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About January 6th, 1985, in brief:
- Day of the week: January 6th, 1985 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Kate McKinnon, Rowan Atkinson
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- #1 US song: Like A Virgin by Madonna
- #1 UK song: Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston
- Popular movie: The Falcon and the Snowman directed by John Schlesinger
More about January 6th, 1985? See below for more news and curiosities on January 6th, 1985.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was January 06, 1985?
- January 06, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 06, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on January 06, 1985?
- January 06, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- January 06, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
- January 06, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- January 06, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
- January 06, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- January 06, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- January 06, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
- January 06, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
- Who was the US President on January 06, 1985?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 06, 1985?
- Who was the Pope on January 06, 1985?
What day of the week was January 06, 1985?
January 06, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 6th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 06, 1985 can also be written as 1/6/1985 in the US and as 6/1/1985 in UK and Europe.
January 06, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 6th 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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January 06, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 06, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on January 6th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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January 06, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 06, 1985 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 06, 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 06, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:11 pm and setting at 08:07 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1985.
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Who was born on January 06, 1985?
Famous people born on January 06, 1985:
- Inge Vermeulen
Brazilian-dutch player in field hockey (d. 2015).
- Christielle Burbach
French victim of homicide, aged four.
- Ben Haenow
English singer.
- Amalie Bruun
- Michael Langer
- Pang Jiaying
- Adam Pearson
- Emanuele Prataviera
- Wilson Reis
- Richard Ryan
- Hugh Skinner
- Valerij Sorokin
- Suarez
- Adriana Szili
- Yasin Çakmak
- Daniele Giorgi
- Miroslav Todić
- Abel Aguilar
- Tarell Brown
Whose famous birthday is on January 6th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 6th:
![Kate McKinnon]()
Kate McKinnonKate mckinnon is a comedian known for her work on saturday night live and her impressions of famous personalities.
![Rowan Atkinson]()
Rowan AtkinsonRowan Atkinson is a British actor, comedian, and screenwriter, best known for his roles in the sitcoms 'Mr.
![Norman Reedus]()
Norman ReedusAmerican actor and model, known for his roles in the walking dead's series daryl dixon and murphy macmanus' 1999 film the boondock saints...
![Adriano Celentano]()
Adriano CelentanoItalian singer-songwriter, actor, and director.
![Olga Georges-Picot]()
Olga Georges-PicotFrench family noted, the daughter of a chinese ambassador.
![Jérémie Renier]()
Jérémie RenierBelgian actor.
![Loretta Young]()
Loretta YoungAmerican actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.
![Danny Pintauro]()
Danny PintauroAmerican actor seen playing young jonathan in the tv sitcom, "who's the boss?".
![Mickey Hargitay]()
Mickey HargitayAmerican physical culturist mr.
![Danny Thomas]()
Danny ThomasDeerfield, michigan -- comedian (show).
January 06, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 39 years 4 months old,
or 472 months and 4 days old,
or 2052 weeks and 5 days old,
or 14369 days old,
if you were born on January 06, 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 January 06, 1985?
There are 241 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 6th 2025.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 06, 1985?
You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 06, 1985.
January 06, 1985: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 06, 1985:
- Robert H W Welch Jr
John birch society, founder and leader of the united states, is killed at 85.
- Vladimir Konstantinovič Kokkinaki
What famous deaths happened on January 6th?
Famous deaths on January 6th:
![Rudolf Nureyev]()
Rudolf NureyevRussian-french choreographer and dancer (d. 1993).
![Sidney Poitier]()
Sidney PoitierAmerican actor.
![Silvana Pampanini]()
Silvana PampaniniItalian film actress from the 1950s.
![Om Puri]()
Om PuriRenowned Indian actor known for his versatile roles in films.
![Pat Harrington]()
Pat HarringtonJr.
- Loui Braille
Inventor of the Braille system, a widely used method of reading and writing for the visually impaired.
- Genecis Mendel
Considered the father of genetics, he discovered the basic principles of heredity through his experiments with pea plants.
- Cicilia Mandela
South African anti-apartheid activist and politician.
- Ron Asheton
Ron Asheton was an American guitarist and songwriter, best known as a founding member of the rock band The Stooges.
- Messiyah Mendel
Known for his work in genetics and the study of pea plants.
