Monday 30 December 1985
It was Monday, under the sign of Capricorn (see planets position on December 30, 1985). The US president was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Lars Boom and Alexa Ray Joel.
In that special week of December people in US were listening to Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie.
In UK The Final Countdown by Europe was in the top 5 hits.
Hannah and Her Sisters, directed by Woody Allen, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1985
while The Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel was one of the best selling books.
On TV people were watching Running Scared.
If you liked videogames you were probably playing Delta 16 or Mercenary.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the whole 1985 or at December 30 across the years.
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Historical Events
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Holidays:
- The sixth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
- R.C. Saints - Pope Felix I (optional memorial)
- Philippines - Rizal Day
Famous Birthdays:
- Lars Boom: Dutch cyclist.
- Alexa Ray Joel: Musician.
- Bryson Goodwin: Australian rugby player.
Facts:
- IBM-PC DOS Version 3.2 released
- Pakistan restores constitution
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Planetary positions on this day
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Magazine Covers
What news were making the headlines those days in December 1985?
- LIFE: Space Missions
- Time: TIME Magazine Cover: Christmas in Brooklyn -- Dec. 30, 1985
- SportsIllustrated: Sports Illustrated: no.8990
- Beano: Your personalised Beano Book from 1985
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Music Charts
Which were the top hits in that special week of December 1985 ?
Top #10 songs in the USA
- Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
- Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time
- Simple Minds - Alive & Kicking
- Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
- Klymaxx - I Miss You
- John Cougar Mellencamp - Small Town
- Mr. Mister - Broken Wings
- Phil Collins - Separate Lives
- The Cars - Tonight She Comes
- Arcadia - Election Day
Top #10 R&B songs
- Eugene Wilde - Don't Say No Tonight
- Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
- New Edition - Count Me Out
- Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
- Ready For The World - Digital Display
- Stevie Wonder - Go Home
- Atlantic Starr - Secret Lovers
- The Jets - Curiosity
- Kool & The Gang - Emergency
- Sheila E. - A Love Bizarre
Top #10 songs in the UK
- Europe - The Final Countdown
- Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- The Housemartins - Caravan Of Love
- Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite
- Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone
- Bronski Beat - Hit That Perfect Beat
- Erasure - Sometimes
- A-ha - The Sun Always Shines On TV
- Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From 'Top Gun') - Berlin
Books
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
The Mammoth Hunters
Once again Jean M. Auel opens the door of a time long past to reveal an age of wonder and danger at the dawn of the modern human race.
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Only One Woof
Gyp, a cheerful but always silent sheep dog, startles everyone with uncharacteristic behavior during the championship sheep dog trials.
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The Accidental Tourist
“POIGNANT . . . FUNNY . . . THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST IS ONE OF HER BEST. . . . [TYLER] HAS NEVER BEEN STRONGER.”–The
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Dancing In The Light
Now, at a turning point in her life, comes her most revealing and exciting book yet. Outspoken, controversial, talented, and perceptive Shirley MacLaine now takes us on an intimate and fascinating personal odyssey.
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Videogames
What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?
