What happened on Monday, August 26, 1985?

Here's what happened on August 26, 1985:

• French government denies involvement in Rainbow Warrior assault On August 26, 1985, the French government officially denied any involvement in the bombing of the Greenpeace ship, the Rainbow Warrior, in Auckland, New Zealand. The attack, which resulted in the death of a photographer and injuries to others, was later attributed to French intelligence operatives. This incident sparked international outrage and led to significant diplomatic tensions between France and New Zealand. source: theguardian.com
• Ryan White begins school via telephone after being barred due to AIDS diagnosis On August 26, 1985, 13-year-old Ryan White, diagnosed with AIDS, attended his first day of classes at Western Middle School in Kokomo, Indiana, through a telephone hookup at his home. School officials had barred him from in-person attendance, citing health concerns. This arrangement allowed Ryan to participate in classes remotely, though he faced challenges in communication and social interaction. source: upi.com
• Eddie Murray's 9-RBI game against the California Angels On August 26, 1985, Eddie Murray of the Baltimore Orioles hit three home runs, including a grand slam, and drove in nine runs in a 17-3 victory over the California Angels at Anaheim Stadium. This performance tied the Orioles' team record for RBIs in a game, previously set by Jim Gentile in 1961. Murray's three home runs also matched the team record for homers in a game. source: washingtonpost.com

Events in 1985

August 26, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 26, 1985 was a Monday and it was the 238th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1985 can also be written as 8/26/1985 in the US and as 26/8/1985 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 26, 1985:

• David Price

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• Christopher Mabee

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on August 26th

August 26, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 26, 1985 was Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. Huey Lewis & The News - Power Of Love
2. John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
3. Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
4. Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero
5. Bryan Adams - Summer Of '69

August 26, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 26, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. Madonna - Into The Groove
2. UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
3. Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
4. Madonna - Holiday
5. Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)

August 26, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 26, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

1. Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
2. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
3. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
4. Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
5. Ready For The World - Oh Sheila

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

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August 26, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 26, 1985 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 26, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 05:52 pm and setting at 02:52 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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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 1985

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Someone born on August 26, 1985 is:

40 years 11 months old,

or 491 months and 8 days old,

or 2136 weeks

or 14952 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 26, 1985.

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