Friday December 20, 1985: on this day

December 20, 1985 was the 354th day of the year 1985, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 20, 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 December 20, 1985, who was born and died on December 20, 1985, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 20, 1985, which were the most popular songs (ex. Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie), movies (e.g. Phenomena, directed by Dario Argento), TV series (e.g. The Dunera Boys) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 20th, 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 20, 1985?


December 20, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 354th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1985 can also be written as 12/20/1985 in the US and as 20/12/1985 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1985 in December 1985 calendar

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December 20, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 20, 1985:

  • Denis potvin passes bobby orr as nhl defenseman scorer (916 points).
  • Howard cosell retires from television sports after 20 years with abc.
  • Position of american poet laureate established (robert warren is first).
  • Pope john paul ii announces the institution of world youth day.

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December 20, 1985: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Denver Broncos - Seattle Seahawks : 27 - 24
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December 20, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 20, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

Ox chinese zodiac sign

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 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 December 20th, 1985 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 20, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 20, 1985 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 December 20, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 12:47 pm and setting at 01:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1985.

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Who was born on December 20, 1985?


Famous people born on December 20, 1985:

  • Marbin Jones

    NBA star known for his incredible scoring ability.

  • Treson Cooper

    Treson Cooper is a renowned football player who has achieved great success in his career.

  • Kishaun Gaines

    Talented musician who gained fame for his unique style of music.

  • Cecia D'Anastasio

    Italian politician and Member of the European Parliament.

  • Talonda Wilson

    Talonda Wilson is an entrepreneur who founded a successful e-commerce platform for small businesses.

  • Ari Fleischer

    Specializes in cybersecurity and data protection.

  • Gilbert Kirwa

    Kenyan runner.

  • Jillian Grace

    American model.

  • Elizaveta Bojarskaja
  • Guo Dan
  • Dino Djiba
  • Maura Gancitano
  • Joe Maloy
  • Ilijan Micanski
  • Damiano Verri
  • Lukáš Zoubele
  • The Haxan Cloak

Whose famous birthday is on December 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 20th:

  • Jaydy Michel
    Jaydy Michel

    Mexican actress known for her work in telenovelas.

  • Jonah Hill
    Jonah Hill

    American actor known for his roles in comedy films.

  • Bob Morley
    Bob Morley

    Actor.

  • Alain de Botton
    Alain de Botton

    Swiss-english philosopher, author.

  • Jenny Agutter
    Jenny Agutter

    British actress known for her roles in 'Logan's Run' and 'An American Werewolf in London'.

  • Nicole de Boer
    Nicole de Boer

    Canadian actress.

  • David Cook
    David Cook

    American singer, winner on american idol.

  • John Hillerman
    John Hillerman

    American actor, stage and film.

  • Audrey Totter
    Audrey Totter

    Joliet, illinois -- actress (carpetbaggers, set-up).

  • George Roy Hill
    George Roy Hill

    American film director (born in 1922).

See more famous people and celebrities born on December 20th

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December 20, 1985: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 38 years 4 months old,

or 460 months and 5 days old,

or 2000 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14006 days old,

if you were born on December 20, 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 December 20, 1985?

There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 20, 1985.

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December 20, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 20, 1985:

  • Ameer Ali

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Angelo Arcari
  • Luigi Cresta
  • Giovanni Sissa
  • Joseph Hasler
  • Coral McInnes Buttsworth

What famous deaths happened on December 20th?

Famous deaths on December 20th:

  • Brittany Murphy
    Brittany Murphy

    Brittany murphy was an american actress known for her roles in popular films such as clueless, 8 mile, and just married.

  • Carl Sagan
    Carl Sagan

    American astrophysicist and exobiologist.

  • John Steinbeck
    John Steinbeck

    American writer who wrote best-selling novels and was made into movies.

  • Thomas Newman
    Thomas Newman

    Actor/composer (cape fear) dies at 60 from a heart attack.

  • Bobby Darin
    Bobby Darin

    American singer, actor and recording artist.

  • Arnold Stang
    Arnold Stang

    American singer and actor (d. 2009).

  • Madge Sinclair
    Madge Sinclair

    Kingston, jamaica -- actress.

  • Helene Heigh
    Helene Heigh

    Actress (undercover woman teen age thunder), died at 86.

  • Mervil Meyer

    Renowned scientist who made significant contributions to the field of physics.

See more famous people and celebrities who died on December 20th

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December 20, 1985: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 20, 1985:

  • R.C. Saints - Saint Dominic of Silos
  • Also see December 20 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • The first All Faiths Day was celebrated in 2003 in Canandaigua, New York.

