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see horoscope and birth chart for December 31, 1985What happened on Tuesday, December 31, 1985?
About December 31st, 1985, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 31, 1985, American singer and actor Ricky Nelson died in a plane crash near De Kalb, Texas. The Douglas DC-3 aircraft, en route from Guntersville, Alabama, to Dallas, Texas, experienced a fire in the passenger cabin, leading to an emergency landing attempt. Nelson, his fiancée Helen Blair, and five band members perished; the two crew members survived with injuries.
- Day of the week: December 31st, 1985 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: Like A Virgin by Madonna
- #1 UK song: Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston
- Popular movie: Back to the Future directed by Robert Zemeckis
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- December 31, 1985: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 31, 1985?
- Who was born on December 31, 1985?
- December 31, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- December 31, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- December 31, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 31, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 31, 1985?
- Back in 1985
December 31, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1985:
- Ricky Nelson dies in plane crash On December 31, 1985, American singer and actor Ricky Nelson died in a plane crash near De Kalb, Texas. The Douglas DC-3 aircraft, en route from Guntersville, Alabama, to Dallas, Texas, experienced a fire in the passenger cabin, leading to an emergency landing attempt. Nelson, his fiancée Helen Blair, and five band members perished; the two crew members survived with injuries. source: washingtonpost.com
- Passing of New Zealand cricketer Alexander Malcolm Matheson Alexander Malcolm Matheson, a New Zealand cricketer who played in two Test matches in 1930 and 1931, passed away in Auckland on December 31, 1985, at the age of 79. source: espncricinfo.com
December 31, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1985
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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.
Who was born on December 31, 1985?
Famous people born on December 31, 1985:
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Erich Bergen
December 31, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 31, 1985:
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Ricky NelsonRicky Nelson was an influential American singer, songwriter, and actor who rose to fame in the 1950s as both a teenage rock-and-roll star and a television personality. He is known for his string of hit singles, successful albums, and his key role in shaping early rock music. [bio]
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Sam SpiegelRenowned Austrian-born American film producer who won multiple Academy Awards for iconic films like 'On the Waterfront', 'The Bridge on the...
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.
- Madonna - Like A Virgin
- Duran Duran - Wild Boys
- The Honeydrippers - Sea Of Love
- New Edition - Cool It Now
- Pat Benatar - 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.
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
- Wham! - Last Christmas / Everything She Wants
- Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone
- Wham! - 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 music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.
- Midnight Star - Operator
- Ashford & Simpson - Solid
- The Temptations - Treat Her Like A Lady
- Glenn Jones - Show Me
- Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight
December 31, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.
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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?
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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 31, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1985 was Waning gibbous.
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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Someone born on December 31, 1985 is:
40 years 7 months old,
or 487 months and 4 days old,
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or 14826 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1985?
There are 149 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 31st 2026.
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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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Why 1985 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 31, 1985, a 1985 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 31, 1985 includes Ricky Nelson dies in plane crash, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 31, 1985 included “Like A Virgin” by Madonna, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 31, 1985 included Back to the Future, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 31, 1985 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Shay Laren, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make December 31, 1985 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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