August 28, 1985, was a Wednesday. It was 39 years, 2 months, and 24 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Virgo.
On August 28, 1985, the following songs were at the top of the music charts in the USA and the UK:
The following songs were dominating the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The top movie on this day was "European Vacation".
This date was 14,330 days ago. Approximately 478 months have passed. It was the 240th day of 1985, in week 35. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 39 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. 159 seasons of weather have come and gone since then.
Let's go back to the eighties.
It is Wednesday, August 28, 1985. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Virgo. It is "Hump Day", so many are beginning to think about the weekend ahead.
The summer of 1985 is coming to an end and fall is just around the corner. Labor Day weekend is a few days away, which means that many Americans are planning barbecues and other social gatherings. In America, the song "The Power Of Love" by Huey Lewis & the News is at the top of the singles charts, while "I Got You Babe" by UB40 & Chrissie Hynde is the number-one song in the UK.
Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie European Vacation is at the top of the box office. Margaret Thatcher is the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. In fashion, women are wearing long sweaters, fishnet stockings, fingerless gloves, jumpsuits, over-sized scarves, miniskirts, stirrup pants, and spandex cycling shorts. Meanwhile, men are wearing Hawaiian shirts, flannel, shell suits, and wool sport coats.
Because it's 1985, the radio stations are being dominated by the likes of Tears For Fears, USA For Africa, A-ha, Foreigner, Madonna, Wham! and Phil Collins. If you were to travel back to this day, notable figures such as Rock Hudson, Ian Stewart, Paul Castellano, and Phil Lynott would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "The Two Ronnies", "Last of the Summer Wine", "Only Fools and Horses", and "Scarecrow and Mrs. King".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Donkey Kong", "Tetris", "Boulder Dash", and "Back to the Future". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Cockleshell Bay", "Inspector Gadget", "The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show", and "Muppet Babies". Popular toys at the moment include the Big Wheel (tricycle), Space Lego, the Lego train set, and Sylvanian Families.
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In August 1985, TV audiences were watching the following series:
1985 saw the introduction of cars such as the Chevrolet Astro, the Honda Integra, the Nissan Pathfinder, the Dodge Lancer, the Ford Scorpio, and the Subaru XT.
If you were a kid on August 28, 1985, then you were probably watching the following cartoons and TV shows:
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If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1985.
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If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out August 28, 1991, instead.
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Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on August 28, 1985.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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