What happened on Monday May 06, 1985?

Here's what happened on May 06, 1985:

• NASA Space Shuttle Mission 51-B lands successfully NASA's Space Shuttle Challenger completed its 17th mission, STS-51-B, on May 6, 1985, landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California. The mission, which lasted 7 days, 8 minutes, and 46 seconds, involved deploying the Spacelab-3 module for microgravity research and was the first operational flight of the Spacelab series developed by the European Space Agency. source: nasa.gov
• 20th Academy of Country Music Awards held at Knott's Berry Farm The 20th Academy of Country Music Awards ceremony took place on May 6, 1985, at Knott's Berry Farm in Buena Park, California. Hosted by Glen Campbell, Janie Fricke, and Loretta Lynn, the event honored outstanding achievements in country music. Alabama dominated the evening, securing three awards, including Entertainer of the Year, Top Vocal Group, and Album of the Year for "Roll On." The Judds received accolades for Top Vocal Duo and Song of the Year for "Why Not Me." Other notable winners included George Strait as Top Male Vocalist and Reba McEntire as Top Female Vocalist. source: upi.com
• Julie Vega, notable Filipino child actress, dies at 16 Julie Vega, born Julie Pearl Apostol Postigo on May 21, 1968, was a celebrated Filipino actress and singer. She gained fame for her role in the television series 'Anna Liza' and won two FAMAS Awards for Best Child Actress. Tragically, she passed away on May 6, 1985, at the age of 16, due to cardiac arrest secondary to bronchopneumonia. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1985

May 06, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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May 06, 1985 was a Monday and it was the 126th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1985 can also be written as 5/6/1985 in the US and as 6/5/1985 in UK and Europe.

May 06, 1985 in May 1985 calendar

Famous people born on May 06, 1985:

• Chris Paul

  Chris Paul is a renowned NBA point guard for the Phoenix Suns, widely considered one of the best playmakers in basketball history.

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on May 6th

May 06, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 06, 1985 was Crazy For You by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. Madonna - Crazy For You
2. USA for Africa - We Are The World
3. Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)
4. DeBarge - Rhythm Of The Night
5. Murray Head - One Night In Bangkok

May 06, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 06, 1985 was 19 by Paul Hardcastle, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. Paul Hardcastle - 19
2. Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer
3. Bronski Beat & Marc Almond - I Feel Love (Medley)
4. Duran Duran - A View To A Kill
5. DeBarge - Rhythm Of The Night

May 06, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 06, 1985 was We Are The World by USA For Africa, according to the music chart for the week May 6th and May 12th.

1. USA For Africa - We Are The World
2. Debarge - Rhythm Of the Night
3. Kool & The Gang - Fresh
4. Mary Jane Girls - In My House
5. Sade - Smooth Operator

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.

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May 06, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 06, 1985 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 May 06, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 07:45 am.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on May 06, 1985

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Someone born on May 06, 1985 is:

41 years and 18 days old,

or 492 months and 18 days old,

or 2141 weeks and 6 days old,

or 14993 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 1985?

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 6th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on May 06, 1985.

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