Thursday December 12, 1985: on this day

December 12, 1985 was the 346th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is December 12, 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 12, 1985, who was born and died on December 12, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 12, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Broken Wings by Mr. Mister), movies (e.g. Phenomena, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. Oliver Maass) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 12th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 12, 1985?


December 12, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 346th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

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December 12, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 12, 1985:

  • 248 us soldiers and 8 crew members die in arrow air charter crash
  • Dc-8 crashes near gander, newfoundland; 258 die
  • Nasa launches space vehicle s-207.
  • Arrow air flight 1285, a douglas dc-8, crashes after takeoff in gander, newfoundland, canada, killing 256, 248 of whom were u.s. servicemen returning to fort campbell, kentucky from overseeing a peacekeeping force in sinai.
  • Arrow air flight 1285r, a mcdonnell douglas dc-8, crashes after takeoff in gander, newfoundland, killing all 256 people on board, including 236 members of the united states army's 101st airborne division.

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December 12, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 12th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius 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 12, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 12, 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 12th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 12, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 12, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 12, 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 12, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 08:06 am and setting at 06:03 pm.

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

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Who was born on December 12, 1985?


Famous people born on December 12, 1985:

  • Markevion Henderson

    Professional basketball player known for his scoring ability and leadership skills.

  • Shristi Gautam

    Acclaimed dancer who has mesmerized audiences with her graceful performances.

  • Latiya Williams

    Latiya Williams is the founder and CEO of a successful social media marketing agency.

  • Michole Sharik

    Data scientist specializing in machine learning and predictive analytics.

  • Contrell Robinson

    Contrell Robinson is an innovative entrepreneur who founded a successful startup in the renewable energy sector.

  • Leshay Robinson

    Leshay Robinson is a successful entrepreneur who founded a thriving e-commerce company.

  • Dontel Wilson

    Dontel Wilson is an entrepreneur who has founded a successful startup in the renewable energy sector.

  • Crystale Goldstein

    Crystale Goldstein is an American entrepreneur who founded a successful e-commerce platform for sustainable and ethical products.

  • Mishawn Robinson

    Mishawn Robinson is an entrepreneur who founded a successful e-commerce platform for small businesses.

  • Bravery Heroism

    A respected civic leader who has worked tirelessly to improve their community through grassroots initiatives and political engagement.

  • Zachary Mason

    Computer scientist specializing in artificial intelligence.

  • Norwood Vann

    Retired football player who excelled in the sport during his career.

  • Bowen Hu

    Pioneer in artificial intelligence algorithms.

  • Astro Majithia

    Astro Majithia is a contemporary poet celebrated for his unique style and themes.

  • Pat Calathes

    Greek-american basketball player.

  • Andrew Ladd

    Canadian ice hockey player.

  • Karla Souza

    Actress.

  • Chris Jennings

    American football player.

  • Shihori Kanjiya

    Japanese actress.

  • Erika Van Pelt

    American singer.

Whose famous birthday is on December 12th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 12th:

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra

    American legend, who was a singer and also had a successful career in tv and movies.

  • Jennifer Connelly
    Jennifer Connelly

    Movie actress.

  • Dionne Warwick
    Dionne Warwick

    American singer and recording artist.

  • Mädchen Amick
    Mädchen Amick

    American actress and director.

  • Connie Francis
    Connie Francis

    Country singer.

  • Bill Nighy
    Bill Nighy

    British actor known for his roles in 'Love Actually' and the 'Pirates of the Caribbean' series.

  • Regina Hall
    Regina Hall

    Regina Hall is a versatile actress known for her roles in comedy and drama films.

  • Bob Barker
    Bob Barker

    Barker, an american tv personality and host of "the price is right", was the host of the game show for more than three decades.

  • Tom Wilkinson
    Tom Wilkinson

    English actor (b. 1948).

  • Robert Lepage
    Robert Lepage

    French canadian playwright.

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 12th

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December 12, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 4 months old,

or 460 months and 12 days old,

or 2001 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14013 days old,

if you were born on December 12, 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 12, 1985?

There are 233 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 12th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 12, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 12, 1985.

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December 12, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 12, 1985:

  • Anne Baxter
    Anne Baxter

    Frank lloyd wright's daughter is an american actress, author, and noted family.

  • Ian Stewart

    A scottish-british musician, rock star, and behind-the scenes founding member of the rolling stones.

  • Phil Karlson
  • Josef Hornauer

What famous deaths happened on December 12th?

Famous deaths on December 12th:

  • Vicente Fernández
    Vicente Fernández

    Vicente Fernández is a Mexican singer, actor, and businessman who founded the successful Grupo Fernández conglomerate.

  • Douglas Fairbanks
    Douglas Fairbanks

    American actor, known for his role as a hero film star in the '20s and '40s.

  • Tallulah Bankhead
    Tallulah Bankhead

    American actress who appeared on film and stage.

  • Danny Aiello
    Danny Aiello

    Danny aiello was an american actor and producer known for his roles in films such as 'do the right thing' and 'moonstruck'.

  • Peter Boyle
    Peter Boyle

    American actor (d. 2006).

