Sunday August 18, 1985: on this day

August 18, 1985 was the 230th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is August 18, 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 18, 1985, who was born and died on August 18, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 18, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Shout by Tears For Fears), movies (e.g. Legend, directed by Ridley Scott), TV series (e.g. Stingray) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 18th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 18, 1985?


August 18, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 230th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1985 can also be written as 8/18/1985 in the US and as 18/8/1985 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1985 in August 1985 calendar

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August 18, 1985: What happened on that day?


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August 18, 1985: What were the magazines covers that day?

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August 18, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th 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 18, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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August 18, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 18, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 18, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 08:29 am and setting at 09:48 pm.

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 18, 1985?


Famous people born on August 18, 1985:

  • Alex Honnold
    Alex Honnold

    Alex honnold is a renowned rock climber known for his free solo ascents of big walls, particularly his historic climb of el capitan in...

  • Bryan Ruiz

    Costa rican footballer.

  • Beatrice Borromeo

    Beatrice borromeo is an italian journalist, television personality, and member of the ancient aristocratic house of borromeo.

  • Julen Goikoetxea

    Spanish basque cyclist (born 1985).

  • Inge Dekker

    Dutch swimmer.

  • Nick28T

    Youtube star.

  • Fábio Espinho
  • Tiago Gomes
  • Kamesha Hairston
  • Edvinas Ramanauskas
  • Daniela Torto
  • Isaac Wells
  • Ghasem Rezaei
  • Barbara Abart
  • Ariana
  • Strašimira Filipova
  • Pedro Galván

Whose famous birthday is on August 18th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 18th:

  • Mae West
    Mae West

    Mae west was an american actress, playwright, and screenwriter known for her bawdy and witty persona, and her iconic roles in films such as...

  • Kaitlin Olson
    Kaitlin Olson

    Kaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedian, best known for her role as Dee Reynolds on the FX/FXX sitcom 'It's Always Sunny in...

  • Robert Redford
    Robert Redford

    American actor, director, environmental activist.

  • Edward Norton
    Edward Norton

    American actor, director, writer, and producer best known for his extraordinary dramatic range.

  • Andy Samberg
    Andy Samberg

    Andy samberg is an american comedian known for his work on the comedy sketch show 'saturday night live' and for co-founding the comedy group...

  • Roman Polanski
    Roman Polanski

    French director of film, well-known in france and america for his works such as "chinatown" and "rosemary's baby".

  • Patrick Swayze
    Patrick Swayze

    American stage, tv and film actor, dancer, choreographer, and sex symbol.

  • Carole Bouquet
    Carole Bouquet

    French actress, model and comedian.

  • Christian Slater
    Christian Slater

    Christian slater is an american actor known for his roles in films such as heathers, true romance, and mr.

  • Madeleine Stowe
    Madeleine Stowe

    Madeleine stowe is an american actress known for her roles in popular films and tv shows such as 'the last of the mohicans' and 'revenge'.

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August 18, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 7 months old,

or 463 months and 1 day old,

or 2013 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14093 days old,

if you were born on August 18, 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 18, 1985?

There are 152 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 18th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 18, 1985.

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August 18, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 18, 1985:

  • Mario Longo Dorni
  • Josip Primožic

What famous deaths happened on August 18th?

Famous deaths on August 18th:

  • Persis Khambatta
    Persis Khambatta

    East indian actress and model who made her modeling debut when she was just 13.

  • Mildred Davis
    Mildred Davis

    Actress (haunted spooks), passes away from coronary at the age of 68.

  • Robert Novak
    Robert Novak

    American journalist and commentator (born in 1931).

  • Ben Cross
    Ben Cross

    English stage and film actor (b. 1947).

  • Beverly Bayne
    Beverly Bayne

    Actress (romeo & juliet: passionate youth), died at 87.

  • John Kerr
    John Kerr

    18th governor general of australia, an australian politician (d. 1991).

