What happened on Sunday September 29, 1985?

About September 29th, 1985, in brief:

  • Historical events: The first of five victims dies from cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules, marking a significant public health and product safety crisis that shocked the United States and led to major changes in pharmaceutical packaging and consumer protection.
  • Day of the week: September 29th, 1985 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • #1 US song: Money For Nothing by Dire Straits
  • #1 UK song: Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger
  • Popular movie: La notte directed by Michelangelo Antonioni

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September 29, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 29, 1985:

  • Tylenol Cyanide Poisoning Tragedy The first of five victims dies from cyanide-laced Tylenol capsules, marking a significant public health and product safety crisis that shocked the United States and led to major changes in pharmaceutical packaging and consumer protection.
  • MacGyver TV Series Premiere MacGyver, starring Richard Dean Anderson, debuts on ABC-TV, introducing a groundbreaking action-adventure series featuring an ingenious protagonist who solves complex problems using everyday objects and scientific knowledge.
  • Amazing Stories Debuts Steven Spielberg's anthology series 'Amazing Stories' premieres on NBC-TV, showcasing innovative storytelling and high-quality television production that blends science fiction, fantasy, and human drama.
  • Alfred Hitchcock Presents Returns The classic television series 'Alfred Hitchcock Presents' returns to NBC-TV, continuing its legacy of suspenseful and innovative storytelling that had previously captivated audiences.
  • Dire Straits Top US Charts 'Money For Nothing' by Dire Straits reaches number 1 on the US music charts, showcasing the band's innovative sound and iconic music video featuring groundbreaking computer animation.
  • Deron Cherry's Remarkable Defensive Performance Kansas City Chiefs' safety Deron Cherry achieves an extraordinary feat by recording 4 interceptions in a single game against the Seattle Seahawks, demonstrating exceptional defensive skills.
  • Bowie and Jagger Hit UK Charts 'Dancing in the Street', a collaboration between David Bowie and Mick Jagger, tops the UK music charts, representing a memorable moment in 1980s pop music collaboration.
  • Warren Moon Sacked Record Times Houston Oilers quarterback Warren Moon is sacked a record-tying 12 times by the Dallas Cowboys, highlighting the intense defensive pressure he faced during this NFL game.

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September 29, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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September 29, 1985: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Atlanta Falcons - Los Angeles Rams : 6 - 17
  • Cleveland Browns - San Diego Chargers : 21 - 7
  • Dallas Cowboys - Houston Oilers : 17 - 10
  • Green Bay Packers - St. Louis Cardinals : 28 - 43
  • Indianapolis Colts - New York Jets : 20 - 25
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What day of the week was September 29, 1985?


September 29, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 272nd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 29, 1985 can also be written as 9/29/1985 in the US and as 29/9/1985 in UK and Europe.

September 29, 1985 in September 1985 calendar

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Who was born on September 29, 1985?


Famous people born on September 29, 1985:

  • Mouni Roy
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  • Candice LeRae
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September 29, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 29, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 23rd and September 29th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

September 29, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 29, 1985 was Money For Nothing by Dire Straits, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.

  1. - Money For Nothing youtube
  2. - Cherish youtube
  3. - Freedom youtube
  4. - Don't Lose My Number youtube
  5. - Oh Sheila youtube

September 29, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 29, 1985 was Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.

  1. - Dancing In The Street youtube
  2. - Holding Out For A Hero youtube
  3. - Part-Time Lover youtube
  4. - I Got You Babe youtube
  5. - Tarzan Boy youtube

September 29, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 29, 1985 was Oh Sheila by Ready For The World, according to the music chart for the week September 23rd and September 29th.

  1. - Oh Sheila youtube
  2. - You Are My Lady
  3. - Saving All My Love For You youtube
  4. - Cherish youtube
  5. - I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much
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September 29, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 29th is Libra.

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September 29, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 29, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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September 29, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 29, 1985 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 29, 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 September 29, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 07:11 pm and setting at 08:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 1985.

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How old is someone born on September 29, 1985?


Someone born on September 29, 1985 is:

39 years 6 months old,

or 474 months and 25 days old,

or 2064 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14451 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 29, 1985?

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