What happened on Friday January 18, 1985?

Here's what happened on January 18, 1985:

• Historic Arctic Cold Wave of 1985 In January 1985, a severe Arctic cold wave impacted the United States, beginning on January 18. This event led to record-low temperatures across the country, including a state record low of -34°F at Mount Mitchell, North Carolina. The cold wave resulted in at least 126 fatalities and caused significant damage to Florida's citrus industry, with losses estimated at $1.2 billion. The extreme cold also led to the cancellation of President Ronald Reagan's inauguration parade due to wind chills colder than -10°F in Washington, D.C. source: weather.gov
• United States withdraws from World Court jurisdiction in Nicaragua case On January 18, 1985, the United States withdrew from International Court of Justice proceedings initiated by Nicaragua, which accused the U.S. of supporting efforts to overthrow the Nicaraguan government. The U.S. cited concerns over the court's jurisdiction and the misuse of the proceedings for political purposes. This marked the first time in 15 years that a nation had exited the court during ongoing proceedings. source: upi.com

Events in 1985

January 18, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 18, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 18th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 18, 1985 can also be written as 1/18/1985 in the US and as 18/1/1985 in UK and Europe.

January 18, 1985 in January 1985 calendar

Famous people born on January 18, 1985:

• Minissha Lamba

  Minissha Lamba is an Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films. She gained recognition for her performances in movies such as 'Yahaan,' 'Bachna Ae Haseeno,' and 'Well Done Abba.' She has also appeared in several other Hindi films and was a contestant on the reality TV show 'Bigg Boss 8.' [bio]

• Riccardo Montolivo

  Professional Italian footballer who played as a midfielder for AC Milan and the Italian national team, known for his technical skills and...

• Han Sun-il
• Elke Clijsters
• Yannick Cahuzac
• Riccardo Moretti
• Elisa Manzano
• Rubén de la Barrera
• Pedro José Pinazo Arias
• Alfi Conteh-Lacalle
• Dale Begg-Smith
• Marcelo Alatorre
• Kareem Smith
• Camille Little
• Matt Hobby
• Nate Garner
• Jacob Clear
• Javier Sebastián Robles
• Roberto de Souza Rezende

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on January 18th

Famous people died on January 18, 1985:

• Mahmud Muhammad Taha
• Rosita Levi Pisetzky

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on January 18th

January 18, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 18, 1985 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. Madonna - Like A Virgin
2. Jack Wagner - All I Need
3. Chicago - You're The Inspiration
4. Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
5. Philip Bailey - Easy Lover

January 18, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 18, 1985 was I Want To Know What Love Is by Foreigner, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
2. Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
3. Wham! - Last Christmas / Everything She Wants
4. Madonna - Like A Virgin
5. Tears For Fears - Shout

January 18, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 18, 1985 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the music chart for the week January 14th and January 20th.

1. Midnight Star - Operator
2. Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight
3. The Temptations - Treat Her Like A Lady
4. Stevie Wonder - Love Light In Flight
5. Kool & The Gang - Misled

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 18th is Capricorn.

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January 18, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 18, 1985 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 18, 1985 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 18, 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 January 18, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:23 am and setting at 03:21 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 07, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Feb 05, 1985.

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Someone born on January 18, 1985 is:

41 years 4 months old,

or 496 months and 6 days old,

or 2157 weeks and 2 days old,

or 15101 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 18, 1985?

There are 239 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 18th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 18, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 18, 1985.

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