What happened on Friday July 12, 1985?

Here's what happened on July 12, 1985:

• Ronald Reagan diagnosed with colon cancer in 1985 On July 12, 1985, President Ronald Reagan underwent surgery after being diagnosed with colon cancer. The discovery was made during a routine examination, leading to a successful operation that removed a cancerous polyp. Reagan's health scare raised awareness about colon cancer and the importance of early detection. source: history.com
• STS-51-F launch scrubbed due to main engine issue On July 12, 1985, the Space Shuttle Challenger's launch for mission STS-51-F was aborted at T-3 seconds after ignition. A malfunction in the number two Space Shuttle Main Engine (SSME) coolant valve led to the automatic shutdown of all three main engines, resulting in the scrubbed launch. The mission was successfully launched on July 29, 1985, after resolving the technical issues. source: nasa.gov

Events in 1985

July 12, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 12, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 193rd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 12, 1985 can also be written as 7/12/1985 in the US and as 12/7/1985 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on July 12, 1985:

• Natasha Poly

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• Emil Hegle Svendsen

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Famous people died on July 12, 1985:

• Guadalupe Sánchez

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July 12, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 12, 1985 was A View To A Kill by Duran Duran, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. Duran Duran - A View To A Kill
2. Phil Collins - Sussudio
3. Prince - Raspberry Beret
4. Survivor - The Search Is Over
5. Eurythmics - Would I Lie To You?

July 12, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 12, 1985 was Frankie by Sister Sledge, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. Sister Sledge - Frankie
2. Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F
3. Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
4. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
5. Madonna - Crazy For You

July 12, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 12, 1985 was Hangin' On A String by Loose Ends, according to the music chart for the week July 8th and July 14th.

1. Loose Ends - Hangin' On A String
2. Freddie Jackson - Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
3. Rene & Angela - Save Your Love (For #1)
4. Prince And The Revolution - Raspberry Beret
5. Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly - Too Many Games

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 12th 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 12, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 12, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 12, 1985 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 12, 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 12, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 01:24 am and setting at 04:55 pm.

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

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Someone born on July 12, 1985 is:

40 years 10 months old,

or 490 months and 12 days old,

or 2132 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14926 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 12, 1985?

There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 12, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 12, 1985.

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