October 12, 1985, was a Saturday. It was 39 years, 1 month, and 9 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Libra.
What happened on October 12, 1985?
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on October 12, 1985:
These were the top five songs on the Billboard Hot 100 chart:
The movie "Invasion U.S.A." was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 14,285 days ago. Approximately 476 months have passed. It was the 285th day of 1985, in week 41. The decade was the eighties. People born on this day are currently 39 years old and belong to the Millennial generation. We have gone through approximately 159 seasons of weather since this date.
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It is Saturday, October 12, 1985. Anyone born today will have the star sign Libra. People are currently enjoying their weekend.
The summer is long gone. Temperatures have become much cooler, and the evenings are beginning to get darker. There is a fresh, earthy scent in the air, and fallen leaves have carpeted driveways, lawns, pathways, and sidewalks. In America, the song "Oh Sheila" by Ready for the World is at the top of the singles charts, while "The Power Of Love" by Jennifer Rush is the number-one song in the UK.
Ronald Reagan is the President of the United States, and the movie Invasion U.S.A. 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 Ian Stewart, Paul Castellano, Phil Lynott, and Christa McAuliffe would all still be alive. On TV, people are watching popular shows such as "Trapper John, M.D.", "Knight Rider", "Who's the Boss?", and "The Equalizer".
Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Galaxian", "Missile Command", "Tetris", and "Gauntlet". Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero", "Alvin and the Chipmunks", "The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show", and "Adventures of the Gummi Bears". Popular toys at the moment include Hungry Hungry Hippos, Monchhichi / Chicaboo, Space Lego, and My Little Pony (figures).
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on October 12, 1985.
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Notable events that happened close to October 12, 1985.
TV audiences were watching the following shows on October 12, 1985:
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.
Cartoons and TV shows that children and teenagers were watching on this day in 1985:
Toys and games that were popular in 1985:
Popular video games that people were playing in October 1985.
If you were born on this date, then it is unlikely that you will remember anything from the year 1985.
This is because humans find it difficult to retrieve memories of their early childhood.
If you are looking for some childhood nostalgia, then you should check out October 12, 1991, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on October 12.
Italian operatic tenor Deceased
Born on October 12, 1935
He turned 50 on this day in 1985.
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on October 12, 1985.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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