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August 30, 1985 was the 242nd day of the year 1985, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Friday.
Is August 30, 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 30, 1985, who was born and died on August 30, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 30, 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 30th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 30, 1985?
- August 30, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 30, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 30, 1985?
- August 30, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 30, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- August 30, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 30, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- August 30, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 30, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 30, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 30, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 30, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on August 30, 1985?
What day of the week was August 30, 1985?
August 30, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 30, 1985 can also be written as 8/30/1985 in the US and as 30/8/1985 in UK and Europe.
August 30, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 30th 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 30, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 30, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 30th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 30, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 30, 1985 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 30, 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 30, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:04 pm and setting at 07:23 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Sep 29, 1985.
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Who was born on August 30, 1985?
Famous people born on August 30, 1985:
![Holly Weston]()
Holly WestonEnglish actress.
- Leisel Jones
Australian former competitive swimmer and Olympic gold medalist.
- Durante Mariano
Founder of a successful fashion brand.
- Neco Ramirez
Neco Ramirez is a Mexican-American novelist whose works explore the immigrant experience and cultural identity.
- Mustapha El Atrassi
Mustapha el atrassi is a french comedian and television personality known for his stand-up comedy and appearances on various french tv...
- Ishani Sawant
Ishani Sawant is an accomplished Indian shooter known for her precision and skill in shooting sports.
- Eamon Sullivan
Eamon Sullivan is an Australian former competitive swimmer who specialized in sprint freestyle events.
- Steven Smith
Scottish footballer.
- Éva Risztov
Hungarian swimmer.
- Anna Ushenina
Ukrainian chess player.
- Joe Inoue
American singer-songwriter.
- Richard Duffy
Welsh footballer.
- Duane Brown
American football player.
- Liza Del Sierra
- Freddy Mombongo-Dues
- Ehsan Lashgari
- Federico Canuti
- Roberto Lago
Whose famous birthday is on August 30th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 30th:
![Cameron Diaz]()
Cameron DiazAmerican actress, producer and former fashion model.
![Kitty Wells]()
Kitty WellsAmerican country-western singer who was so popular during the decade between the 1950s and the early 1970s, she was called "the queen of...
![Peggy Lipton]()
Peggy LiptonAmerican actress.
![Michael Chiklis]()
Michael ChiklisAmerican actor and star of "the shield," a tv drama about police.
![Ted Williams]()
Ted WilliamsAmerican baseball player.
![Fred MacMurray]()
Fred MacMurrayActor (my three sons), died from pneumonia at 83.
![Joan Blondell]()
Joan BlondellAmerican actress and singer (b. 1906).
![Elden Henson]()
Elden HensonElden Henson is an actor who gained fame for his roles in sports-related movies.
![Elizabeth Ashley]()
Elizabeth AshleyAmerican actress, she was young, beautiful, and intense when she played her first stage role in 1961-62's "take her, she's mine" for which...
![Molly Ivins]()
Molly IvinsAmerican journalist and liberal political commentator.
August 30, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 38 years 7 months old,
or 463 months and 25 days old,
or 2016 weeks and 5 days old,
or 14117 days old,
if you were born on August 30, 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 30, 1985?
There are 129 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 30th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 30, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 30, 1985.
August 30, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 30, 1985:
- Tatiana Proskouriakoff
Tatiana Proskouriakoff was a Russian-American archaeologist and historian known for her pioneering work on the Maya civilization.
- Taylor Caldwell
American author and illustrator who was a best-seller.
- Paul Bryar
- Philly Joe Jones
- «El Yiyo» (José Cubero Sanchez
- Philly Joe Jones (Joseph Rudolph Jones
What famous deaths happened on August 30th?
Famous deaths on August 30th:
![Bharat Gopy]()
Bharat GopyRenowned Malayalam film actor who appeared in numerous critically acclaimed films.
![Charles Bronson]()
Charles BronsonAmerican actor who has appeared in more than 70 films.
![Glenn Ford]()
Glenn FordCanadian-american actor.
![Valerie Harper]()
Valerie HarperAmerican actress who was well-known for her role as the worrywart in the "mary tyler moore show," which ran from 1970 to 1974.
![Charles Coburn]()
Charles CoburnAmerican actor and singer (d. 1961).
![William Talman]()
William TalmanAmerican actor and screenwriter (d. 1968).
- Milian Cavalcanti
Pioneering Brazilian filmmaker known for his avant-garde works.
- Oliver Sacks
Renowned neurologist known for his work in the field of neurology and his bestselling books.
- Muhannad Al-Hakim
Influential physician and scholar in the Islamic Golden Age.
- Mihail Gorbachev
Mihail Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union and a prominent figure in the business world after the dissolution of the USSR.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 30th
August 30, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 30, 1985:
- International Day of the Disappeared
- Turkey - Victory Day (to commemorate the Battle of Dumlupinar in 1922)
- Peru - Saint Rose of Lima's Day
Observances on August 30, 1985:
- International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
August 30, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 30, 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 30, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 30, 1985 was Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 30, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 30, 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:
- Huey Lewis & The News - Power Of Love
- John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
- Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
- Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero
- Bryan Adams - Summer Of '69
August 30, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 30, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 30, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 30, 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:
- Madonna - Into The Groove
- UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
- Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
- Madonna - Holiday
- Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
August 30, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 30, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 26th and September 1st.
August 30, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 30, 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:
- Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
- Kool & The Gang - Cherish
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
- Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
August 30, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 30, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
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
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Geoff Murphy
Starring: Bruno Lawrence, Alison Routledge, Pete Smith, Anzac Wallace
Country: United States of America
Oriana
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Fina Torres
Starring: Doris Wells, Daniela Silverio, Rafael Briceño, Mirtha Borges
Smooth Talk
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Joyce Chopra
Starring: Treat Williams, Laura Dern, Mary Kay Place, Margaret Welsh
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 30, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 30, 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
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Brian K. Roberts
In Sickness and in Health
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Roger Melvin
Stingray
Release year: 1985
Watchdog
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Yuri Kovalev
Ein Mann macht klar Schiff
Release year: 1985
August 30, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 30, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
The Bridge Across Forever
By: Richard Bach
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,"
The Cider House Rules
By: John Irving
The Cider House Rules was first published in 1985. It is set in rural Maine during the first half century. The story of Dr.
Funny Money
By: Mark Singer
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.
Hold The Dream
By: Barbara Taylor Bradford
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.
A Light In The Attic
By: Shel Silverstein
While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?
August 30, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 30, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Hacker
Dun Darach
Cosmic Soldier
Kennedy Approach
Talisman
Who was the US President on August 30, 1985?
On August 30, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 30, 1985?
On August 30, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 30, 1985?
On August 30, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 30th?
August 30th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 30th 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 30th, such as:
- 2018 - Economy of argentina: argentina raises its interest rate to 60% as its currency plummets.
- 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 11 afghan civilians were killed and 16 others were injured when a nato helicopter attacked logar province east of kabul, where taliban insurgents had sought refuge.
- 2016 - Sinjar massacre: many yazidi were killed in the massacre of 2014. isil discovered 72 mass graves.
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.
