What happened on Tuesday October 01, 1985?

Here's what happened on October 01, 1985:

• Israeli Air Force bombing of PLO headquarters in Tunis On October 1, 1985, Israel conducted Operation Wooden Leg, a long-range airstrike targeting the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) headquarters in Hammam Chott, near Tunis, Tunisia. The operation involved eight F-15 fighter jets, which flew over 2,000 kilometers, refueling mid-flight, to destroy the PLO complex. The attack resulted in the deaths of between 47 and 71 people, including Palestinians and Tunisians, and injured between 65 and 100 others. Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat narrowly escaped the attack, as he was not present at the time. The strike was in retaliation for the killing of three Israelis in Cyprus by a PLO faction. The United Nations Security Council condemned the attack as a violation of Tunisia's sovereignty and international law. source: washingtonpost.com
• Nintendo launches Super Mario Bros. in the United States On October 1, 1985, Nintendo released Super Mario Bros. for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in the United States. This game became a landmark title in the video game industry, significantly contributing to the revival of the gaming market after the crash of 1983. It introduced players to the iconic character Mario and set the standard for platform games that followed. source: britannica.com
• E.B. White, renowned American writer, dies at 86 E.B. White, the acclaimed author of children's classics like 'Charlotte's Web' and 'Stuart Little,' passed away on October 1, 1985, at his home in North Brooklin, Maine, after a prolonged illness. He was 86 years old. source: upi.com
• Birth of Dizzee Rascal On October 1, 1985, Dizzee Rascal, a prominent British musician and pioneer of grime music, was born. He would later become a significant influence in the UK music scene, known for his innovative sound and groundbreaking contributions to urban music.

Events in 1985

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

LIFE magazines from October 1985

Newspapers from Oct. 01, 1985

October 01, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 274th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 01, 1985 can also be written as 10/1/1985 in the US and as 1/10/1985 in UK and Europe.

October 01, 1985 in October 1985 calendar

Famous people born on October 01, 1985:

• Dizzee Rascal

  Pioneering British grime rapper who revolutionized UK urban music in the early 2000s, achieving significant mainstream success with...

• T-Pai T-Pain

  Influential hip-hop artist and producer famous for popularizing auto-tune in contemporary music and creating numerous hit songs.

• Isis King

  Pioneering transgender model who made history as the first transgender contestant on America's Next Top Model, becoming an important LGBTQ+...

• Porcelain Black

  American singer-songwriter with alternative music background, known for her unique musical style and crossover potential.

• Tea Obreht

  Award-winning novelist known for her critically acclaimed literary works exploring complex narratives and cultural themes.

• Catrinel Menghia
• Tirunesh Dibaba
• Emerald Fennell

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on October 1st

Famous people died on October 01, 1985:

• E. B. White

  Renowned American writer known for his work at The New Yorker.

• Elwyn Brooks White

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on October 1st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 01, 1985 was Money For Nothing by Dire Straits, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
2. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
3. Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
4. A-Ha - Take On Me
5. Madonna - Dress You Up

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 01, 1985 was Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. David Bowie & Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street
2. Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero
3. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
4. UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
5. Baltimora - Tarzan Boy

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 01, 1985 was You Are My Lady by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week September 30th and October 6th.

1. Freddie Jackson - You Are My Lady
2. Bobby Womack - I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much
3. Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
4. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
5. Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew - The Show

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 1st is Libra.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 01, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 01, 1985 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 01, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 88% full, rising at 07:54 pm and setting at 10:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on October 01, 1985

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Someone born on October 01, 1985 is:

40 years 6 months old,

or 486 months and 2 days old,

or 2113 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14794 days old,

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

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 1st 2026.

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

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

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