Sunday August 04, 1985: on this day

August 04, 1985 was the 216th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 04, 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 04, 1985, who was born and died on August 04, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 04, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shout by Tears For Fears), movies (e.g. Year of the Dragon, directed by Michael Cimino), TV series (e.g. Stingray) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 4th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 04, 1985?


August 04, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 216th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1985 can also be written as 8/4/1985 in the US and as 4/8/1985 in UK and Europe.

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August 04, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 1985:

  • Dreamgirls closes at imperial theater nyc after 1522 performances
  • Penny hammel wins lpga jamie farr toledo golf classic
  • Rod carew, is 16th to get 3,000 hits
  • White sox tom seaver is 17th to win #300, beating yankees
  • California angels' rod carew gets his 3,000th hit.
  • Phil rizzuto day, new york yankees retire uniform number 10.

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August 04, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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 04, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 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 August 4th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 04, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 04, 1985 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 04, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 10:01 pm and setting at 10:37 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Aug 30, 1985.

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Who was born on August 04, 1985?


Famous people born on August 04, 1985:

  • Crystol Bowersox

    Crystol Bowersox is an American singer-songwriter and musician who rose to fame as the runner-up on the ninth season of American Idol.

  • Kina Grannis

    American musician.

  • Antonio Valencia

    Ecuadorean footballer.

  • Max Landis

    Max landis is a writer known for his work on the film chronicle and the tv series dirk gently's holistic detective agency.

  • Ha Seung-jin

    South korean basketball player.

  • Mark Milligan

    Australian footballer.

  • Robbie Findley

    American soccer player.

  • Georgina Haig

    Actress.

  • Sonny Bill Williams

    Athlete.

  • Tanya Fischer

    Actress.

  • Pāvels Surņins
  • Naby Soumah
  • Marco Russ
  • Pak Hyon-suk

Whose famous birthday is on August 4th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 4th:

  • Barack Obama
    Barack Obama

    American president elected in 2008.

  • Meghan Markle
    Meghan Markle

    Meghan markle is a former american actress who became the duchess of sussex after marrying prince harry in 2018.

  • Dylan Sprouse
    Dylan Sprouse

    Dylan sprouse is an american actor known for his role as zack martin on the disney channel series the suite life of zack & cody.

  • Cole Sprouse
    Cole Sprouse

    Cole sprouse is an american actor known for his role as jughead jones on the tv show riverdale.

  • Billy Bob Thornton
    Billy Bob Thornton

    Billy bob thornton is an american actor, filmmaker, and musician known for his roles in films such as sling blade and monster's ball.

  • Dolores del Rio
    Dolores del Rio

    Dolores del rio was a mexican actress known for her beauty and talent, and for being one of the first latin american actresses to achieve...

  • Louis Armstrong
    Louis Armstrong

    American jazz trumpeter.

  • Daniel Dae Kim
    Daniel Dae Kim

    Daniel dae kim is an american actor known for his roles in tv series such as lost and hawaii five-0.

  • Marques Houston
    Marques Houston

    Marques houston is an american actor and r&b singer, best known for his role as roger evans in the television show sister, sister and for...

  • Kishore Kumar
    Kishore Kumar

    Indian singer-songwriter, producer, actor, and director (b. 1929).

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August 04, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 8 months old,

or 464 months and 21 days old,

or 2020 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14144 days old,

if you were born on August 04, 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 04, 1985?

There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 4th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 04, 1985.

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August 04, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 04, 1985:

  • Don Whillans

    English mountaineer and rock climber (d. 1985).

  • Zbynek Vostrak

    Composer dies at 65.

  • Adolph Braeckeveldt
  • Leonid Aleksandrovič Antonov

What famous deaths happened on August 4th?

Famous deaths on August 4th:

  • Pearl White
    Pearl White

    Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.

  • Victor Mature
    Victor Mature

    American actor.

  • Melvyn Douglas
    Melvyn Douglas

    Melvyn Douglas was a talented actor known for his roles in film and television.

  • Mary Miles Minter
    Mary Miles Minter

    Silent screen star dies of heart failure at the age of 82.

  • Elysian Kistler

    Renowned for contributions to the study of galaxies and dark matter.

  • Zee Zeev Jabotinsky

    Prominent Zionist leader and founder of the Revisionist Zionist movement.

  • Hanz Christian Andersen

    Famous Danish author best known for his fairy tales like The Little Mermaid and The Ugly Duckling.

  • Frimy D'Orsay

    French painter known for his landscapes and portraits.

