What happened on Sunday September 22, 1985?

Here's what happened on September 22, 1985:

• Plaza Accord Signed The Plaza Accord was signed in New York City, a landmark international financial agreement between France, West Germany, Japan, the United Kingdom, and the United States. The accord aimed to depreciate the U.S. dollar in relation to other major currencies, significantly impacting global economic dynamics and trade relationships.
• Mexico City Earthquake A devastating earthquake struck Mexico City, causing widespread destruction and claiming approximately 2,000 lives. This catastrophic event became one of the most significant natural disasters in Mexico's modern history, leading to massive urban rescue and reconstruction efforts.
• First Farm Aid Benefit Concert The inaugural Farm Aid benefit concert was held at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. This star-studded event featured performances by legendary musicians including Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, Willie Nelson, John Mellencamp, Neil Young, B.B. King, Loretta Lynn, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty. The concert aimed to raise awareness and funds for struggling American farmers.
• France Admits Rainbow Warrior Attack The French Premier publicly confessed to the government's involvement in the attack on the Rainbow Warrior, a Greenpeace vessel, revealing a significant international diplomatic incident involving environmental activism and state-sponsored sabotage.
• Michael Spinks Defeats Larry Holmes In a historic boxing match, Michael Spinks defeated Larry Holmes to become the Heavyweight Boxing Champion. This was a remarkable achievement as Spinks became the first light heavyweight to defeat a reigning heavyweight champion, challenging traditional boxing weight class limitations.
• 37th Emmy Awards The 37th Emmy Awards celebrated outstanding television achievements, with notable wins for 'Cagney and Lacey', 'The Cosby Show', and Tyne Daly, highlighting the era's most significant television programming and performances.

Events in 1985

September 22, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Sep. 22, 1985

Newspapers from Sep. 22, 1985

September 22, 1985: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Cleveland Browns - Dallas Cowboys : 7 - 20
• Denver Broncos - Atlanta Falcons : 44 - 28
• Detroit Lions - Indianapolis Colts : 6 - 14
• Houston Oilers - Pittsburgh Steelers : 0 - 20
• Kansas City Chiefs - Miami Dolphins : 0 - 31

September 22, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 265th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 22, 1985 can also be written as 9/22/1985 in the US and as 22/9/1985 in UK and Europe.

September 22, 1985 in September 1985 calendar

Famous people born on September 22, 1985:

• Tatiana Maslany

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• Erin Marie Hogan
• Damiano Carrara
• Rima Fakih

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on September 22nd

Famous people died on September 22, 1985:

• Axel Springer

  Influential German media entrepreneur who revolutionized post-war journalism through publications like Bild and Hamburger Abendblatt,...

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on September 22nd

September 22, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 22, 1985 was Money For Nothing by Dire Straits, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
2. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
3. John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
4. Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero
5. Phil Collins - Don't Lose My Number

September 22, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 22, 1985 was Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. David Bowie & Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street
2. Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero
3. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
4. UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
5. Baltimora - Tarzan Boy

September 22, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 22, 1985 was Oh Sheila by Ready For The World, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
2. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
3. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
4. Freddie Jackson - You Are My Lady
5. 9.9 - All Of Me For All Of You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 22nd is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 22, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 22, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 22, 1985 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 22, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 03:50 pm and setting at 12:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 30, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Sep 29, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on September 22, 1985

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Someone born on September 22, 1985 is:

39 years 7 months old,

or 475 months and 15 days old,

or 2067 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14472 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 22, 1985?

There are 138 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday September 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 22, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 22, 1985.

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