What happened on Tuesday January 01, 1985?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1985:

• First mobile phone call in the UK made in 1985 The first mobile phone call in the UK was made on January 1, 1985, by Vodafone's chairman Sir Ernest Harrison. This historic call marked the beginning of mobile telecommunications in the UK, using the first commercial mobile network. The call was made from London to a colleague in Birmingham, showcasing the potential of mobile technology. source: bbc.com
• Creation of the Internet Domain Name System The Internet Domain Name System (DNS) was created in 1985 to provide a hierarchical naming system for computers, services, or any resource connected to the Internet. This system replaced the earlier method of using a hosts.txt file, allowing for easier navigation and management of internet addresses. The introduction of DNS has been fundamental to the growth and usability of the Internet as we know it today. source: icann.org
• First mobile phone call in Britain made by Michael Harrison On January 1, 1985, Michael Harrison, son of Vodafone's chairman Sir Ernest Harrison, made the UK's first mobile phone call from Parliament Square, London, to his father in Surrey. Using a Vodafone Transportable VT1, he said, "Hi Dad. It's Mike. This is the first-ever call made on a UK commercial mobile network." source: vodafone.co.uk
• Mubarak reinstates head of Coptic church On January 1, 1985, Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak issued a decree reinstating Pope Shenouda III as the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church after more than three years in exile. Shenouda was banished in September 1981 by President Anwar Sadat, who accused him of inciting sectarian strife. The reinstatement allowed Shenouda to return to Cairo in time to preside over the Coptic Christmas mass on January 6. source: washingtonpost.com
• First Mandatory Seat Belt Law in US New York becomes the first US state to implement a mandatory seat belt law, marking a significant milestone in road safety legislation.
• International Youth Year Begins The United Nations declares 1985 as International Youth Year, focusing on participation, development, and peace for young people worldwide.
• Steven Davis Birth Steven Davis, a notable Northern Irish football player, was born on this date.
• Deivson Rogerio da Silva Birth Deivson Rogerio da Silva, a Brazilian football player who later plays for Besiktas J.K., was born.

Events in 1985

January 01, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 01, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 1st day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1985 can also be written as 1/1/1985 in the US and as 1/1/1985 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1985 in January 1985 calendar

Famous people born on January 01, 1985:

• Tiago Splitter

  Brazilian professional basketball player who played in NBA and international competitions, known for his skills as a power forward and...

• Jeff Carter

  Canadian professional ice hockey player who has played in NHL for teams like Los Angeles Kings, known for his goal-scoring abilities.

• Jeff Carter (ice hockey)

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1985:

• Kamatari Fujiwara

  Renowned Japanese actor known for his significant contributions to Japanese cinema, particularly in post-war films by directors like Akira...

• Knud Vermehren
• Herbert Shelton
• H.A. Hambleton
• Mario Meggiorini

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on January 1st

January 01, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1985 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. Madonna - Like A Virgin
2. Duran Duran - Wild Boys
3. The Honeydrippers - Sea Of Love
4. New Edition - Cool It Now
5. Pat Benatar - We Belong

January 01, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 01, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
2. Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
3. Wham! - Last Christmas / Everything She Wants
4. Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone
5. Wham! - I'm Your Man

January 01, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 01, 1985 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the music chart for the week December 31st and January 6th.

1. Midnight Star - Operator
2. Ashford & Simpson - Solid
3. The Temptations - Treat Her Like A Lady
4. Glenn Jones - Show Me
5. Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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January 01, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1985 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1985 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 01, 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 January 01, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 12:52 pm and setting at 02:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 08, 1984 while the next full moon would come on Jan 07, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1985

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Someone born on January 01, 1985 is:

41 years 4 months old,

or 496 months and 24 days old,

or 2159 weeks and 6 days old,

or 15119 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1985?

There are 222 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 1st 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 01, 1985.

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