What happened on Saturday October 12, 1985?

Here's what happened on October 12, 1985:

• Resolution of the MS Achille Lauro hostage crisis The MS Achille Lauro hostage crisis concluded on October 12, 1985, when the hijackers surrendered to Egyptian authorities after a standoff. The crisis began on October 7, when Palestinian terrorists took control of the cruise ship, leading to the murder of an American passenger, Leon Klinghoffer. The resolution involved negotiations and the eventual release of hostages, highlighting the complexities of international terrorism and maritime security. source: britannica.com
• Nobel Peace Prize awarded to International Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War The Nobel Peace Prize for 1985 was awarded to the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War (IPPNW) for their efforts to promote nuclear disarmament and raise awareness about the medical consequences of nuclear war. This organization, founded in 1980, played a significant role in advocating for peace and the prevention of nuclear conflict through medical and scientific perspectives. source: britannica.com
• Space Shuttle Challenger's preparations for STS-61A mission On October 12, 1985, the Space Shuttle Challenger was rolled over to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy Space Center in Florida, marking a significant step in preparations for the STS-61A mission. This mission, scheduled for launch on October 30, 1985, was dedicated to the West German Spacelab D-1 laboratory, featuring 75 experiments focused on microgravity research in materials science, life science, and technology. The crew included Commander Henry W. Hartsfield Jr., Pilot Steven R. Nagel, Mission Specialists James F. Buchli, Guion S. Bluford, Bonnie J. Dunbar, and Payload Specialists Reinhard Furrer, Ernst Messerschmid, and Wubbo J. Ockels. source: nasa.gov

Events in 1985

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

LIFE magazines from October 1985

Newspapers from Oct. 12, 1985

October 12, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 285th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 12, 1985 can also be written as 10/12/1985 in the US and as 12/10/1985 in UK and Europe.

October 12, 1985 in October 1985 calendar

Famous people born on October 12, 1985:

• Shakti Mohan

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• Michelle Trachtenberg

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• Sammy Winward

  Sammy Winward is a British actress known for her roles in television soap operas, particularly in the UK entertainment industry.

• Michelle Carter

  Michelle Carter is an American shot putter who won gold at the 2016 Rio Olympics, becoming a notable figure in track and field athletics.

• Ly Jonaitis
• Mike Green (ice hockey)

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on October 12th

Famous people died on October 12, 1985:

• Johnny Olson

  American radio host and game show announcer (b. 1910).

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on October 12th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on October 12, 1985 was Oh Sheila by Ready For The World, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
2. Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
3. A-Ha - Take On Me
4. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
5. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover

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

The number 1 song in the UK on October 12, 1985 was The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love
2. Midge Ure - If I Was
3. Colonel Abrams - Trapped
4. A-ha - Take On Me
5. Red Box - Lean On Me (Ah-Li-Ayo)

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

The number 1 R&B song on October 12, 1985 was You Are My Lady by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week October 7th and October 13th.

1. Freddie Jackson - You Are My Lady
2. Bobby Womack - I Wish He Didn't Trust Me So Much
3. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
4. Doug E. Fresh & The Get Fresh Crew - The Show
5. Ready For The World - Oh Sheila

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 12th is Libra.

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October 12, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 12, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:55 am and setting at 06:14 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 29, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Oct 28, 1985.

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Someone born on October 12, 1985 is:

40 years 5 months old,

or 485 months and 23 days old,

or 2112 weeks

or 14784 days old,

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

There are 191 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 12th 2026.

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

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

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