Thursday February 21, 1985: on this day

February 21, 1985 was the 52nd day of the year 1985, under the sign of Pisces and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is February 21, 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 February 21, 1985, who was born and died on February 21, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on February 21, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Careless Whisper by Wham!), movies (e.g. Mask, directed by Peter Bogdanovich), TV series (e.g. Fast Forward) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about February 21st, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was February 21, 1985?


February 21, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 52nd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 21, 1985 can also be written as 2/21/1985 in the US and as 21/2/1985 in UK and Europe.

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February 21, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 21, 1985:

  • Largest nba crowd to date: 44,970 (atlanta hawks at detroit pistons).
  • Tim raines is awarded a us$12 million salary for 1985 by arbitrator.
  • Evert van benthem wins 13th friese 11 city skating race.

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February 21, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 21st is Pisces.

Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 21, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 21, 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 February 21st, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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February 21, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 21, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 21, 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 February 21, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:53 am and setting at 08:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 05, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Mar 07, 1985.

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Who was born on February 21, 1985?


Famous people born on February 21, 1985:

  • Savera Anam

    Popular singer known for soulful melodies.

  • Shaunette Simpson

    Experienced software engineer working in the tech industry.

  • Adesuwa Ehinmowo

    Upcoming Nigerian author known for her captivating storytelling.

  • Georgios Samaras

    Greek footballer.

  • Zareen Jaffery

    Zareen Jaffery is a talented poet whose works resonate with readers worldwide.

  • Talon Craig

    Contemporary poet with a unique style and voice.

  • Killian Dain

    Irish professional wrestler known for his time in WWE.

  • Bob Burton

    American speedcuber.

  • Crimson

    American wrestler and actor.

  • Jamaal Westerman

    American football player.

  • Ashley Costello

    Rock singer.

  • Simon Cusden

    English cricketer.

  • Jarrod Atkinson

    Australian rules footballer.

  • Gabriel Wikström
  • Martin Velits
  • Orjad Beqiri
  • Massimo Colaci
  • Antoine Devaux
  • Vlastimil Hrubý

Whose famous birthday is on February 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on February 21st:

  • Alan Rickman
    Alan Rickman

    Alan Rickman was a renowned British actor known for his roles in films such as Harry Potter and Die Hard.

  • Jordan Peele
    Jordan Peele

    Jordan peele is a comedian known for his work on the sketch comedy show key & peele and for his critically acclaimed horror films get out...

  • Jennifer Love Hewitt
    Jennifer Love Hewitt

    Jennifer love hewitt is an american actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in popular tv shows such as 'party of five' and 'ghost...

  • Ashley Greene
    Ashley Greene

    Ashley greene is an american actress and model best known for her role as alice cullen in the twilight film series.

  • Ellen Page
    Ellen Page

    Ellen page is a canadian actress known for her roles in movies such as juno and inception.

  • Nina Simone
    Nina Simone

    American jazz singer.

  • Mélanie Laurent
    Mélanie Laurent

    French actress, director, singer, and writer.

  • Christine Ebersole
    Christine Ebersole

    Tony Award-winning actress with a successful career in Broadway and television.

  • Kelsey Grammer
    Kelsey Grammer

    American actor.

  • William Baldwin
    William Baldwin

    American screenwriter and producer of actor actors.

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February 21, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 39 years 1 month old,

or 469 months and 8 days old,

or 2040 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14281 days old,

if you were born on February 21, 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 February 21, 1985?

There are 329 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 21st 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 21, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on February 21, 1985.

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February 21, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 21, 1985:

  • Ina Claire
    Ina Claire

    Stage and film actress who appeared in 'The Awful Truth' and 'Ninotchka.

  • Louis Hayward
    Louis Hayward

    Johannesburg, south africa -- actor (lone wolf, survivors).

  • Eric Herfst

    Dutch cabaret performer floris (47 years old) dies.

  • Dermot Ryan
  • John George Trump

What famous deaths happened on February 21st?

Famous deaths on February 21st:

  • Peter Tork
    Peter Tork

    Peter tork was an american musician and actor, best known as the keyboardist and bass guitarist of the 1960s pop group the monkees.

  • John Thaw
    John Thaw

    English actor and producer, played inspector morse (d. 2002).

  • Malcolm X

    American activist, who rose from humble beginnings to become a national civil rights activist.

  • Cherica Easton

    Grammy-winning pop singer known for hits like 'Gypsy, Tramps & Thieves'.

  • Gertrude Elion

    Nobel Prize-winning biochemist known for her work in developing drugs to treat diseases like leukemia and AIDS.

  • Malik El Shabazz

    Also known as Malcolm X, he was a prominent figure in the Nation of Islam and a leading voice in the African-American civil rights movement.

  • Tilia Durieux

    Renowned Austrian actress known for her stage and film performances.

  • Makail Sholokhov

    Russian novelist and winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1965.

