Thursday August 22, 1985: on this day
August 22, 1985 was the 234th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 22, 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 22, 1985, who was born and died on August 22, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 22, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News), movies (e.g. Police, directed by Maurice Pialat), TV series (e.g. Rocky Road) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 22nd, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 22, 1985?
- August 22, 1985: What happened on that day?
- August 22, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 22, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 22, 1985?
- August 22, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 22, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- August 22, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 22, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- August 22, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 22, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- August 22, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- August 22, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 22, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on August 22, 1985?
What day of the week was August 22, 1985?
August 22, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 234th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 22, 1985 can also be written as 8/22/1985 in the US and as 22/8/1985 in UK and Europe.
August 22, 1985: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 22, 1985:
- 30th walker cup: us wins 13-11
- Airtours boeing-737 crashes at airport of manchester, 55 killed
- Microsoft and ibm sign a joint-development agreement to work together on future operating systems and environments.
- Manchester air disaster sees 55 people killed when a fire breaks out on a commercial aircraft at manchester airport.
- British airtours flight 28m the 737's left engine caught fire while on its take off roll, 55 people are killed while trying to evacuate the aircraft.
- British airtours flight 28m suffers an engine fire during takeoff at manchester airport. the pilots abort but due to inefficient evacuation procedures 55 people are killed, mostly from smoke inhalation.
August 22, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd 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 22, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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August 22, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 22, 1985 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 22, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 01:27 pm and setting at 11:17 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 22, 1985?
Famous people born on August 22, 1985:
- Kether Donohue
American producer and actress.
- Kahlee Smith
NBA star known for incredible scoring ability and leadership on the court.
- Jimmy Uso
Jimmy uso is a professional wrestler known for his time in wwe and his tag team with his brother jey uso.
- Carly Snyder
Carly Snyder is an American entrepreneur who founded the online dating app Hinge.
- Admire Kudita
Zimbabwean musician and songwriter known for his Afro-pop and Afro-jazz music.
- Jey Uso
Jey uso is a professional wrestler known for his performances in wwe alongside his twin brother jimmy uso.
- Ludwika Szczęsna
Ludwika Szczęsna is a Polish entrepreneur and co-founder of the successful online grocery delivery service Frisco.
- Luke Russert
His father, tim russert, was an american family member.
- Salih Yoluç
Turkish automobile racer.
- Jonathan Solofa Fatu
American wrestler.
- Joshua Samuel Fatu
American wrestler.
- Laura Haddock
Actress.
- Ruslan Məcidov
- Brian Olsen
- Marco Zambelli
- Kenta Chida
- Jens Byggmark
Whose famous birthday is on August 22nd?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 22nd:
- Dua Lipa
Dua lipa is a british pop singer known for hits like 'new rules' and 'don't start now'.
- Kristen Wiig
Kristen wiig is an american comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her roles in popular comedy films such as bridesmaids and...
- James Corden
James corden is a british comedian and actor, best known for hosting the late late show and for his role in the film into the woods.
- Tori Amos
American singer-songwriter.
- Rodrigo Santoro
Rodrigo santoro is a brazilian actor known for his roles in popular films such as 300 and love actually.
- Richard Armitage
Richard armitage is an english actor known for his roles in the hobbit film series and the tv series north & south.
- Ray Bradbury
American sci-fi and fantasy writer, widely admired and well-known.
- Honor Blackman
British actress.
- Micheline Presle
French actress on film/stage/tv, 1939.
- Leni Riefenstahl
Leni riefenstahl, a german film director and producer, screenwriter, editor.
August 22, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 38 years 7 months old,
or 463 months and 6 days old,
or 2014 weeks
or 14098 days old,
if you were born on August 22, 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 22, 1985?
There are 147 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 22nd 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 22, 1985.
August 22, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 22, 1985:
- Charles Gibson (historian)
Historian of mexico and its indians, president of the american historical association (b. 1920).
- Charles Gibson
- Gisa Radicchi Levi
- Aleksandra Chochlova
What famous deaths happened on August 22nd?
Famous deaths on August 22nd:
- Colleen Dewhurst
Colleen Dewhurst was a Canadian-American actress known for her work on stage and screen, winning two Tony Awards.
- Sebastian Cabot
Actor and singer from english-canadian (d. 1977).
- Laurelyn Joyner
Set multiple world records in long jump.
- Dorotea Mackiewicz
Pioneering investigative journalist known for her fearless reporting on corruption.
- Antario Dubois
Antario Dubois was a renowned French composer and pianist known for his innovative classical music compositions.
- Fayne Blackwood
Fayne Blackwood was a renowned British novelist known for her historical fiction novels that brought to life the stories of forgotten...
- Arwilda Wimmer
American actress known for her roles in classic films.
- Yarrow
Renowned folk singer known for his contributions to the music industry.
- Maridee Clark
Renowned actress known for her roles in classic Hollywood films.
- Jackob Bronowski
Polish-British mathematician known for his contributions to the history of science.
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August 22, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 22, 1985:
- RC feasts - Mary queen of angels
Observances on August 22, 1985:
- International Day Commemorating the Victims of Acts of Violence Based on Religion or Belief
August 22, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 22, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 19th and August 25th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 22, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 22, 1985 was Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 22, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on August 22, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Huey Lewis & The News - Power Of Love
- Tears For Fears - Shout
- Corey Hart - Never Surrender
- John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
- Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
August 22, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on August 22, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 22, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on August 22, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Into The Groove
- UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
- Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
- Madonna - Holiday
- Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
August 22, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on August 22, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the R&B music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.
August 22, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on August 22, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week August 19th and August 25th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- Kool & The Gang - Cherish
- Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
- Patti LaBelle - Stir It Up
August 22, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 22, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
August 22, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 22, 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:
August 22, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on August 22, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
August 22, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on August 22, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Who was the US President on August 22, 1985?
On August 22, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 22, 1985?
On August 22, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 22, 1985?
On August 22, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about August 22nd?
August 22nd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 22nd 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 22nd, such as:
- 2018 - According to senior industry sources, the previously announced initial public offer of saudi aramco was canceled.
- 2017 - Conflict at ain al-hilweh: three more palestinians were injured in renewed clashes between islamist extremists, the fatah-supported joint palestinian security force and the ain al-hilweh palestinian refuge camp.
- 2016 - 2016 pacific typhoon season: typhoon mindulle is expected to make landfall close to tokyo, japan. train services and flights will be cancelled. it will arrive one day after typhoon kompasu. (bloomberg),
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.