What happened on Friday January 04, 1985?

Here's what happened on January 04, 1985:

• First British mobile phone call made on January 4, 1985 The first mobile phone call in the UK was made on January 4, 1985, by Vodafone's chairman, Sir Ernest Harrison. The call was made using a Motorola DynaTAC 8000X, marking a significant milestone in telecommunications history. This event paved the way for the widespread adoption of mobile technology in the UK and beyond. source: bbc.com
• Madonna's 'Like A Virgin' tops US charts Madonna's single 'Like A Virgin' reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, marking her first chart-topping hit. The song debuted at number 48 on November 17, 1984, and achieved the top position on December 22, 1984, where it remained for six consecutive weeks. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on January 10, 1985, for shipping a million copies across the United States. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Midnight Star's R&B hit On January 4, 1985, the R&B group Midnight Star released a hit single that gained significant popularity. The song showcased their unique sound and contributed to their success in the music industry during the 1980s. source: billboard.com

Events in 1985

January 04, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from January 1985

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January 04, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 4th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1985 can also be written as 1/4/1985 in the US and as 4/1/1985 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1985 in January 1985 calendar

Famous people born on January 04, 1985:

• Lenora Crichlow

  Lenora Crichlow is a British actress best known for her roles in television series such as 'Being Human,' where she played Annie Sawyer, and for appearances in 'Black Mirror,' 'Fast Girls,' and 'Sugar Rush.' She has earned recognition for her versatility and impactful performances in both dramatic and genre television. [bio]

• Ana Karina Áñez
• Aaron Brooks (basketball)
• Eric Weddle
• Al Jefferson
• Alfred Simonis
• Jung Sung-ryong
• Peter Franquart
• Aleš Neuwirth
• Bata Furai
• Réver
• Nikolaj Mančev

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on January 4th

Famous people died on January 04, 1985:

• Brian Horrocks

  Indian-english general (b. 1895).

• Lovro von Matačić

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on January 4th

January 04, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 04, 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 04, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 04, 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 04, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 04, 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 4th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 04, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 04, 1985 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 04, 1985 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 04, 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 04, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 02:27 pm and setting at 06:11 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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Someone born on January 04, 1985 is:

41 years 4 months old,

or 496 months and 21 days old,

or 2159 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15116 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 04, 1985?

There are 224 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 4th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 04, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 04, 1985.

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