Tuesday December 31, 1985: on this day

December 31, 1985 was the 365th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Tuesday.

Is December 31, 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 December 31, 1985, who was born and died on December 31, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 31, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Like A Virgin by Madonna), movies (e.g. Phenomena, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Thundercats) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 31st, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 31, 1985?


December 31, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 365th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1985 can also be written as 12/31/1985 in the US and as 31/12/1985 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1985 in December 1985 calendar

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December 31, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 31, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 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 December 31st, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 31, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 1985 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 09:05 pm and setting at 10:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1986.

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Who was born on December 31, 1985?


Famous people born on December 31, 1985:

  • Jessica Brody

    Bestselling author of young adult fiction novels known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Jonathan Horton

    American artistic gymnast who won multiple Olympic and World Championship medals.

  • Jolan Cseh

    Jolan Cseh is a Hungarian swimmer known for his exceptional talent in the pool.

  • Jan Smit

    Dutch singer and television host.

  • Anna Wood

    Actress.

  • Steve Nguyen

    Director.

  • Shay Laren
  • Mulota Papou Kabangu
  • Aljaksandra Herasimenja
  • Erich Bergen

Whose famous birthday is on December 31st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 31st:

  • Anthony Hopkins
    Anthony Hopkins

    Welch is an actor from england who is an exceptional international player in tv and films.

  • Tim Matheson
    Tim Matheson

    American actor, tv and film star.

  • Val Kilmer
    Val Kilmer

    American actor, writer and musician.

  • John Denver
    John Denver

    American folk singer, recording artist and club performer.

  • Ben Kingsley
    Ben Kingsley

    An english actor.

  • Sarah Miles
    Sarah Miles

    British actress, first recognized in u.s.

  • Joey McIntyre
    Joey McIntyre

    American musician, most famous for being the cupid-faced child of "new kids on the block".

  • Bebe Neuwirth
    Bebe Neuwirth

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Joe Dallesandro
    Joe Dallesandro

    American actor, model, and 'warhol star.

  • Barbara Carrera
    Barbara Carrera

    Nicaraguan model and actress.

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December 31, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 2 months old,

or 458 months and 29 days old,

or 1995 weeks and 3 days old,

or 13968 days old,

if you were born on December 31, 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 December 31, 1985?

There are 277 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 31st 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 31, 1985.

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December 31, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 31, 1985:

  • Rick Nelson

    American singer/actor (adventures of ozzie and harriet), has died at the age of 45 (born in 1940).

  • Livio Benedetti

    Livio Benedetti was an Italian painter known for his landscape and still-life paintings.

  • Raymonda Dechamps

    Raymonda Dechamps was a Belgian mathematician who made significant contributions to the field of algebraic geometry.

  • Sam Spiegel

    Austrian-born academy award-winning american film producer (betrayal.

What famous deaths happened on December 31st?

Famous deaths on December 31st:

  • Betty White
    Betty White

    American actress.

  • James Avery
    James Avery

    James avery was an american actor best known for his role as uncle phil on the tv show the fresh prince of bel-air.

  • Wayne Rogers
    Wayne Rogers

    Wayne rogers was an american actor best known for his role as trapper john mcintyre in the tv series m*a*s*h.

  • Woody Strode
    Woody Strode

    Former professional football player turned actor, appeared in films like 'Spartacus' and 'Once Upon a Time in the West'.

  • Billie Dove
    Billie Dove

    American actress (born in 1903).

  • Wesley Addy
    Wesley Addy

    Omaha, nebraska -- actor (bostonians, loving).

  • Edward Herrmann
    Edward Herrmann

    American actor (d. 2014).

  • Kader Khan
    Kader Khan

    Indian actor (b. 1937).

