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see horoscope and birth chart for September 24, 1985What happened on Tuesday, September 24, 1985?
About September 24th, 1985, in brief:
- Historical events: On September 24, 1985, Montreal Expos outfielder Andre Dawson hit three home runs, including two three-run shots in a 12-run fifth inning, leading the Expos to a 17-15 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. This performance marked the second time Dawson hit two home runs in a single inning, joining Willie McCovey as the only players to achieve this feat twice.
- Day of the week: September 24th, 1985 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: Money For Nothing by Dire Straits
- #1 UK song: Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger
- Popular movie: Back to the Future directed by Robert Zemeckis
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- September 24, 1985: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was September 24, 1985?
- Who was born on September 24, 1985?
- September 24, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- September 24, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- September 24, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- September 24, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on September 24, 1985?
- Back in 1985
September 24, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on September 24, 1985:
- Andre Dawson's historic three-home-run game against the Cubs On September 24, 1985, Montreal Expos outfielder Andre Dawson hit three home runs, including two three-run shots in a 12-run fifth inning, leading the Expos to a 17-15 victory over the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. This performance marked the second time Dawson hit two home runs in a single inning, joining Willie McCovey as the only players to achieve this feat twice. source: mlb.com
- Apollo Computer Inc. announces 300 layoffs due to industry slowdown On September 24, 1985, Apollo Computer Inc. announced the layoff of 300 employees, marking the company's first-ever workforce reduction. This decision was attributed to a projected $4 million after-tax loss for the third quarter, primarily due to a slowdown in the computer industry. The layoffs affected all departments and reduced the company's workforce to 3,400 employees. source: upi.com
September 24, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was September 24, 1985?
September 24, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 267th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
September 24, 1985 can also be written as 9/24/1985 in the US and as 24/9/1985 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on September 24, 1985?
Famous people born on September 24, 1985:
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Jessica LucasCanadian actress known for roles in television series like 'Gotham' and films such as 'Cloverfield'.
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Eleanor Catton
September 24, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
September 24, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on September 24, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 23rd and September 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
September 24, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on September 24, 1985 was Money For Nothing by Dire Straits, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.
- Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
- Kool & The Gang - Cherish
- Wham! - Freedom
- Phil Collins - Don't Lose My Number
- Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
September 24, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on September 24, 1985 was Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.
- David Bowie & Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street
- Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero
- Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
- UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
- Baltimora - Tarzan Boy
September 24, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on September 24, 1985 was Oh Sheila by Ready For The World, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.
- Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
- Freddie Jackson - You Are My Lady
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- Kool & The Gang - Cherish
- Bobby Womack - I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much
September 24, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 24th is Libra.
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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.
Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.
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September 24, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthSeptember 24, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on September 24, 1985 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 24, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 05:13 pm and setting at 03:01 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 30, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Sep 29, 1985.
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Someone born on September 24, 1985 is:
40 years 10 months old,
or 490 months and 12 days old,
or 2132 weeks and 1 day old,
or 14925 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 24, 1985?
There are 50 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday September 24th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 24, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 24, 1985.
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Why 1985 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on September 24, 1985, a 1985 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to September 24, 1985 includes Andre Dawson's historic three-home-run game against the Cubs, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around September 24, 1985 included “Money For Nothing” by Dire Straits, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of September 24, 1985 included Back to the Future, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
September 24, 1985 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Jessica Lucas, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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