What happened on Friday June 14, 1985?

Here's what happened on June 14, 1985:

• TWA Flight 847 hijacked by terrorists On June 14, 1985, TWA Flight 847, en route from Cairo to San Diego with stops in Athens, Rome, Boston, and Los Angeles, was hijacked shortly after takeoff from Athens. The hijackers, members of Hezbollah, held 153 passengers and crew hostage for 17 days, demanding the release of Lebanese prisoners held by Israel. During the ordeal, U.S. Navy diver Robert Stethem was killed. The last hostages were released on June 30, 1985. source: fbi.gov
• Portuguese Prime Minister Mário Soares resigns amid coalition crisis On June 14, 1985, Portuguese Prime Minister Mário Soares resigned after the Social Democratic Party withdrew from his coalition government, leading to a political crisis. Soares had informed President António Ramalho Eanes of his intention to resign, but did not specify a date for his formal departure. The crisis was precipitated by the Social Democrats' withdrawal due to disagreements over agrarian reform and labor laws. source: upi.com
• Earl Weaver returns to manage Baltimore Orioles On June 13, 1985, Baltimore Orioles owner Edward Bennett Williams announced the firing of manager Joe Altobelli and the return of Earl Weaver to manage the team for the remainder of the season. Weaver, who had retired after the 1982 season, agreed to return out of loyalty to the organization. He officially took over as manager on June 14, 1985. source: washingtonpost.com

Events in 1985

June 14, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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June 14, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 165th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 14, 1985 can also be written as 6/14/1985 in the US and as 14/6/1985 in UK and Europe.

June 14, 1985 in June 1985 calendar

Famous people born on June 14, 1985:

• Oleg Medvedev. Russian luger

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on June 14th

Famous people died on June 14, 1985:

• Irene Delroy

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Famous people who died on June 14th

June 14, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 14, 1985 was Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

1. Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
2. Bryan Adams - Heaven
3. Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F
4. Billy Ocean - Suddenly
5. Howard Jones - Things Can Only Get Better

June 14, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on June 14, 1985 was You'll Never Walk Alone by The Crowd, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

1. The Crowd - You'll Never Walk Alone
2. Sister Sledge - Frankie
3. Paul Hardcastle - 19
4. Marillion - Kayleigh
5. Duran Duran - A View To A Kill

June 14, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on June 14, 1985 was Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake) by Freddie Jackson, according to the music chart for the week June 10th and June 16th.

1. Freddie Jackson - Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
2. Marvin Gaye - Sanctified Lady
3. Whitney Houston - You Give Good Love
4. ConFunkShun - Electric Lady
5. Billy Ocean - Suddenly

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 14th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 14, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 14, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 14, 1985 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 14, 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 June 14, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 6% full, rising at 02:58 am and setting at 06:04 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 03, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jul 02, 1985.

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Someone born on June 14, 1985 is:

40 years 11 months old,

or 491 months and 11 days old,

or 2136 weeks and 3 days old,

or 14955 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 14, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on June 14, 1985.

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