Your place in the Universe on 1985
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1985 (MCMLXXXV in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1985th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1985 a year special to you? Discover what 1985 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1985, 1985 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1985, how old is someone born in 1985 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1985.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1985 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1985 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1985
- Who was the U.S. President in 1985?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1985?
- Who was the Pope in 1985?
- 1985: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1985?
- What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1985?
- What was the most popular movie in 1985?
- What was the best selling book in 1985?
- How old is someone born in 1985?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1985?
What was 1985 known for ?
- 1985 was a year of significant developments in technology, entertainment, and politics. Technology took some steps forward to lay the foundation for some things that are with us today. For instance, the Domain Name System for the Internet is created. This was a huge step forward, as the Internet would become popularized only about a decade after this point.
- Later in the year, Microsoft released “Windows 1.0” (in November of 1985). Steve Jobs also resigned from Apple in September of 1985, but would return to the company in 1997 after helping get Pixar off the ground from Lucasfilm’s computer graphics division. Jobs would remain CEO of Apple until 2011.
- This is also a year that was very important for today’s gamers. In September of 1985, Nintendo released Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The following month, Nintendo released the NES for the US market. Once this release was made, it created a new hobby for an entire generation.
- In the entertainment field, Madonna launched her first concert tour, dubbed “The Virgin Tour” in New York City. The immensely popular film Back to the Future made its premier in July, launching a franchise starring Michael J. Fox and Christopher Lloyd. In November of 1985, the famous comic strip Calvin and Hobbes made its debut.
- In a notable side development in archaeology, the wreckage of the infamous British passenger liner RMS Titanic was found after sinking in the North Atlantic in 1912.
- There was also a major political development revolving around the Cold War. In March of 1985, Mikhail Gorbachev became the head of the Soviet Union. This is significant because Gorbachev was the last leader of the Soviet Union. He acted in his capacity as General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union until the Soviet Union collapsed in 1991.
- The world population in 1985 was 4,870,921,740 people according to data by United Nations, Department of Economic and Social Affairs, Population Division. This figure includes both urban and rural populations. The urban population at that time accounted for 41.0% of the total population, which is roughly 2.0 billion individuals.The annual population change in 1985 was an increase of +87.1 million people, representing a percentage increase of +1.82% over the previous year.The average population density in 1985 was 21 persons per square mile (or 33 persons per square kilometer).
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Key World Leaders of 1985
Who was the U.S. President in 1985?
In 1985, Ronald Reagan (Republican) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from January 20, 1981 to January 20, 1989. During his presidency, he revitalized the economy through supply-side economics and helped end the Cold War through diplomacy with the Soviet Union.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1985?
In 1985 the UK Prime Minister was Margaret Thatcher (Conservative). During her premiership, she pursued free-market reforms, privatization, and was known for her firm leadership during the Falklands War.
Who was the Pope in 1985?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1985 was Pope St John Paul II who had held the papacy since 1978. During his long pontificate, he played a key role in the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, expanded interfaith dialogue, and was a strong advocate for human rights.
1985: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Deng Xiaoping
In 1985, Deng Xiaoping was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. As Paramount Leader of China, Deng was acknowledged for "sweeping economic reforms that have challenged Marxist orthodoxies".
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1985?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1985, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Crazy For You by Madonna
What was the number 1 song in the UK in 1985?
The number 1 song in the UK in 1985, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Easy Lover by Philip Bailey With Phil Collins
What was the most popular movie in 1985?
The most popular movie and box office hit was La notte by Michelangelo Antonioni
What was the best selling book in 1985?
How old is someone born in 1985?
Someone born in 1985 is 40 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1985?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1985 was the Year of the Ox.
Discover Zodiac Sign Characteristics and Personality Traits of people born under the Ox sign.