What happened on Tuesday May 28, 1985?

About May 28th, 1985, in brief:

  • Historical events: David Jacobsen was taken hostage in Beirut, Lebanon, during a period of significant political instability and conflict in the region. This event was part of a series of hostage-takings that marked the Lebanese Civil War and international tensions in the Middle East.
  • Day of the week: May 28th, 1985 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Everything She Wants (Remix) by Wham!
  • #1 UK song: 19 by Paul Hardcastle
  • Popular movie: La notte directed by Michelangelo Antonioni

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May 28, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 28, 1985:

  • David Jacobsen Kidnapped in Beirut David Jacobsen was taken hostage in Beirut, Lebanon, during a period of significant political instability and conflict in the region. This event was part of a series of hostage-takings that marked the Lebanese Civil War and international tensions in the Middle East.
  • Space Shuttle Discovery Prepared for STS 51-G Mission Space Shuttle Discovery was transported to Vandenberg Air Force Base in preparation for the upcoming STS 51-G mission, a critical step in mission readiness and launch preparation.
  • Space Shuttle Discovery Moved to Vehicle Assembly Building Space Shuttle Discovery was relocated to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, continuing preparations for the STS 51-G mission.

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May 28, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 28, 1985?


May 28, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 148th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 28, 1985 can also be written as 5/28/1985 in the US and as 28/5/1985 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 28, 1985?


Famous people born on May 28, 1985:

  • Carey Mulligan
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May 28, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 28, 1985:

  • Loren Ryder

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May 28, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 28, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 27th and June 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 28, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 28, 1985 was Everything She Wants (Remix) by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

  1. - Everything She Wants (Remix) youtube
  2. - Everybody Wants To Rule The World youtube
  3. - Axel F youtube
  4. - Don't You (Forget About Me) youtube
  5. - Suddenly youtube

May 28, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 28, 1985 was 19 by Paul Hardcastle, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

  1. - 19 youtube
  2. - Move Closer youtube
  3. - I Feel Love (Medley) youtube
  4. - A View To A Kill youtube
  5. - Rhythm Of The Night youtube

May 28, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 28, 1985 was Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week May 27th and June 2nd.

  1. - Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
  2. - You Give Good Love youtube
  3. - Sanctified Lady
  4. - Electric Lady
  5. - Suddenly youtube
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May 28, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th is Gemini.

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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 28, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 28, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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May 28, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 28, 1985 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 28, 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 May 28, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 01:49 pm and setting at 02:48 am.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1985.

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How old is someone born on May 28, 1985?


Someone born on May 28, 1985 is:

39 years 11 months old,

or 479 months and 16 days old,

or 2085 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14596 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 28, 1985?

There are 14 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 28, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 28, 1985.

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