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January 06, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on January 06, 1985:
- Epiphany (National Holiday) in Italy
- Christianity (except Eastern and Oriental Orthodox who follow the Julian Calendar) - Epiphany of the Lord (a.k.a. "Twelfth Day of Christmas" and Three Kings Day in some areas).
- In the Irish Calendar- Little Christmas or Nollaig na mBan (Women's Christmas) and/or Twelfth Day.
- Twelfth Night, or The Lord of Misrule
- Rastafari movement - Celebration of the ceremonial birthday of Haile Selassie
- Ancient Latvia - Zvaigznes Diena observed
- Armenian Christmas (except in the Holy Land where it's on January 18th - old calendar)
January 06, 1985: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on January 06, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 31st and January 6th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
January 06, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on January 06, 1985 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
January 06, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?
The music chart in the USA on January 06, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Madonna - Like A Virgin
- Duran Duran - Wild Boys
- The Honeydrippers - Sea Of Love
- New Edition - Cool It Now
- Pat Benatar - We Belong
January 06, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?
The number 1 song in the UK on January 06, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
January 06, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?
The music chart in the UK on January 06, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 songs:
- Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
- Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
- Wham! - Last Christmas / Everything She Wants
- Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone
- Wham! - I'm Your Man
January 06, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?
The number 1 R&B song on January 06, 1985 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.
January 06, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?
The R&B music chart on January 06, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 31st and January 6th. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:
- Midnight Star - Operator
- Ashford & Simpson - Solid
- The Temptations - Treat Her Like A Lady
- Glenn Jones - Show Me
- Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight
January 06, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on January 06, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Falcon and the Snowman
Release year: 1985
Directed by: John Schlesinger
Starring: Timothy Hutton, Sean Penn, Pat Hingle, Joyce Van Patten
The New Kids
Release year: 1985
Directed by: Sean S. Cunningham
Starring: Shannon Presby, Lori Loughlin, James Spader, John Philbin
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
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
Body Double
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Brian De Palma
Starring: Craig Wasson, Melanie Griffith, Gregg Henry, Deborah Shelton
Country: United States of America
January 06, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on January 06, 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:
Lucky Luke
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Terence Hill
Pushing Up Daisies
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Selina Barker
Fast Forward
Release year: 1984
Directed by: Sidney Poitier
Pogo 1104
Release year: 1984
Drei reizende Schwestern
Release year: 1984
January 06, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?
The bestselling books on January 06, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:
Dr. Burns' Prescription For Happiness
By: George Burns
The actor-comedian is well-known for sharing personal observations, stories, and anecdotes about life and how to increase happiness and well-being with laughter and goodwill.
Moses The Kitten
By: James Herriot
A small, bedraggled cat is found in a corner of a frozen pond. He is then taken to a nearby farm where he is nursed back into health. When he's healthy enough, he can join the rest of the animals.
God Knows
By: Joseph Heller
Joseph Heller's powerful and moving novel, which is both funny and deeply moving, tells the story of David. David is the legendary warrior king of Israel and husband to Bathsheba. Now, meet David the Jewish child, the plagiarized poet and …
The Fourth Protocol
By: Frederick Forsyth
It's a time of political turmoil in Great Britain. Behind the Iron Curtain, an insidious plot is being devised, a plan so dangerous that even the KGB is unaware of it.
The Butter Battle Book
By: Dr. Seuss
The Butter Battlebook, Dr. Seuss’s classic cautionary tale, teaches readers the importance of respecting differences. Although the Zooks and Yooks both love butter bread, animosity develops between them because they enjoy it differently.
January 06, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?
The most popular videogames on January 06, 1985 were those that achieved widespread recognition and player engagement close to that day, including:
Deathstar
The Earth Fighter Rayieza
Penguin Wars
Project Space Station
Chimera
Who was the US President on January 06, 1985?
On January 06, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 06, 1985?
On January 06, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on January 06, 1985?
On January 06, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.
What is special about January 6th?
January 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th 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 6th, such as:
- 2019 - 2018 moscow-constantinople schism: the chancellor of the ukrainian orthodox church (moscow patriarchate) describes the granting of autocephaly on january 5 to the orthodox church of ukraine as "a secular event."
- 2018 - Casamance conflict, 13 people are killed by gunmen near ziguinchor (senegal).
- 2017 - Russian military intervention in syria's civil war: russia begins withdrawal of its forces from syria. russia's aircraft carrier battle group was the first to depart. the united nations declares that the ceasefire is holding "largely".
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 January 1985?
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.
