What happened on Saturday July 13, 1985?

Here's what happened on July 13, 1985:

• George H.W. Bush serves as acting president during Reagan's surgery On July 13, 1985, President Ronald Reagan underwent surgery to remove a colon polyp. Prior to the procedure, Reagan signed a letter transferring presidential authority to Vice President George H.W. Bush, making him the first 'acting president' under the 25th Amendment. The transfer lasted approximately eight hours, from 11:28 a.m. to 7:22 p.m., after which Reagan resumed his duties. source: reaganlibrary.gov
• Live Aid concerts held on July 13, 1985, to raise funds for Ethiopian famine relief Live Aid was a dual-venue benefit concert held on July 13, 1985, organized by Bob Geldof and Midge Ure to raise funds for famine relief in Ethiopia. The event took place simultaneously at Wembley Stadium in London and John F. Kennedy Stadium in Philadelphia, featuring performances by over 70 artists. The concerts were broadcast globally, reaching an estimated audience of 1.9 billion people across 150 countries. The event successfully raised over $100 million for famine relief efforts in Africa. source: history.com
• Duran Duran's 'A View to a Kill' reaches number one on US Billboard Hot 100 Duran Duran's 'A View to a Kill' topped the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on July 13, 1985, marking the band's second number one single in the United States. The song, featured in the James Bond film of the same name, held the top position for two consecutive weeks. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Guillermo Ochoa Birth Guillermo Ochoa, a prominent Mexican football (soccer) player, is born. He would later become a notable goalkeeper for the Mexican national team and various international clubs.

Events in 1985

July 13, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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July 13, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 194th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 13, 1985 can also be written as 7/13/1985 in the US and as 13/7/1985 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people born on July 13, 1985:

• Guillermo Ochoa

  Renowned Mexican professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper, famous for his exceptional performances in multiple World Cup...

• Charlotte Dujardin

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Famous people born on July 13th

Famous people died on July 13, 1985:

• Charles K. Bliss

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Famous people who died on July 13th

July 13, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 13, 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 13, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 13, 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 13, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 13, 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 13th is Cancer.

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July 13, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 13, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 13, 1985 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 13, 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 13, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 01:51 am and setting at 05:58 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 13, 1985 is:

40 years 10 months old,

or 490 months and 11 days old,

or 2132 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14925 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 13, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 13, 1985.

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