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August 04, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 04, 1985:

  • Ancient Egypt - Jubilation of the Heart of Re
  • El Salvador - Transfiguration Bank Holiday
  • Cook Islands - Constitution Day (celebrations begin on the last Friday in July and last up to 2 weeks.)
  • Burkina Faso - Anniversary of the Revolution
  • St. Luanus/Lugid
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 3 saints: St. Saint John Vianney, the patron saint of priests
  • St. Dominic
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August 04, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 04, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week July 29th and August 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 04, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 04, 1985 was Shout by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 04, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 04, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shout
  2. - Everytime You Go Away youtube
  3. - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
  4. - You Give Good Love
  5. - Glory Days

August 04, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 04, 1985 was Frankie by Sister Sledge, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 04, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 04, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Frankie
  2. - Axel F
  3. - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
  4. - Cherish
  5. - Crazy For You

August 04, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 04, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

August 04, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 04, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week July 29th and August 4th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Freeway Of Love
  2. - Who's Holding Donna Now
  3. - Attack Me With Your Love
  4. - Save Your Love (For #1)
  5. - It's Over Now

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August 04, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 04, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Year of the Dragon

Year of the Dragon

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Michael Cimino

Starring: Mickey Rourke, John Lone, Ariane, Leonard Termo

American Flyers

American Flyers

Release year: 1985

Directed by: John Badham

Starring: Kevin Costner, David Marshall Grant, Rae Dawn Chong, Alexandra Paul

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

Volunteers

Volunteers

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Nicholas Meyer

Starring: Tom Hanks, John Candy, Rita Wilson, Tim Thomerson

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

August 04, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 04, 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:

Stingray

Stingray

Release year: 1985

Watchdog

Watchdog

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Yuri Kovalev

Ein Mann macht klar Schiff

Ein Mann macht klar Schiff

Release year: 1985

Thundercats

Thundercats

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

August 04, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 04, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Lover by Marguerite Duras

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The Lover is an international bestseller with over one million copies printed and was a winner in France's Prix Goncourt. Since its publication, critics around the globe have praised it as a great book.

A Catskill Eagle by Robert B. Parker

A Catskill Eagle

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Spenser's girlfriend Susan leaves with Jerry Costigan, Jerry Costigan's son, a dangerous and wealthy criminal. Hawk and Spenser go in search of Susan.

Jubal Sackett by Louis L'Amour

Jubal Sackett

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Jubal Sackett is the second generation of Louis L'Amour's American family. He seeks his destiny in the wilds of a vast new land.

The Cider House Rules by John Irving

The Cider House Rules

By:

The Cider House Rules was first published in 1985. It is set in rural Maine during the first half century. The story of Dr.

The Dangerous Summer by Ernest Hemingway

The Dangerous Summer

By:

The Dangerous Summer is Hemingway’s firsthand account of a brutal bullfight season. Hemingway vividly captures the relentless pace and pressure of the bullfight season, as well as the camaraderie, pride, and camaraderie.

August 04, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 04, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

My Hero/Seishun Scandal

My Hero/Seishun Scandal

Platform: Arcade Sega Master System

Genre: beat 'em up

Publisher: Sega

Racing Destruction Set

Racing Destruction Set

Platform: Commodore 64, Atari 8-bit family

Genre: Racing game

Publisher: Electronic Arts & Ariolasoft (Europe)

Bored of the Rings

Bored of the Rings

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum, BBC Micro

Genre: Text adventure game

Publisher: Delta 4, CRL Group

Lord of the Rings: Game One

Lord of the Rings: Game One

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, BBC Micro, Dragon 32/64, Apple II, Apple Macintosh, MS-DOS.

Genre: Text adventure

Publisher: Melbourne House

Gun.Smoke

Gun.Smoke

Platform: FDS, NES, Amstrad CPC, MSX, PlayStation 2, PlayStation, ZX Spectrum, Xbox, Sega Saturn, IBM PC

Genre: Overhead scrolling shooter, western

Publisher: Capcom, Romstar (North American Arcade release)

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Who was the US President on August 04, 1985?

On August 04, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 04, 1985?

On August 04, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 04, 1985?

On August 04, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 4th?

August 4th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 4th 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 4th, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone explosions in caracas: venezuela's president nicolas maduro survived an assassination attempt using drones while he was speaking at a military event held in caracas. eight people are hurt.
  • 2017 - Danish royal consorts: denmark’s prince henrik has announced that he will not be buried alongside queen margrethe ii at roskilde cathedral, where danish royals are buried since 1559. henrik, a french-born 83-year old, is unhappy with his inequal status as prince consort. according to a spokeswoman for the royal house, margrethe, 77, accepted henrik's decision. margrethe had a specially-designed sarcophagus that was made for them.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: at most 40 government airstrikes hit rebel-held areas in aleppo city, and nearby towns. at least two people were killed by the strikes, which included one on an atareb camp for displaced persons, south-west aleppo. (the national) jan egeland, a un special envoy to syria says there were 44 attacks against hospitals, clinics, and health posts in syria during july alone.

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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 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.

Discover how August 1985 calendar looked like.

Sunday August 4, 1985