  • Kafi Annan

    Former UN Secretary-General and Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

  • Walter Chrysler

    American industrialist who founded chrysler corporation.

  • Brigitt Haque

    Pioneering journalist and human rights activist who made significant contributions to investigative journalism.

  • Tola Rotimi

    Renowned Nigerian playwright and director.

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August 18, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 18, 1985:

  • RC saints - Saint Helena of Constantinople,Saint Alberto Hurtado
  • Buhe in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church
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August 18, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 18, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 12th and August 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


August 18, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 18, 1985 was Shout by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 18, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on August 18, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Shout
  2. - Power Of Love
  3. - Never Surrender
  4. - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
  5. - Freeway Of Love

August 18, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 18, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 18, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on August 18, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 12th and August 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Into The Groove
  2. - I Got You Babe
  3. - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
  4. - Holiday
  5. - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)

August 18, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 18, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 12th and August 18th.

August 18, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on August 18, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 12th and August 18th. 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. - Saving All My Love For You
  5. - Stir It Up

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August 18, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 18, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Legend

Legend

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ridley Scott

Starring: Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, Tim Curry, David Bennent

Country: United States of America

Desert Hearts

Desert Hearts

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Donna Deitch

Starring: Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Audra Lindley, Andra Akers

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

American Ninja

American Ninja

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Sam Firstenberg

Starring: Michael Dudikoff, Steve James, Judie Aronson, Guich Koock

August 18, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 18, 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 18, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on August 18, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

The Grasshopper Trap by Patrick F. McManus

The Grasshopper Trap

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They Shoot Canoes, Don't They? is the bestselling author. He's back with more of his hilarious spoofs about The Great Outdoors.

Jubal Sackett by Louis L'Amour

Jubal Sackett

By:

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.

Nutcracker by Shana Alexander

Nutcracker

By:

The classic true crime story of Frances Bradshaw Schreuder is a New York Times bestseller. She was a Manhattan socialite who convinced the only assassin who wouldn't accept her--her teenage boy--to kill her multimillionaire husband.

Skeleton Crew by Stephen King

Skeleton Crew

By:

Stephen King's brilliant collection of twenty-two stories is a treasure trove of imagination. It contains stories that will take you on paths only Stephen King could have imagined ...?. A supermarket becomes the last place humanity stands against.

Fall From Grace by Larry Collins

Fall From Grace

By:

Catherine Pradier is a beautiful French agent who risks her life to tell the Nazis where and when they will invade Europe. This will begin the end of the world.

August 18, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on August 18, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Jet Set Willy II: The Final Frontier

Jet Set Willy II: The Final Frontier

Platform: ZX Spectrum, Commodore 64, Amstrad CPC, Acorn Electron, BBC Micro, Commodore 16, Commodore Amiga, MSX

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Software Projects

Repulse

Repulse

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Vertical shooter

The Rats

The Rats

Platform: Commodore 64, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Government simulation game / Text Adventure, Survival horror

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Ice Climber

Ice Climber

Platform: Famicom/NES, NEC PC-8801, Sharp X1, Arcade, Family Computer Disk System, Game Boy Advance, e-Reader, Virtual Console

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Nintendo

Ghetto Blaster

Ghetto Blaster

Platform: C64

Genre: Action

history

Who was the US President on August 18, 1985?

On August 18, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 18, 1985?

On August 18, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 18, 1985?

On August 18, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about August 18th?

August 18th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 18th 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 18th, such as:

  • 2018 - Russian president vladimir putin attends karin kneissl, austria's foreign minister (fpo), and wolfgang malinger, a businessman.
  • 2017 - Following the 2017 barcelona attacks, five terrorist suspects were killed by catalan police in cambrils. they were responding to a second van attack. although the police initially reported that the attackers were wearing explosive vests they later found out that they were fakes.
  • 2016 - Conflict between kurdish and turkish kurds (2015-present). three bombings that targeted police and military killed at least 12 and left 219 people wounded in southeast turkey.

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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.

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