Q: What day of the week was January 17, 1985?

January 17, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 17th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar. January 17, 1985 can also be written as 1/17/1985 in the US and as 17/1/1985 in UK and Europe.

Q: January 17, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

Q: January 17, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?

The moon phase on January 17, 1985 was New Moon . The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 January 17, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 04:14 am and setting at 02:24 pm. The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1985.

Q: How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1985?

There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

Q: What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 17, 1985.

Question 1

What day of the week was January 17, 1985?

Accepted Answer

January 17, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 17th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1985 can also be written as 1/17/1985 in the US and as 17/1/1985 in UK and Europe.

Question 2

January 17, 1985: What happened on that day?

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Here's what happened on January 17, 1985:

Azharuddin scores second test century in second test (versus england).
British telecom announces it is going to phase out its famous red telephone boxes.

Question 3

January 17, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th 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 January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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Question 4

January 17, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Accepted Answer

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

Question 5

January 17, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?

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The moon phase on January 17, 1985 was New Moon. The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 January 17, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 04:14 am and setting at 02:24 pm. The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1985.

Question 6

Who was born on January 17, 1985?

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Famous people born on January 17, 1985:

Simone Simons Dutch mezzo-soprano and lead singer of epica, a symphonic metal band.
Kangin South korean singer dancer and actor (super junior).
Camilla Al Fayed Camilla Al Fayed is a British businesswoman known for her work in the fashion industry.
Betsy Ruth American wrestler and manager.
Pablo Barrientos Argentinian footballer.
Riyu Kosaka Japanese singer (beforu).
Adriana Ugarte
Anna Alminova
George Maguire
Janvier Charles Mbarga
Pavlo Ščedrakov
David Reyes
Agata Sawicka
Sebastian Langeveld
Ostoja Stjepanović
Mark Briscoe

Question 7

Whose famous birthday is on January 17th?

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Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 17th:

Michelle Obama Barack obama, a noted american lawyer and spouse to the democratic party nominee for president 2008, is a well-known american lawyer.
James Earl Jones James earl jones is an american actor known for his deep voice and iconic roles in movies such as darth vader in star wars and mufasa in the...
Jim Carrey Versatile comedic actor known for his roles in movies like 'Ace Ventura' and 'The Truman Show.
Eartha Kitt Eartha kitt was a renowned pop singer and actress known for her sultry voice and captivating performances, gaining fame for her hit songs...
Françoise Hardy French actress and chanson singer, most prominently in german films.
Shabba Ranks Shabba ranks is a jamaican singer known for popularizing dancehall music in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Zooey Deschanel American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress.
Betty White American actress.
Sylvie Testud French actress, writer, director, and amateur painter.

Question 8

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1985?

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There are 273 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 17th 2025.

Question 9

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1985?

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You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 17, 1985.

Question 10

January 17, 1985: What famous people died on that day?

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Famous people died on January 17, 1985:

Ezio Acchini

Question 11

What famous deaths happened on January 17th?

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Virginia Mayo An American film actress who was a major box office draw in the 1940s and 1950s.
Richard Crenna American actor.
Evelyn Nesbit Evelyn Nesbit was a popular American model and actress in the early 20th century.
Barbara Britton Actress (pamela north-mrs north), dies at the age of 59.
Derek Fowlds British actor (b.1937).
Suchitra Sen Actress from bangladeshi-indian (d. 2014.
Faten Hamama Egyptian actress and producer (b. 1931).
Wana Lumumba Wana Lumumba was a Congolese independence leader and the first prime minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Barbara Jordan Barbara Jordan was an American politician and a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who served as a member of the U.S.

Question 12

January 17, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?

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Holidays on January 17, 1985:

Catholicism - Feast day of the following saints: St. Anthony and Amelbert.
Ancient Latvia - Zirgu Diena observed

Question 13

January 17, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

Accepted Answer

The number 1 song in the USA on January 17, 1985 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

Question 14

January 17, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

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The music chart in the USA on January 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

Like A Virgin by Madonna
All I Need by Jack Wagner
You're The Inspiration by Chicago
I Want To Know What Love Is by Foreigner
Easy Lover by Philip Bailey

Question 15

January 17, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

Accepted Answer

The number 1 song in the UK on January 17, 1985 was I Want To Know What Love Is by Foreigner, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

Question 16

January 17, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

Accepted Answer

The music chart in the UK on January 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

I Want To Know What Love Is by Foreigner
Do They Know It's Christmas? by Band Aid
Last Christmas / Everything She Wants by Wham!
Like A Virgin by Madonna
Shout by Tears For Fears

Question 17

January 17, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

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The number 1 R&B song on January 17, 1985 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the R&B music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

Question 18

January 17, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

Accepted Answer

The R&B music chart on January 17, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week January 14th and January 20th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

Operator by Midnight Star
Gotta Get You Home Tonight by Eugene Wilde
Treat Her Like A Lady by The Temptations
Love Light In Flight by Stevie Wonder
Misled by Kool & The Gang

Question 19

January 17, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

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The most popular movies on January 17, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Phenomena by Dario Argento
Phenomena by Dario Argento
Maccheroni by Ettore Scola
Almost You by Adam Brooks
Fandango by Kevin Reynolds

Question 20

January 17, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

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The most popular TV Series on January 17, 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:

Pushing Up Daisies by Selina Barker
Fast Forward by Sidney Poitier
Pogo 1104 by
Drei reizende Schwestern by
Club MTV by

Question 21

January 17, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

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The most popular and best selling books in 1985 were:

The Brain by Richard M. Restak
Strong Medicine by Arthur Hailey
Illusions Of Love by Cynthia Freeman
Lincoln by Gore Vidal
Stillwatch by Mary Higgins Clark

Question 22

January 17, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

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The most popular videogames on January 17, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Acrojet (Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, MSX, ZX Spectrum, NEC PC-8801, NEC PC-9801 - U.S. Gold Ltd.)
Finders Keepers (MSX, ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Commodore 16, Amstrad CPC - Mastertronic)
Galactic Warriors (Arcade - Konami)
Mat Mania – The Prowrestling Network (Arcade PS4 (Arcade Archives) - Taito HAMSTER (PS4))
Lord of the Rings: Game One (ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Amstrad PCW, BBC Micro, Dragon 32/64, Apple II, Apple Macintosh, MS-DOS. - Melbourne House)

Question 23

Who was the US President on January 17, 1985?

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On January 17, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Question 24

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 17, 1985?

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On January 17, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Question 25

Who was the Pope on January 17, 1985?

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On January 17, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

Question 26

What is special about January 17th?

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January 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of January. 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 January 17th, such as:

2019 - 2019 bogota car bombing. a suicide car bomb attack on the general santander national police academy, bogota, colombia kills at most 20 people and injures over 50 more.
2018 - Unknown gunmen kidnap two americans and two canadians in kaduna state (nigeria). after engaging in a fight with the abductors, two police officers are shot and killed.
2017 - Boko haram insurgency. a nigerian air force plane mistakenly bombs a refugee settlement in borno state near the border to cameroon. at least 90 people were killed and more than 100 were injured. according to reports, the pilot believed that he was attacking boko haram militants.

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Question 27

What happened in 1985?

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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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Question 28

What was the calendar for January 1985?

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January 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1985 calendar looked like.