Monday August 26, 1985: on this day

August 26, 1985 was the 238th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Monday.

Is August 26, 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 26, 1985, who was born and died on August 26, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 26, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News), movies (e.g. After Hours, directed by Martin Scorsese), TV series (e.g. Rocky Road) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 26th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 26, 1985?


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.

August 26, 1985 in August 1985 calendar

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August 26, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 26, 1985:

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

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th 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 26, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 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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August 26, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 26, 1985 was First Quarter.

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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Who was born on August 26, 1985?


Famous people born on August 26, 1985:

  • David Price

    David Price is a professional baseball pitcher known for his successful career in Major League Baseball.

  • Krishna Beura

    Indian playback singer known for his Bollywood songs.

  • Wynter Gordon

    Wynter Gordon is a singer-songwriter known for her work in the music industry.

  • Oleksiy Kasyanov

    Ukrainian decathlete.

  • Brandon McDonald

    American football player.

  • Brian Kelley

    Country singer.

  • Christopher Mabee
  • Mark Melancon
  • Marcelo Penta
  • Arcëm Radz'koŭ
  • Mel Thomas
  • Marco Tricarico
  • Chris Williams
  • Danilo Wyss
  • Rachel Van Hollebeke
  • Hakan Aslantaş
  • Souhail Ben Radhia
  • Darijo Biščan

Whose famous birthday is on August 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 26th:

  • Dylan O'Brien
    Dylan O'Brien

    Dylan o'brien is an american actor known for his role in the tv series teen wolf and the maze runner film series.

  • Macaulay Culkin
    Macaulay Culkin

    Macaulay culkin is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as kevin mccallister in the home alone movies.

  • Melissa McCarthy
    Melissa McCarthy

    Melissa mccarthy is a renowned american comedian and actress known for her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and the heat.

  • Chris Pine
    Chris Pine

    Chris pine is an american actor known for his roles in star trek, wonder woman, and into the woods.

  • Keke Palmer
    Keke Palmer

    Keke palmer is an american singer and actress known for her roles in films such as akeelah and the bee and hustlers, as well as her music...

  • Evan Ross
    Evan Ross

    American actor.

  • Christopher Isherwood
    Christopher Isherwood

    British-american essayist, screenwriter, playwright, and novelist.

  • Michael Jeter
    Michael Jeter

    American actor and character actor who was openly gay, died march 30, 2003 from complications related to hiv/aids at his hollywood hills...

  • Alison Steadman
    Alison Steadman

    British actress.

  • Mike Colter
    Mike Colter

    Mike colter is an american actor known for his role as luke cage in the marvel cinematic universe.

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August 26, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 6 months old,

or 462 months and 22 days old,

or 2012 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14085 days old,

if you were born on August 26, 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 26, 1985?

There are 160 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 26th 2024.

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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August 26, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 26, 1985:

  • Pieter Jongeling

    Dutch mp / editor (gpv netherlands daily) dies at 76.

  • Åke Fridell
  • Domenico Rosati
  • Ramón Ernesto Cruz Uclés
  • Leopoldo Querol

What famous deaths happened on August 26th?

Famous deaths on August 26th:

  • Lon Chaney
    Lon Chaney

    American actor, known as the "man with a thousand faces", and most well-known for his horror films.

  • Kay Francis
    Kay Francis

    Kay Francis was a popular American actress known for her roles in 1930s films.

  • Dominick Dunne
    Dominick Dunne

    American writer.

  • Ted Knight
    Ted Knight

    American actor, disc jockey, singer and puppeteer.

  • Ramon Zamora
    Ramon Zamora

    Filipino martial arts actor (born in 1935).

  • Charles Lindbergh

    American author and pilot, he is the most well-known hero of his time for his flight between new york city and paris on 20 mai 1927.

  • Zinaida Portnova

    Soviet gymnast who won multiple Olympic medals.

  • Tunis Willis

    American author known for his works on Southern culture and history.

  • Tawfiq Saleh

    Pioneer in the field of optical engineering and imaging technology.

  • Elijan Loomis

    Known for his work in X-ray spectroscopy.

