What happened on Thursday April 11, 1985?

Here's what happened on April 11, 1985:

• Enver Hoxha, Albanian Communist Leader, dies at 76 Enver Hoxha, the longest-serving communist leader in Albania, died on April 11, 1985, at the age of 76. He had been in declining health due to complications from diabetes and a recent heart attack. His death marked the end of his 40-year rule over Albania. source: britannica.com
• USS Coral Sea collides with Ecuadorian tanker off Cuba On April 11, 1985, the U.S. aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea collided with the Ecuadorian oil tanker Napo approximately 45 miles southeast of Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The collision occurred during night flight operations, causing significant damage to both vessels but resulting in no injuries. The Coral Sea sustained damage to its starboard side and some communications equipment, while the Napo suffered a 30-foot hole in its port bow and a bent bow mast. Both ships were able to proceed to Guantanamo Bay under their own power for repairs. source: washingtonpost.com
• Tears for Fears' 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World' reaches number 2 on UK Singles Chart On April 11, 1985, 'Everybody Wants to Rule the World' by Tears for Fears peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart, marking a significant achievement for the band. source: officialcharts.com
• R&B Chart Topper 'Back In Stride' by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly was the number one R&B song, showcasing the continued popularity of soul and R&B music in the mid-1980s.

Events in 1985

April 11, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 11, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 101st day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 11, 1985 can also be written as 4/11/1985 in the US and as 11/4/1985 in UK and Europe.

April 11, 1985 in April 1985 calendar

Famous people born on April 11, 1985:

• Barkhad Abdi

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Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on April 11th

Famous people died on April 11, 1985:

• Enver Hoxha

  Communist leader who ruled Albania from 1944 to 1985, establishing a strict Stalinist regime and isolating the country from most...

• John Gilroy

  English illustrator and artist (d. 1985).

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on April 11th

April 11, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 11, 1985 was We Are The World by USA for Africa, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. USA for Africa - We Are The World
2. Phil Collins - One More Night
3. Madonna - Crazy For You
4. Commodores - Nightshift
5. Madonna - Material Girl

April 11, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 11, 1985 was Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
2. USA For Africa - We Are The World
3. Philip Bailey With Phil Collins - Easy Lover
4. Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer
5. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasuredome

April 11, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 11, 1985 was Back In Stride by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, according to the music chart for the week April 8th and April 14th.

1. Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly - Back In Stride
2. Commodores - Nightshift
3. Wilton Felder With Bobby Womack - I'll Still Be Lookin' Up To You
4. Luther Vandross - 'Til My Baby Comes Home
5. Jesse Johnson's Revue - Be Your Man

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 11th is Aries.

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April 11, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 11, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 11, 1985 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 11, 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 April 11, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 01:07 am and setting at 11:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1985 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1985.

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Someone born on April 11, 1985 is:

41 years 1 month old,

or 493 months and 14 days old,

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or 15019 days old,

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You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 11, 1985.

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