August 16, 1985, was a Friday. It was 39 years, 3 months, and 6 days ago. The zodiac star sign for this date is Leo.
Notable events that occurred on August 16, 1985:
These songs were on top of the music charts in the United States and the United Kingdom on August 16, 1985:
These songs were dominating the music charts:
The movie "European Vacation" was at the top of the box office on this day.
This date was 14,343 days ago. Approximately 478 months have passed. It was the 228th day of 1985, in week 33. 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.
Let's take a walk down memory lane.
It is Friday, August 16, 1985. Babies who are born today will have the star sign Leo. People have "that Friday feeling" and are excited for the weekend.
The summer of 1985 is in full swing. The weather is warm, and the evenings are brighter than usual. Most schools and colleges are now finished until August or September. In America, the song "Shout" by Tears for Fears is at the top of the singles charts, while "Into The Groove" by Madonna 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", "Dallas", "Knots Landing", and "Who's the Boss?". Meanwhile, gamers are playing titles such as "Galaxian", "Mario Bros.", "Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back", and "The Way of the Exploding Fist".
Children and teenagers are watching television shows such as "Danger Mouse", "Inspector Gadget", "The Charlie Brown and Snoopy Show", and "Heathcliff". Popular toys at the moment include Water Ring Toss, Cabbage Patch Kids, Masters of the Universe (figures), and Turnin' Turbo Dashboard.
These are news stories, trending topics, and fads that were popular on August 16, 1985.
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Notable events that happened close to August 16, 1985.
Photographs of mid-1980s fashion and hairstyles.
TV audiences were watching the following shows on August 16, 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 August 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 August 16, 1991, instead.
Celebrities, historical figures, and other notable people who were born on August 16.
Ronald Reagan was the President of the United States on August 16, 1985.
Margaret Thatcher was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Garret FitzGerald was the Taoiseach of Ireland.
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