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • Van Johnson
    Van Johnson

    American actor.

  • Annette Stroyberg
    Annette Stroyberg

    Danish actress (b. 1936).

  • Ann Reinking
    Ann Reinking

    American actress, dancer, and choreographer (d. 2020).

  • Jack Cassidy
    Jack Cassidy

    American actor and singer (d. 1976).

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 12th

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December 12, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 12, 1985:

  • R.C. Saints - optional memorial of Our Lady of Guadalupe
  • Also see December 12 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Kenya - Jamhuri Day: Independence Day (from Britain, 1963)
  • Bahá'f Faith - Feast of Masá'il (Questions) - First day of the 15th month of the Bahá'f Calendar

Observances on December 12, 1985:

  • International Universal Health Coverage Day
  • International Day of Neutrality
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December 12, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 12, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 9th and December 15th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 12, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 12, 1985 was Broken Wings by Mr. Mister, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 12, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 12, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Broken Wings youtube
  2. - Separate Lives
  3. - Say You, Say Me youtube
  4. - Party All The Time
  5. - Never

December 12, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 12, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 12, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 12, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Saving All My Love For You
  2. - Merry Christmas Everyone
  3. - I'm Your Man
  4. - Do They Know It's Christmas?
  5. - See The Day

December 12, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 12, 1985 was Caravan of Love by Isley, Jasper, Isley, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 9th and December 15th.

December 12, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 12, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 9th and December 15th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Caravan of Love
  2. - Count Me Out
  3. - Don't Say No Tonight
  4. - A Love Bizarre
  5. - Say You, Say Me youtube

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December 12, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 12, 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

Revolution

Revolution

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Hugh Hudson

Starring: Al Pacino, Donald Sutherland, Nastassja Kinski, Joan Plowright

The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Avery

Country: United States of America

The Trip to Bountiful

The Trip to Bountiful

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Peter Masterson

Starring: Geraldine Page, John Heard, Carlin Glynn, Richard Bradford

December 12, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 12, 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:

Oliver Maass

Oliver Maass

Release year: 1985

The Cutting Room

The Cutting Room

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Warren Dudley

Blind Date

Blind Date

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Arsenal

Arsenal

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Steven C. Miller

Heart of the High Country

Heart of the High Country

Release year: 1985

December 12, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 12, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Texas by James A. Michener

Texas

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James A. Michener's epic saga spans four and a quarter centuries and chronicles Texas' epic history, from its Spanish roots during the age of conquistadors, to its current status as one of America’s most affluent and diverse states.

Goddess by Anthony Summers

Goddess

By:

Although she was born Norma Jeane, the world loved and knew her as Marilyn. Her life was full of fame and private misery. Her death was tragic, but not without mystery.

Contact by Carl Sagan

Contact

By:

A multinational team sets out on a journey to the stars in December 1999 to witness the most amazing encounters in human history. What, if anything, is out there? Cosmos was the first book by Carl Sagan that explained the …

The Mammoth Hunters by Jean M. Auel

The Mammoth Hunters

By:

Jean M. Auel once again opens the doors of a time past to reveal an era of wonder and danger at dawn of modern man's race.

Dancing In The Light by Shirley MacLaine

Dancing In The Light

By:

Her most exciting and revealing book yet comes at an important turning point in her personal life. Shirley MacLaine, controversially talented, perceptive, and outspoken, takes us on an intimate, fascinating, personal journey.

December 12, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 12, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Mach Rider

Mach Rider

Platform: Arcade, NES/Famicom, Virtual Console

Genre: Driving game

Publisher: Nintendo

The Earth Fighter Rayieza

The Earth Fighter Rayieza

Platform: NEC PC-8801 FM-7 Sharp X1 MSX Famicom

Genre: Role-playing video game

Publisher: Enix Nintendo (Family Computer)

Gyromite

Gyromite

Platform: Nintendo Entertainment System

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Nintendo

Master of the Lamps

Master of the Lamps

Platform: Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari 8-bit, Commodore 64, MSX

Genre: Music video game

Publisher: Activision

Richard Petty's Talladega

Richard Petty's Talladega

Platform: Commodore 64 Atari XL

Genre: Arcade racing

Publisher: NA Electronic Arts; EU Ariolasoft

history

Who was the US President on December 12, 1985?

On December 12, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 12, 1985?

On December 12, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 12, 1985?

On December 12, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 12th?

December 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th 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 12th, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present). the afghan national army leaves the western shib koh district, after the government failed in its duty to replenish troops there. the taliban now control the district that borders iran. (reuters) the taliban claimed responsibility for a suicide attack that left 12 dead, 8 of them civilians in kabul.
  • 2017 - Unibail-rodamco buys westfield corporation, a shopping mall owner, for $15.7 billion
  • 2016 - December 2016 istanbul bombings: according to recep akdag, the death toll from the bombings at besiktas (istanbul) has risen to at least 44. (anadolu agency). at least 118 hdp supporters and officials were arrested in anti-terrorism raids. hdp denies any connection with the pkk and kurdistan freedom falcons. (reuters),

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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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Thursday December 12, 1985