What happened on Tuesday May 14, 1985?

Here's what happened on May 14, 1985:

• Execution of Indonesian labor activist Mohammed Munir On May 14, 1985, Mohammed Munir, a prominent Indonesian labor leader and former General Secretary of the Indonesian Communist Party (PKI), was executed by firing squad. Munir had been imprisoned since 1966 for alleged involvement in the 1965 coup attempt, and his execution was part of a series of executions of former PKI members during that period. source: executedtoday.com
• Magnitude 6.4 earthquake northwest of Madagascar On May 14, 1985, a magnitude 6.4 earthquake occurred northwest of Madagascar, with epicenter coordinates approximately 10.6°S, 41.3°E. The tremor was felt in Mtwara and Newala, Tanzania, and in the Mocimbao da Praia area, Mozambique. This event is considered the largest instrumentally located hypocenter in this region. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Sally Martin: New Zealand actress profile Sally Martin, born on May 14, 1985, in Wellington, New Zealand, is a prominent actress known for her roles in various television series. She gained recognition for portraying Tori Hanson, the Blue Wind Ranger, in 'Power Rangers Ninja Storm' (2003) and its subsequent series. Additionally, Martin played Nicole Miller in the long-running New Zealand soap opera 'Shortland Street' from 2009 to 2024, marking her as one of the show's longest-serving characters. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1985

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

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May 14, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 134th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 14, 1985 can also be written as 5/14/1985 in the US and as 14/5/1985 in UK and Europe.

May 14, 1985 in May 1985 calendar

Famous people born on May 14, 1985:

• Lina Esco

  Lina Esco is an American actress, producer, director, and activist. She is best known for her role as Christina Alonso on the CBS television series 'S.W.A.T.', as well as for her work in films and her activism, particularly in relation to gender equality. [bio]

• Iwan Rheon

  Welsh actor best known for playing Ramsay Bolton in 'Game of Thrones' and Simon Bellamy in 'Misfits'.

• Dustin Lynch

  Popular American country music singer-songwriter known for hit singles like 'Cowboys and Angels' and 'Small Town Hometown'.

• Zack Ryder

  Professional wrestler who gained popularity in WWE, known for his internet wrestling character and energetic performances.

• Thibault Lacroix
• Carl Nicks (American football)
• Ina Mihalache

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on May 14th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on May 14, 1985 was Don't You (Forget About Me) by Simple Minds, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Simple Minds - Don't You (Forget About Me)
2. Madonna - Crazy For You
3. Murray Head - One Night In Bangkok
4. Wham! - Everything She Wants (Remix)
5. Sade - Smooth Operator

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 14, 1985 was 19 by Paul Hardcastle, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Paul Hardcastle - 19
2. Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer
3. Bronski Beat & Marc Almond - I Feel Love (Medley)
4. Duran Duran - A View To A Kill
5. DeBarge - Rhythm Of The Night

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

The number 1 R&B song on May 14, 1985 was Fresh by Kool & The Gang, according to the music chart for the week May 13th and May 19th.

1. Kool & The Gang - Fresh
2. USA For Africa - We Are The World
3. Whitney Houston - You Give Good Love
4. Mary Jane Girls - In My House
5. Sade - Smooth Operator

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 14th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 14, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 03:31 am and setting at 04:10 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 04, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jun 03, 1985.

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Someone born on May 14, 1985 is:

41 years and 10 days old,

or 492 months and 10 days old,

or 2140 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14985 days old,

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There are 355 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 14th 2027.

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

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

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