Observances on December 20, 1985:

  • International Human Solidarity Day
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December 20, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 20, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 16th and December 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


December 20, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1985 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 20, 1985: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Say You, Say Me youtube
  2. - Broken Wings youtube
  3. - Party All The Time
  4. - Alive & Kicking
  5. - Separate Lives

December 20, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 20, 1985: What was the music chart in the UK on that day?

The music chart in the UK on December 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Saving All My Love For You
  2. - Merry Christmas Everyone
  3. - I'm Your Man
  4. - Do They Know It's Christmas?
  5. - See The Day

December 20, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1985 was Don't Say No Tonight by Eugene Wilde, according to the R&B music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

December 20, 1985: What was the R&B music chart on that day?

The R&B music chart on December 20, 1985 is the list of the most popular R&B songs for the week December 16th and December 22nd. It included the following Top 5 R&B songs:

  1. - Don't Say No Tonight
  2. - Count Me Out
  3. - Say You, Say Me youtube
  4. - A Love Bizarre
  5. - Caravan of Love

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December 20, 1985: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 20, 1985 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

Head Office

Head Office

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ken Finkleman

Starring: Judge Reinhold, Eddie Albert, Lori-Nan Engler, Merritt Butrick

Revolution

Revolution

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Hugh Hudson

Starring: Al Pacino, Donald Sutherland, Nastassja Kinski, Joan Plowright

The Color Purple

The Color Purple

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Steven Spielberg

Starring: Danny Glover, Whoopi Goldberg, Oprah Winfrey, Margaret Avery

Country: United States of America

December 20, 1985: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 20, 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:

The Dunera Boys

The Dunera Boys

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Ben Lewin

Oliver Maass

Oliver Maass

Release year: 1985

The Cutting Room

The Cutting Room

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Warren Dudley

Blind Date

Blind Date

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Blake Edwards

Arsenal

Arsenal

Release year: 1985

Directed by: Steven C. Miller

December 20, 1985: What were the bestselling books on that day?

The bestselling books on December 20, 1985 were the literary works published close to that day that have achieved notable commercial success, including:

Lucky by Jackie Collins

Lucky

By:

Jackie Collins' #1 Bestseller -- and her most memorable heroine! Jackie Collins, the bestselling star has created the amazing story of Lucky Santangelo from Chances to Dangerous Kiss.

Charles & Diana by Ralph G. Martin

Charles & Diana

By:

This intimate portrait of future royalty of England is illustrated with 32 pages of photos. It draws from interviews with friends, family, confidants and associates of royal couple.

Secrets by Danielle Steel

Secrets

By:

Danielle Steel is America's #1 best-selling novelist. She has captured millions with novels like Family Album, Full Circle and Changes.

The Accidental Tourist by Anne Tyler

The Accidental Tourist

By:

"POIGNANT . . . FUNNY . . THE ACCIDENTAL TOURIST IS ONE HER BEST. . . . [TYLER] HAS NEVER BEEN STRONGER."-The

Texas by James A. Michener

Texas

By:

James A. Michener's epic saga spans four and a quarter centuries and chronicles Texas' epic history, from its Spanish roots during the age of conquistadors, to its current status as one of America’s most affluent and diverse states.

December 20, 1985: What were the most popular videogames on that day?

The most popular videogames on December 20, 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

Jason's Gem

Jason's Gem

Platform: ZX Spectrum

Genre: Action

Publisher: Mastertronic

King's Valley

King's Valley

Platform: MS-DOS, MSX, ZX Spectrum

Genre: Platform game

Publisher: Konami

Confuzion

Confuzion

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

Genre: Puzzle

Publisher: Incentive Software

Project Space Station

Project Space Station

Platform: Apple II, Commodore 64, DOS

Genre: Simulation

Publisher: HESware

history

Who was the US President on December 20, 1985?

On December 20, 1985 the US President was Ronald Reagan (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 20, 1985?

On December 20, 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 20, 1985?

On December 20, 1985 the Pope was St John Paul II.

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What is special about December 20th?

December 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of December. 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 December 20th, such as:

  • 2018 - In honor of former president barack obama, parts of ventura freeway in southern california will be renamed "president barack h. obama highway".
  • 2017 - Uber is a transport company, and not a digital services. the european court of justice (ecj), rules that uber must accept stricter licensing and regulation within the european union. uber was instructed to follow local taxi rules in barcelona when the case began.
  • 2016 - Six men are being held in ankara in connection to the assassination of andrei karlov (russian ambassador to 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 December 1985?

December 1985 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1985 calendar looked like.

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