What happened on Saturday August 03, 1985?

Here's what happened on August 03, 1985:

• Deadly train collision in Flaujac, France On August 3, 1985, a head-on collision occurred between two trains near Flaujac, France, resulting in 35 fatalities and 91 injuries. The accident was caused by a communication error between stationmasters at Assier and Gramat, leading to the authorization of a local train's departure onto a single-track section without accounting for an oncoming express train. This tragedy highlighted the critical need for improved communication and signaling systems on single-track lines. source: fr.wikipedia.org
• O.J. Simpson inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame O.J. Simpson, renowned for his exceptional NFL career, was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 3, 1985. His achievements include leading the league in rushing yards four times and becoming the first player to rush for over 2,000 yards in a single season. source: cbssports.com
• Madonna's 'Into the Groove' reaches number one on UK Singles Chart On August 3, 1985, Madonna's 'Into the Groove' achieved the number one position on the UK Singles Chart, marking her first chart-topping single in the UK. The song, co-written and co-produced by Madonna and Stephen Bray for the film 'Desperately Seeking Susan', held the top spot for four consecutive weeks, becoming one of her most successful singles in the UK. source: officialcharts.com
• Nihilator sets world record in harness racing On August 3, 1985, Nihilator set a world record by pacing a mile in 1:49.3 at the Meadowlands Racetrack in New Jersey. This was the first time a horse had paced a sub-1:50 mile in a competitive race. source: harnessmuseum.com

Events in 1985

August 03, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 03, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 215th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 03, 1985 can also be written as 8/3/1985 in the US and as 3/8/1985 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on August 03, 1985:

• Georgina Haig

  Georgina Haig is an Australian actress best known for her roles in the television series 'Fringe' and as Queen Elsa in the fourth season of 'Once Upon a Time.' She has also appeared in various Australian television and film productions. [bio]

• Sonny Bill Williams

  Prominent New Zealand athlete who has excelled in rugby league, rugby union, and professional boxing.

• Constance (humorist)
• Brent Kutzle

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on August 3rd

Famous people died on August 03, 1985:

• Ennio Neri
• Ludwig Jetzinger
• Arduino Cerutti

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on August 3rd

August 03, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 03, 1985 was Shout by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Tears For Fears - Shout
2. Paul Young - Everytime You Go Away
3. Sting - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
4. Whitney Houston - You Give Good Love
5. Bruce Springsteen - Glory Days

August 03, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 03, 1985 was Frankie by Sister Sledge, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Sister Sledge - Frankie
2. Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F
3. Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
4. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
5. Madonna - Crazy For You

August 03, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 03, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week July 29th and August 4th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
2. Debarge - Who's Holding Donna Now
3. Cameo - Attack Me With Your Love
4. Rene & Angela - Save Your Love (For #1)
5. Luther Vandross - It's Over Now

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 3rd is Leo.

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August 03, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 03, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 03, 1985 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 03, 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 August 03, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 09:38 pm and setting at 09:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Aug 30, 1985.

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Someone born on August 03, 1985 is:

40 years 9 months old,

or 489 months and 21 days old,

or 2129 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14904 days old,

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You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 03, 1985.

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