  • William Christopher
    William Christopher

    American actor and singer (d. 2016).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 31st

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December 31, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 31, 1985:

  • New Year's Eve on the Gregorian Calendar.
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December 31, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 31, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 30th and January 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 31, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1985 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

December 31, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 31, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Like A Virgin
  2. - Wild Boys
  3. - Sea Of Love
  4. - Cool It Now
  5. - We Belong

December 31, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

December 31, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 31, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Saving All My Love For You
  2. - Do They Know It's Christmas?
  3. - Last Christmas / Everything She Wants
  4. - Merry Christmas Everyone
  5. - I'm Your Man

December 31, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1985 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

December 31, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 31, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 30th and January 5th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Operator
  2. - Solid
  3. - Treat Her Like A Lady
  4. - Show Me
  5. - Gotta Get You Home Tonight

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December 31, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 31, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Maccheroni

Maccheroni

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ettore Scola

Starring: Marcello Mastroianni, Daria Nicolodi, Jack Lemmon, Isa Danieli, Ernesto Mahieux, Marta Bifano, Franco Angrisano, Orsetta Gregoretti, Giovanni Mauriello, Patrizia Sacchi, Jean-François Perrier, Maria Luisa Santella

Country: Italy

Ginger e Fred

Ginger e Fred

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Federico Fellini

Starring: Moana Pozzi, Caterina Vertova, Marcello Mastroianni, Franco Fabrizi, Giulietta Masina, Claudio Botosso, Ennio Antonelli, Francesco Casale, Augusto Poderosi, Mimmo Poli, Barbara Scoppa, Paolo Baroni

Country: Italy

I pompieri

I pompieri

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Neri Parenti

Starring: Moana Pozzi, Lino Banfi, Christian De Sica, Massimo Boldi, Paola Onofri, Paolo Villaggio, Andrea Roncato, Ennio Antonelli, Ricky Tognazzi, Gigi Sammarchi, Paola Tiziana Cruciani, Stefano Antonucci

Country: Italy

Quo vadis? [3]

Quo vadis? [3]

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Franco Rossi

Starring: Barbara De Rossi, Gabriele Ferzetti, Max von Sydow, Philippe Leroy, Massimo Girotti, Annie Belle, Angela Molina, Marisa Solinas, Olga Karlatos, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Leopoldo Trieste, Françoise Fabian

Country: Italy

December 31, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 31, 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:

Thundercats

Thundercats

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

December 31, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 31, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Loving Each Other by Leo Buscaglia

Loving Each Other

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Leo Buscaglia, the bestselling author, explores the challenges and intricacies of love relationships. He poses important questions such as: How can we best integrate our lives?

Dr. Burns' Prescription For Happiness by George Burns

Dr. Burns' Prescription For Happiness

By:

The actor-comedian is well-known for sharing personal observations, stories, and anecdotes about life and how to increase happiness and well-being with laughter and goodwill.

Pieces Of My Mind by Andrew A. Rooney

Pieces Of My Mind

By:

Pieces of My Mind by Andy Rooney

The Talisman by Stephen King and Peter Straub

The Talisman

By:

The "extraordinary" collaboration of #1 bestselling author Stephen King with Peter Straub (The Washington Post). An epic thriller about a young boy who tries to save his mother's lives.

December 31, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 31, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

MUD2

MUD2

Platform: Platform independent

Genre: Fantasy MUD

Monty on the Run

Monty on the Run

Platform: Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 16, ZX Spectrum, Family Computer Disk System

Genre: Platform

Publisher: EU Gremlin Graphics; JP Jaleco

Ace

Ace

Platform: Commodore 16, Plus 4, VIC-20, 64, ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC, PCW, DOS

Genre: Flight simulator

Publisher: UK Cascade Games; NA UBX

Angel Kids

Angel Kids

Platform: Arcade Game

Genre: Action

Publisher: Sega

Jet

Jet

Platform: DOS, Apple II, Atari ST, Amiga, Commodore 64, Macintosh, NEC PC-9801

Genre: Flight Simulator

Publisher: subLOGIC

history

Who was the US President on December 31, 1985?

On December 31, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 31, 1985?

On December 31, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 31, 1985?

On December 31, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 31st?

December 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of December. 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 December 31st, such as:

  • 2018 - Two people are killed and 34 injured in a bomb blast at a busy shopping center in cotabato in the philippines.
  • 2017 - A large number fireworks accidentally went off in a barge during a terrigal new year's day celebration, nsw, australia. this caused thousands of people to be evacuated from terrigal by police. the two barges were also damaged.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-17): december 2016 baghdad bombings: two bomb blasts in baghdad killed at least 27 and injured more than 50 people in the attack on a central baghdad market. (ap),

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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 December 1985?

December 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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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