What happened on Sunday August 11, 1985?

Here's what happened on August 11, 1985:

• Space Shuttle Challenger returns to Kennedy Space Center after STS-51-F mission On August 11, 1985, the Space Shuttle Challenger was transported back to Kennedy Space Center, Florida, after completing its STS-51-F mission. The shuttle had landed at Edwards Air Force Base, California, on August 6, 1985, and was subsequently flown back to Florida for refurbishment and preparation for future missions. source: nasa.gov
• Rudolf Povarnitsin sets high jump world record at 2.40 meters On August 11, 1985, Soviet high jumper Rudolf Povarnitsin set a new world record by clearing 2.40 meters (7 feet 10 1/2 inches) in Donetsk, Ukraine, surpassing the previous record of 2.39 meters held by China's Zhu Jianhua. source: latimes.com
• Hubert Green wins 1985 PGA Championship at Cherry Hills Hubert Green secured his second major title by winning the 1985 PGA Championship at Cherry Hills Country Club in Colorado, finishing two strokes ahead of defending champion Lee Trevino. This victory marked Green's 19th and final win on the PGA Tour. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Nancy Lopez Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Nancy Lopez claimed victory at the Henredon LPGA Golf Classic, further establishing her reputation as a top women's golf competitor of the 1980s.

Events in 1985

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

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August 11, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1985 can also be written as 8/11/1985 in the US and as 11/8/1985 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1985 in August 1985 calendar

Famous people born on August 11, 1985:

• Jacqueline Fernandez

  Jacqueline Fernandez is a Sri Lankan actress, former model, and winner of the Miss Universe Sri Lanka pageant in 2006. She is best known for her work in the Indian film industry, especially Bollywood, where she has appeared in numerous commercially successful films. [bio]

• Young Dolph

  Prominent American rapper from Memphis known for his independent hip-hop career and tragically killed in a shooting in 2021.

• J-Boog

  R&B singer associated with the music group B2K, known for his performances in the early 2000s.

• Asher Roth

  American rapper known for his college-themed hip-hop music and breakthrough hit 'I Love College'.

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on August 11th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 11, 1985 was Shout by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Tears For Fears - Shout
2. Paul Young - Everytime You Go Away
3. Sting - If You Love Somebody Set Them Free
4. Corey Hart - Never Surrender
5. Huey Lewis & The News - Power Of Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on August 11, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Madonna - Into The Groove
2. UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
3. Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
4. Madonna - Holiday
5. Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)

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

The number 1 R&B song on August 11, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 5th and August 11th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
2. Debarge - Who's Holding Donna Now
3. Cameo - Attack Me With Your Love
4. Luther Vandross - It's Over Now
5. Rick James - Glow

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 11, 1985 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 11, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 12:56 am and setting at 05:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Aug 30, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on August 11, 1985

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Someone born on August 11, 1985 is:

40 years 9 months old,

or 489 months and 13 days old,

or 2128 weeks

or 14896 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1985?

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

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