What happened on Monday June 24, 1985?

Here's what happened on June 24, 1985:

• Air India Flight 182 Bombing A terrorist bomb destroys Air India Boeing 747 flight 182 over the Atlantic Ocean near Ireland, resulting in the tragic loss of all 329 passengers and crew. This devastating terrorist attack is considered one of the deadliest aviation bombings in history.
• First Arab and Muslim in Space - Space Shuttle Mission 51-G The 18th Space Shuttle Mission (51-G) aboard Discovery returns to Earth. Payload Specialist Sultan bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud makes history as the first Arab and first Muslim astronaut to travel to space, marking a significant milestone in international space exploration.
• Challenger Shuttle Preparation Space Shuttle Challenger is transported to Vandenberg Air Force Base for preparation and mating of mission STS 51-F.

Events in 1985

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

Magazines from Jun. 24, 1985

Newspapers from Jun. 24, 1985

June 24, 1985 was a Monday and it was the 175th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 1985 can also be written as 6/24/1985 in the US and as 24/6/1985 in UK and Europe.

June 24, 1985 in June 1985 calendar

Famous people born on June 24, 1985:

• Diego Alves
• Taj Gibson
• Krunoslav Simon

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on June 24th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 24, 1985 was Heaven by Bryan Adams, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

1. Bryan Adams - Heaven
2. Phil Collins - Sussudio
3. Duran Duran - A View To A Kill
4. Prince - Raspberry Beret
5. Madonna - Angel

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

The number 1 song in the UK on June 24, 1985 was You'll Never Walk Alone by The Crowd, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

1. The Crowd - You'll Never Walk Alone
2. Sister Sledge - Frankie
3. Paul Hardcastle - 19
4. Marillion - Kayleigh
5. Duran Duran - A View To A Kill

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

The number 1 R&B song on June 24, 1985 was Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week June 24th and June 30th.

1. Freddie Jackson - Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
2. Marvin Gaye - Sanctified Lady
3. Jesse Johnson's Revue - Can You Help Me
4. Prince And The Revolution - Raspberry Beret
5. Loose Ends - Hangin' On A String

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 24, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 11:39 am and setting at 12:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 03, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jul 02, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on June 24, 1985

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Someone born on June 24, 1985 is:

39 years 11 months old,

or 479 months

or 2082 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14579 days old,

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

There are 32 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 24th 2025.

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

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

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