What happened on Wednesday September 11, 1985?

Here's what happened on September 11, 1985:

• International Cometary Explorer's flyby of Comet Giacobini-Zinner On September 11, 1985, NASA's International Cometary Explorer (ICE) spacecraft conducted the first-ever encounter with a comet, passing through the tail of Comet 21P/Giacobini-Zinner at a distance of approximately 7,800 kilometers from its nucleus. This historic mission provided valuable data on the composition and structure of cometary tails, supporting the 'dirty snowball' theory of comet composition. ICE later flew past Comet Halley in 1986. source: esa.int
• Pete Rose breaks Ty Cobb's career hit record On September 11, 1985, Pete Rose surpassed Ty Cobb's long-standing record of 4,189 career hits during a game against the Chicago Cubs. Rose achieved this milestone with a single, marking a significant moment in baseball history. The record-breaking hit solidified Rose's legacy as one of the greatest hitters in the sport. source: nytimes.com
• Lotto 6/49 introduces bi-weekly draws in Canada On September 11, 1985, Lotto 6/49 expanded its draws to twice a week, adding a Wednesday night draw to the existing Saturday night draw. This change aimed to increase player engagement and sales. source: societe.lotoquebec.com
• William Alwyn: English Composer William Alwyn, a notable English composer born in 1905, was commemorated on this date. Alwyn was known for his significant contributions to classical music composition.
• Jake Cole: English Footballer Jake Cole, an English football player, was noted on this date. Limited information is available about his specific achievements or career details.

Events in 1985

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

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September 11, 1985 was a Wednesday and it was the 254th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 11, 1985 can also be written as 9/11/1985 in the US and as 11/9/1985 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on September 11, 1985:

• Shaun Livingston

  Shaun Livingston is a notable NBA player known for his remarkable comeback after a severe knee injury.

Famous people born in 1985

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

The number 1 song in the USA on September 11, 1985 was St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion) by John Parr, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

1. John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
2. Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero
3. Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
4. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
5. Huey Lewis & The News - Power Of Love

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

The number 1 song in the UK on September 11, 1985 was Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

1. David Bowie & Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street
2. Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero
3. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
4. UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
5. Baltimora - Tarzan Boy

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

The number 1 R&B song on September 11, 1985 was Cherish by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week September 9th and September 15th.

1. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
2. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
3. Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
4. Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
5. Freddie Jackson - You Are My Lady

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 11th is Virgo.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 11, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 02:25 am and setting at 06:28 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 30, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Sep 29, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on September 11, 1985

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Someone born on September 11, 1985 is:

40 years 8 months old,

or 488 months and 13 days old,

or 2123 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14865 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 11, 1985?

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

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

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