What happened on Sunday February 24, 1985?

Here's what happened on February 24, 1985:

• Coronation of King Birendra of Nepal Birendra, Bir Bikram Shah Dev was officially crowned as the King of Nepal, marking a significant moment in the country's monarchical history. As the eleventh monarch of the Shah dynasty, his coronation represented a continuation of Nepal's traditional royal lineage.
• Jim Kelly Sets Professional Football Passing Record Quarterback Jim Kelly, playing for the Houston USFL team, achieved a remarkable professional football record by passing for 574 yards in a single game, demonstrating exceptional skill and setting a significant milestone in professional football history.
• Amy Alcott Wins LPGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Amy Alcott secured victory at the Circle K Golf Open in Tucson, Arizona, further establishing her reputation as a prominent player in women's professional golf during the mid-1980s.
• Yul Brynner's Stage Performance Legendary actor Yul Brynner reprised his iconic role in the classic musical 'The King & I', showcasing his enduring performance in a role he had famously portrayed for many years.

Events in 1985

February 24, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 24, 1985

Newspapers from Feb. 24, 1985

February 24, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 55th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1985 can also be written as 2/24/1985 in the US and as 24/2/1985 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 1985 in February 1985 calendar

Famous people born on February 24, 1985:

• Priscilla Chan

  Co-founder of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, philanthropist, and wife of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.

• Jessica-Jane Clement
• Gwen Araujo

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on February 24th

Famous people died on February 24, 1985:

• Hal C. Kern
• Joseph C. Wright

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on February 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on February 24, 1985 was Careless Whisper by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Wham! - Careless Whisper
2. Billy Ocean - Loverboy
3. Philip Bailey - Easy Lover
4. REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling
5. Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is

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

The number 1 song in the UK on February 24, 1985 was I Know Him So Well by Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson - I Know Him So Well
2. King - Love And Pride
3. Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
4. Prince - 1999 / Little Red Corvette
5. Ashford & Simpson - Solid

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

The number 1 R&B song on February 24, 1985 was Missing You by Diana Ross, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

1. Diana Ross - Missing You
2. New Edition - Mr. Telephone Man
3. The Gap Band - Beep A Freak
4. Kool & The Gang - Misled
5. Philip Bailey With Phil Collins - Easy Lover

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 1985 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 24, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 08:55 am and setting at 10:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on February 24, 1985

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Someone born on February 24, 1985 is:

40 years 1 month old,

or 481 months and 30 days old,

or 2095 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14668 days old,

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

There are 307 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 24th 2026.

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

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

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