What happened on Friday July 05, 1985?

Here's what happened on July 05, 1985:

• First global circumnavigation by a balloon completed On July 5, 1985, the first successful global circumnavigation by a balloon was completed by the crew of the Double Eagle II. The journey began in the United States and took 21 days, covering approximately 30,000 miles. This historic flight marked a significant achievement in aviation and exploration. source: nasa.gov
• Zimbabwe's ruling party leads in 1985 parliamentary elections In the 1985 parliamentary elections, Prime Minister Robert Mugabe's Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF) secured a majority, winning 57 of the 79 seats contested. The opposition Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU), led by Joshua Nkomo, won 12 seats, with results from the remaining constituencies pending. The elections highlighted deep political and ethnic divisions, particularly between the Shona-speaking majority and the Ndebele minority in Matabeleland. source: washingtonpost.com
• Nick O'Malley born in Sheffield, England Nick O'Malley, the bassist for Arctic Monkeys, was born on July 5, 1985, in Sheffield, England. He joined the band in 2006, replacing original bassist Andy Nicholson. source: famousbirthdays.com

Events in 1985

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

LIFE magazines from July 1985

Newspapers from Jul. 05, 1985

Your poster from July 05, 1985

July 05, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 186th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 05, 1985 can also be written as 7/5/1985 in the US and as 5/7/1985 in UK and Europe.

July 05, 1985 in July 1985 calendar

Famous people born on July 05, 1985:

• Megan Rapinoe

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• Tess Holliday

  Tess Holliday is a pioneering plus-size model who has challenged traditional beauty standards and become a prominent body positivity...

• Nick O'Malley

  Nick O'Malley is the bass player of the internationally acclaimed rock band Arctic Monkeys.

• François Arnaud (actor)

  François Arnaud is a Canadian actor known for his compelling performances in TV series like 'The Borgias' and 'Midnight, Texas', showcasing...

• Yojiro Noda
• Richard Wood
• Stephanie McIntosh
• Luíz Carlos
• Franko Bushati
• Ludovic Gotin
• Gediminas Vičius
• Borče Manevski
• Lucía Pérez

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on July 5th

Famous people died on July 05, 1985:

• Paulino Uzcudun

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on July 5th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on July 05, 1985 was Sussudio by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

1. Phil Collins - Sussudio
2. Duran Duran - A View To A Kill
3. Prince - Raspberry Beret
4. Bryan Adams - Heaven
5. Survivor - The Search Is Over

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

The number 1 song in the UK on July 05, 1985 was Frankie by Sister Sledge, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

1. Sister Sledge - Frankie
2. Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F
3. Madonna - Crazy For You
4. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
5. Bruce Springsteen - I'm On Fire / Born In The USA

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

The number 1 R&B song on July 05, 1985 was Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week July 1st and July 7th.

1. Freddie Jackson - Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
2. Loose Ends - Hangin' On A String
3. Prince And The Revolution - Raspberry Beret
4. Rene & Angela - Save Your Love (For #1)
5. Jesse Johnson's Revue - Can You Help Me

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 5th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 05, 1985 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 05, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 10:42 pm and setting at 09:43 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jul 31, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on July 05, 1985

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Someone born on July 05, 1985 is:

40 years 10 months old,

or 490 months and 20 days old,

or 2133 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14934 days old,

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

There are 41 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 5th 2026.

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

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

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