What happened on Thursday December 05, 1985?

Here's what happened on December 05, 1985:

• UK conducts nuclear test at Christmas Island On December 5, 1985, the United Kingdom conducted a nuclear test at Christmas Island, part of a series of tests known as the 'Operation Grapple' series. This test was part of the UK's efforts to develop and maintain its nuclear deterrent capabilities during the Cold War. The test raised significant international concern regarding nuclear proliferation and environmental impacts. source: britannica.com
• Christie's sets record with 1787 Château Lafite auction On December 5, 1985, Christie's auctioned a bottle of 1787 Château Lafite, believed to have been owned by Thomas Jefferson, for £105,000, setting a record for the most expensive wine sold at auction at that time. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Sam Shepard's 'A Lie of the Mind' premieres at Promenade Theatre in New York City Sam Shepard's play 'A Lie of the Mind' premiered on December 5, 1985, at the Promenade Theatre in New York City. Directed by Shepard, the production featured an ensemble cast including Harvey Keitel as Jake, Amanda Plummer as Beth, Aidan Quinn as Frankie, Geraldine Page as Lorraine, and Will Patton as Mike. The music was composed and performed by the Red Clay Ramblers. source: sam-shepard.com
• Birth of Frankie Muniz Frankie Muniz, an American child actor best known for his role in the television series 'Malcolm in the Middle', was born on this date. He would later become a prominent young actor in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Events in 1985

December 05, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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December 05, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 339th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 05, 1985 can also be written as 12/5/1985 in the US and as 5/12/1985 in UK and Europe.

December 05, 1985 in December 1985 calendar

Famous people born on December 05, 1985:

• Frankie Muniz

  Frankie Muniz is an American actor, musician, and racing driver, best known for his starring role as Malcolm in the Fox television family sitcom 'Malcolm in the Middle' (2000–2006). He has also pursued a career in professional racing and music. [bio]

• André-Pierre Gignac

  André-Pierre Gignac is a renowned French professional soccer player who has played for top clubs like Marseille and Tigres UANL in Mexico,...

• Josh Smith

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• Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktum
• Tom Sturridge

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on December 5th

Famous people died on December 05, 1985:

• Enrico Endrich

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on December 5th

December 05, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 1985 was Broken Wings by Mr. Mister, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. Mr. Mister - Broken Wings
2. Phil Collins - Separate Lives
3. Starship - We Built This City
4. Heart - Never
5. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me

December 05, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 05, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
2. Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone
3. Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
4. Wham! - I'm Your Man
5. Pet Shop Boys - West End Girls

December 05, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 05, 1985 was Caravan of Love by Isley, Jasper, Isley, according to the music chart for the week December 2nd and December 8th.

1. Isley, Jasper, Isley - Caravan of Love
2. Sheila E. - A Love Bizarre
3. Aretha Franklin - Who's Zoomin' Who
4. New Edition - Count Me Out
5. Eugene Wilde - Don't Say No Tonight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 05, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 05, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 05, 1985 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 05, 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 December 05, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 11:14 pm and setting at 01:13 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Dec 27, 1985.

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Someone born on December 05, 1985 is:

40 years 5 months old,

or 485 months and 19 days old,

or 2111 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14780 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 05, 1985?

There are 195 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 05, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 05, 1985.

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