What happened on Saturday January 26, 1985?

Here's what happened on January 26, 1985:

• Wayne Gretzky Scores 50 Goals in 49 Games Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky of the Edmonton Oilers achieved a remarkable milestone by scoring his 50th goal of the season in just 49 games, further solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest hockey players in history.
• Mendoza Province Earthquake A significant magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Mendoza Province, Argentina, causing substantial destruction. The seismic event resulted in six fatalities, at least 238 injuries, and widespread infrastructure damage, with approximately 12,500 homes destroyed or severely damaged.
• 42nd Golden Globe Awards The 42nd Golden Globe Awards ceremony took place, with the film 'Amadeus' emerging as a major winner, highlighting the movie's critical acclaim and success in the entertainment industry.

Events in 1985

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

Magazines from Jan. 26, 1985

Newspapers from Jan. 26, 1985

January 26, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 26th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1985 can also be written as 1/26/1985 in the US and as 26/1/1985 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1985 in January 1985 calendar

Famous people born on January 26, 1985:

• Rusko

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on January 26th

Famous people died on January 26, 1985:

• James Cameron

  James Cameron is a renowned Canadian film director and screenwriter, famous for groundbreaking blockbuster films like Titanic and Avatar...

• Kenny Clarke

  Pioneering American jazz drummer who significantly influenced bebop and modern jazz drumming.

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on January 26th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on January 26, 1985 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Madonna - Like A Virgin
2. Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
3. Chicago - You're The Inspiration
4. Philip Bailey - Easy Lover
5. Wham! - Careless Whisper

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

The number 1 song in the UK on January 26, 1985 was I Want To Know What Love Is by Foreigner, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
2. Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
3. Wham! - Last Christmas / Everything She Wants
4. Madonna - Like A Virgin
5. Tears For Fears - Shout

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

The number 1 R&B song on January 26, 1985 was Gotta Get You Home Tonight by Eugene Wilde, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight
2. New Edition - Mr. Telephone Man
3. The Temptations - Treat Her Like A Lady
4. Stevie Wonder - Love Light In Flight
5. Kool & The Gang - Misled

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 26, 1985 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 26, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 10:11 am and setting at 10:43 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 26, 1985

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Someone born on January 26, 1985 is:

40 years 2 months old,

or 482 months and 28 days old,

or 2099 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14697 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 26, 1985?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 26th 2026.

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

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

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