  • Herberta Lackner

    Renowned opera singer known for her powerful voice and emotional performances.

  • Hattye Moen

    Renowned chemist known for her contributions to organic chemistry.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on February 21st

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February 21, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on February 21, 1985:

  • Language Martyrs' Day - A day celebrated by Bengali speaking people for gaining right of mother tongue.
  • Catholicism - Feast day of Saint Peter Damiani.
  • International Mother Language Day (UNESCO).

Saints celebrated on February 21, 1985:

  • Saint Pepin of Landen
  • Saint Randoald
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February 21, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on February 21, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week February 18th and February 24th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


February 21, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on February 21, 1985 was Careless Whisper by Wham!, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 21, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on February 21, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Careless Whisper
  2. - Loverboy
  3. - Easy Lover
  4. - Can't Fight This Feeling youtube
  5. - I Want To Know What Love Is

February 21, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on February 21, 1985 was I Know Him So Well by Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson, according to the music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 21, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on February 21, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - I Know Him So Well
  2. - Love And Pride
  3. - I Want To Know What Love Is
  4. - 1999 / Little Red Corvette
  5. - Solid

February 21, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on February 21, 1985 was Missing You by Diana Ross, according to the R&B music chart for the week February 18th and February 24th.

February 21, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on February 21, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week February 18th and February 24th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Missing You
  2. - Mr. Telephone Man
  3. - Beep A Freak
  4. - Misled
  5. - Easy Lover

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February 21, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on February 21, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Mask

Mask

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Peter Bogdanovich

Starring: Cher, Eric Stoltz, Sam Elliott, Estelle Getty

Country: United States of America

Moonlighting

Moonlighting

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Jerzy Skolimowski

Starring: Jeremy Irons, Eugene Lipinski, Jirí Stanislav, Eugeniusz Haczkiewicz

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

The Purple Rose of Cairo

The Purple Rose of Cairo

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Woody Allen

Starring: Mia Farrow, Jeff Daniels, Danny Aiello, Irving Metzman

February 21, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on February 21, 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:

Fast Forward

Fast Forward

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Sidney Poitier

Drei reizende Schwestern

Drei reizende Schwestern

Release year: 1984

Robotech

Robotech

Release year: 1985

Written by:

Starring: Robert Axelrod, Bill Capizzi, Frank Catalano, Richard Epcar

Country: United States of America

Thundercats

Thundercats

Release year: 1985

Country: United States of America

February 21, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on February 21, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

A Light In The Attic by Shel Silverstein

A Light In The Attic

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While I was thinking here last night, Some Whatifs crawled into my ear. They danced and partied all night. And sang the same old Whatif song: What if I fail that test?

Life Its Ownself by Dan Jenkins

Life Its Ownself

By:

The semi-tougher adventures of billy Clyde Plett & They

Glitz by Elmore Leonard

Glitz

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"Intense .... A higher quality entertainment ."--New York TimesElmore Lennox's Glitz is a killer...in a best possible way. This riveting noir story of "The King Daddy Of Crime Writers" (Seattle Times), electrifies.

The Seven Mountains Of Thomas Merton by Michael Mott

The Seven Mountains Of Thomas Merton

By:

This is the only official biography of Merton, a New York Times bestseller that was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. It was based on both interviews and Merton's unpublished writings.

February 21, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on February 21, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:

Back to Skool

Back to Skool

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action-adventure

Publisher: Microsphere

Dragon Skulle

Dragon Skulle

Platform: Commodore 64

Genre: Action-adventure game

Publisher: Ultimate Play the Game

Doomdark's Revenge

Doomdark's Revenge

Platform: ZX Spectrum Commodore 64 Amstrad CPC Commodore Plus/4

Genre: Role-playing, strategy

Publisher: Beyond Software

Road Blaster

Road Blaster

Platform: Arcade, MSX, Sega Mega-CD, LaserActive, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, 3DO, VHS, iOS, Sharp X68000, Windows

Genre: Interactive movie Vehicular combat

Publisher: Data East (arcade) Wolf Team, Renovation, Sega (Mega-CD) Ecseco (Saturn/PS1)

Arm Wrestling

Arm Wrestling

Platform: Arcade

Genre: Sports game

Publisher: Nintendo

history

Who was the US President on February 21, 1985?

On February 21, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on February 21, 1985?

On February 21, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on February 21, 1985?

On February 21, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about February 21st?

February 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of February. 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 February 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - American-led intervention in syria's civil war: france and the united kingdom, allies of the united states, say that they will not keep their troops there after the united states withdraws.
  • 2018 - Operation barkhane: two french soldiers die after their armoured vehicle collides with a roadside bomb in mali.
  • 2017 - At least six people were killed by suicide bombers near charsadda's district court. jamaat-ul ahrar claimed responsibility.

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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 February 1985?

February 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with February being the 2nd 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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