1985:

  • Liberia: Flag Day
  • RC Saints - Feast day of Saint Bartholomew
  • Roman festivals - first of the 3 days on which the mundus was opened
  • Ukraine: National Holiday, independence from Russia (1991)
  • Sierra Leone: President's Birthday
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August 24, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 24, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 24, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 24, 1985 was Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 24, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 24, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Power Of Love
  2. - Shout
  3. - Never Surrender
  4. - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
  5. - Freeway Of Love

August 24, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 24, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 24, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 24, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Into The Groove
  2. - I Got You Babe
  3. - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
  4. - Holiday
  5. - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)

August 24, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 24, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

August 24, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 24, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Freeway Of Love
  2. - Saving All My Love For You
  3. - Cherish
  4. - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
  5. - Stir It Up

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August 24, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 24, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Police

Police

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Maurice Pialat

Starring: Gérard Depardieu, Sophie Marceau, Richard Anconina, Pascale Rocard

Jagged Edge

Jagged Edge

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Richard Marquand

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Glenn Close, Peter Coyote, Robert Loggia

Bepanaah

Bepanaah

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jagdish Sidana

Starring: Shashi Kapoor, Mithun Chakraborty, Poonam Dhillon, Rati Agnihotri

My American Cousin

My American Cousin

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Sandy Wilson

Starring: Margaret Langrick, John Wildman, Richard Donat, Jane Mortifee

The Lightship

The Lightship

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jerzy Skolimowski

Starring: Robert Duvall, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Tim Phillips, Arliss Howard

August 24, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 24, 1985 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Rocky Road

Rocky Road

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Brian K. Roberts

In Sickness and in Health

In Sickness and in Health

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Roger Melvin

Stingray

Stingray

Release year: 1985

Watchdog

Watchdog

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Yuri Kovalev

Ein Mann macht klar Schiff

Ein Mann macht klar Schiff

Release year: 1985

August 24, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 24, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Family Album by Danielle Steel

Family Album

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From Hollywood's golden years in World War II to the present, Faye Price would build a career first as an actress and then a family.

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

Lonesome Dove

By:

Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic Lonesome Dove is a love story, adventure, and epic of the frontier. It is the third book in the Lonesome Dove Tetralogy.

Lucky by Jackie Collins

Lucky

By:

Jackie Collins' #1 Bestseller -- and her most memorable heroine! Jackie Collins, the bestselling star has created the amazing story of Lucky Santangelo from Chances to Dangerous Kiss.

Mountbatten by Philip Ziegler

Mountbatten

By:

Biography of Louis Mountbatten of Burma, 1st Earl Mountbatten. This biography examines his distinguished career, wartime activities as Allied Chief for Combined Operations, and his time as Viceroy.

The Grasshopper Trap by Patrick F. McManus

The Grasshopper Trap

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They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? is the bestselling author. He's back with more of his hilarious spoofs about The Great Outdoors.

August 24, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 24, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Macadam Bumper

Macadam Bumper

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Atari ST, Commodore 64, DOS, MSX, Oric-1/Atmos, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: ERE Informatique (France) Personal Software Services (UK) Accolade (US)

Finders Keepers

Finders Keepers

Platform: MSX, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Commodore 16, Amstrad CPC

Genre: Platform game, arcade adventure

Publisher: Mastertronic

Super Mario

Super Mario

Platform: Game & Watch Game Boy Advance Game Boy Game Boy Color GameCube Nintendo 3DS Nintendo 64 Nintendo DS Nintendo Entertainment System Super Nintendo Entertainment System Wii Wii U; Game & Watch; Game Boy

Genre: Platform, fantasy

Publisher: Nintendo

Road Blaster

Road Blaster

Platform: Arcade, MSX, Sega Mega-CD, LaserActive, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, 3DO, VHS, iOS, Sharp X68000, Windows

Genre: Interactive movie Vehicular combat

Publisher: Data East (arcade) Wolf Team, Renovation, Sega (Mega-CD) Ecseco (Saturn/PS1)

Dragon Buster

Dragon Buster

Platform: Arcade, Family Computer, MSX, PC-8801, X68000, Wii and Wii U (Virtual Console), iOS, Android

Genre: Platform game Dungeon crawl Action role-playing game

Publisher: JP/NA Namco; JP Dempa; JP Enix (PC88)

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Who was the US President on August 24, 1985?

On August 24, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 24, 1985?

On August 24, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 24, 1985?

On August 24, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 24th?

August 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - Spanish government approves a decree amending the historical memory law that allows the government to exhume francisco franco’s remains from valle de los caidos.
  • 2017 - Archaeology in israel: an archaeological mosaic from the 6th century, dated to justinian i's rule, was discovered while installing communication cables inside jerusalem's old city.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: us-backed rebels and the turkish armed forces join forces to take jarabulus from isil. to prevent isil from retaking areas they will not retreat from, the turkish land forces are also bombarding ypg positions.

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What happened in 1985?

1985 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Caps 4-Isles 3 (OT) - Patrick Division Semifinals - Caps hold 1-0 lead
  • Challenger moves to Vandenberg AFB for mating of STS 51-B mission
  • Caps 2-Isles 1 (OT) - Patrick Division Semifinals - Caps hold 2-0 lead

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What was the calendar for August 1985?

August 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

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