Tuesday August 27, 1985: on this day

August 27, 1985 was the 239th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is August 27, 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 27, 1985, who was born and died on August 27, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 27, 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 27th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 27, 1985?


August 27, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 239th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 27, 1985 can also be written as 8/27/1985 in the US and as 27/8/1985 in UK and Europe.

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August 27, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 27, 1985:

  • 20th space shuttle mission (51-i) - discovery 6 - launched.
  • Mary joe fernandez, 14 years and 8 days old is youngest to win a us tennis open match (beats sara gomer in 1st round)
  • The nigerian government is peacefully overthrown by army chief of staff major general ibrahim babangida.
  • Major general muhammadu buhari, chairman of the supreme military council of nigeria, is ousted from power in a coup d'état led by major general ibrahim babangida.

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August 27, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 27th 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 27, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 27, 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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Discover the planets positions on August 27th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 27, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 27, 1985 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 27, 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 27, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 06:36 pm and setting at 04:02 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 27, 1985?


Famous people born on August 27, 1985:

  • Kayla Ewell
    Kayla Ewell

    Kayla ewell is a tv actress known for her role as vicki donovan on the tv show the vampire diaries.

  • Daniel Küblböck
    Daniel Küblböck

    German actor and singer.

  • Irma Franco

    Irma Franco is a young astronomer known for her work in studying exoplanets.

  • Alexandra Nechita

    Romanian-american painter and sculptor.

  • Kevan Hurst

    English footballer.

  • Nikica Jelavić

    Croatian footballer.

  • Steve Greene

    Youtube star.

  • Danica Curcic
    Danica Curcic
  • Jamarca Sanford
  • Anita Teilāne
  • Michaela Ábelová
  • Yūko Asazu
  • Luéyi Dovy
  • Maro Engel
  • Nesley Jean

Whose famous birthday is on August 27th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 27th:

  • Aaron Paul
    Aaron Paul

    Aaron Paul is an Emmy Award-winning actor known for his role as Jesse Pinkman in the TV series Breaking Bad.

  • Tom Ford
    Tom Ford

    Ford, an american fashion designer and entrepreneur, started his career as an actor.

  • Paul Reubens
    Paul Reubens

    American comedian, better known as pee wee herman.

  • Tuesday Weld
    Tuesday Weld

    American actress, who was 21 years old, had appeared in over 100 tv shows and a dozen movies.

  • Peter Stormare
    Peter Stormare

    Swedish actor, director, and playwright.

  • Neha Dhupia
    Neha Dhupia

    Indian actress and model.

  • Chandra Wilson
    Chandra Wilson

    Chandra Wilson is an American actress known for her role as Dr. Miranda Bailey on the TV series Grey's Anatomy.

  • Harry Reems
    Harry Reems

    American porn actor (d. 2013).

  • Antonia Fraser
    Antonia Fraser

    English author of historical biographies and detective stories, as well as a variety of mysteries and magazine articles.

  • Martha Raye
    Martha Raye

    American entertainer.

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August 27, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 7 months old,

or 463 months and 1 day old,

or 2013 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14093 days old,

if you were born on August 27, 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 27, 1985?

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 27th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 27, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 27, 1985.

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August 27, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 27th?

Famous deaths on August 27th:

  • Jinx Falkenburg
    Jinx Falkenburg

    American actress known for her work in films and television.

  • Greg Morris
    Greg Morris

    American actor.

  • Gracie Allen
    Gracie Allen

    American comedian and actress (born 1895).

  • Bharat Ratna

    Bharat Ratna was an Indian statesman and the first Prime Minister of India.

  • Rishikesh Mukherjee

    Renowned Indian film director known for his realistic and humanistic approach to filmmaking.

  • Haile Selassie

    Haile selassie was the emperor of ethiopia and a prominent figure in the pan-african movement, known for his efforts to modernize ethiopia...

  • Tryson Wapakhabulo

    Renowned diplomat known for his international contributions.

  • Jaysiah Washington

    Jaysiah Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

  • Malcolm Browne

    Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist known for his work in Vietnam.

  • Margeart Bourke-White

    Renowned photojournalist known for her work during World War II.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 27th

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August 27, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 27, 1985:

  • Moldova - Independence Day (from the USSR, 1991)
  • Roman festivals - Volturnalia held in honor of Volturnus
  • RC Saints - Saint Monica of Hippo
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August 27, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 27, 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 27, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 27, 1985 was Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 27, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 27, 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 27, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 27, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 27, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 27, 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 27, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 27, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.

August 27, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 27, 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 27, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 27, 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 27, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 27, 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 27, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 27, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Dangerous Summer by Ernest Hemingway

The Dangerous Summer

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The Dangerous Summer is Hemingway’s firsthand account of a brutal bullfight season. Hemingway vividly captures the relentless pace and pressure of the bullfight season, as well as the camaraderie, pride, and camaraderie.

Funny Money by Mark Singer

Funny Money

By:

This cautionary tale is by Mark Singer, a respected New Yorker writer. It concerns the Penn Square Bank oil broker at an Oklahoma City shopping mall that collapsed in 1982.

The Cider House Rules by John Irving

The Cider House Rules

By:

The Cider House Rules was first published in 1985. It is set in rural Maine during the first half century. The story of Dr.

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

Lonesome Dove

By:

Larry McMurtry's Pulitzer Prize-winning classic Lonesome Dove is a love story, adventure, and epic of the frontier. It is the third book in the Lonesome Dove Tetralogy.

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,"

August 27, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 27, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Cavelord

Cavelord

Platform: Atari 8-bit

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Axis Komputerkunst

Doctor Who and the Warlord

Doctor Who and the Warlord

Platform: BBC Micro

Genre: text based adventure

Publisher: BBC Software

Lot Lot

Lot Lot

Platform: Family Computer[1] Arcade MSX NEC PC-8801

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Tokuma Shoten

Super Mario

Super Mario

Platform: Game & Watch Game Boy Advance Game Boy Game Boy Color GameCube Nintendo 3DS Nintendo 64 Nintendo DS Nintendo Entertainment System Super Nintendo Entertainment System Wii Wii U; Game & Watch; Game Boy

Genre: Platform, fantasy

Publisher: Nintendo

Ghetto Blaster

Ghetto Blaster

Platform: C64

Genre: Action

history

Who was the US President on August 27, 1985?

On August 27, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 27, 1985?

On August 27, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 27, 1985?

On August 27, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 27th?

August 27th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 27th 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 27th, such as:

  • 2018 - United states free trade agreements, mexico-united states relations. the united states and mexico agree on key terms in the north american free trade agreement. canada has not yet signed the agreement.
  • 2017 - Rohingya insurgency, western myanmar: 2016-17 northern rakhine state violences, 2016-17 rohingya persecutions in myanmar: dozens fleeing violence in rakhine state have been detained by bangladeshi authorities and burmese officials after trying to cross the border between myanmar and bangladesh. many were on their way to kutupalong refugee camp in ukhia (bangladesh), where they were mostly inhabited rohingya refugees.
  • 2016 - Paraguayan people's army insurgency: eight paraguayan army soldiers are killed by insurgents from the suspected paraguayan people's army epp, just outside arroyito in northern paraguay.

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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.

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