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August 26, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 26, 1985:

  • RC saints - St Zephyrinus, Saint Ninian, David Lewis (one of the Forty Martyrs of England and Wales)
  • Namibia - Namibia Day or Heroes' Day
  • Zanzibar - Sultan's Birthday
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August 26, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 26, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 26th and September 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

August 26, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 26, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Power Of Love
  2. - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
  3. - Freeway Of Love
  4. - We Don't Need Another Hero
  5. - 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.

August 26, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 26, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 26th and September 1st. 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 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 R&B music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 26, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 26, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 26th and September 1st. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

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

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August 26, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 26, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

After Hours

After Hours

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Starring: Griffin Dunne, Rosanna Arquette, Verna Bloom, Tommy Chong

Country: United States of America

The Quiet Earth

The Quiet Earth

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Geoff Murphy

Starring: Bruno Lawrence, Alison Routledge, Pete Smith, Anzac Wallace

Country: United States of America

Oriana

Oriana

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Fina Torres

Starring: Doris Wells, Daniela Silverio, Rafael Briceño, Mirtha Borges

Smooth Talk

Smooth Talk

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Joyce Chopra

Starring: Treat Williams, Laura Dern, Mary Kay Place, Margaret Welsh

Phenomena

Phenomena

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Dario Argento

Starring: Jennifer Connelly, Dalila Di Lazzaro, Daria Nicolodi, Kaspar Capparoni, Fiore Argento, Michele Soavi, Donald Pleasence, Federica Mastroianni, Patrick Bauchau, Fiorenza Tessari, Franco Trevisi, Fulvio Mingozzi

Country: Italy

August 26, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 26, 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 26, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 26, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lucky by Jackie Collins

Lucky

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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.

Inside, Outside by Herman Wouk

Inside, Outside

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The Pulitzer Prize-winning Pulitzer Prize-winning author "Marjorie Morningstar", and "The Caine Mutiny," describes cultural conflicts in David Goodkind's life as Special Assistant to President Obama.

The Bridge Across Forever by Richard Bach

The Bridge Across Forever

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The New York Times Bestseller List for more than a year! Richard Bach's classic and inspiring love story of hope and love "We're the bridge across forever, arching above and adventuring for the sea,"

Hold The Dream by Barbara Taylor Bradford

Hold The Dream

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Hold the Dream, the continuation of Barbara Taylor Bradford’s bestseller A Woman of Substance, continues the story of Emma Harte. It is a dramatic tale of triumph and heartbreak.

Nutcracker by Shana Alexander

Nutcracker

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The classic true crime story of Frances Bradshaw Schreuder is a New York Times bestseller. She was a Manhattan socialite who convinced the only assassin who wouldn't accept her--her teenage boy--to kill her multimillionaire husband.

August 26, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 26, 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)

Déjà Vu

Déjà Vu

Platform: Apple IIGS, Macintosh; Atari ST; Commodore 64, Amiga; DOS; Game Boy Color; Microsoft Windows (Pocket PC); NES

Genre: Adventure

Publisher: Mindscape Kemco (NES, GBC)

Graham Gooch's Test Cricket

Graham Gooch's Test Cricket

Platform: Acorn Electron, BBC Micro, C64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW

Genre: Sports

Publisher: Audiogenic

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)

Talisman

Talisman

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Windows, Mobile

Genre: Board game

Publisher: Games Workshop

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Who was the US President on August 26, 1985?

On August 26, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 26, 1985?

On August 26, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 26, 1985?

On August 26, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 26th?

August 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th 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 26th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: afghan authorities claim that the afghan and foreign forces killed isil/k's head and ten other militant members in a joint ground-air operation on saturday night.
  • 2017 - 2017 m1 motorway crash: many people have been killed in a collision between two trucks and a minibus while driving on the m1 motorway, near newport pagnell, buckinghamshire.
  • 2016 - Kurdish-turkish conflict (1978-1999): eight turkish officers are killed and forty are injured by a bombing at a cizre police checkpoint. the pkk is believed to have been responsible.

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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.

Discover how August 1985 calendar looked like.

Monday August 26, 1985