What happened on Saturday May 18, 1985?

Here's what happened on May 18, 1985:

• Nightline's first remote broadcast from South Africa On May 18, 1985, ABC's 'Nightline' program, hosted by Ted Koppel, conducted its first remote broadcast from South Africa. This marked a significant milestone in the show's history, as it was the first time 'Nightline' originated from a location outside the United States. The broadcast aimed to provide American viewers with in-depth coverage of South Africa during the apartheid era. source: upi.com
• Nightline's first remote broadcast from Beirut On May 18, 1985, ABC's Nightline aired its first remote broadcast from Beirut, Lebanon. This marked a significant moment in television journalism, as it allowed for direct reporting from conflict zones. The broadcast aimed to provide viewers with a firsthand look at the situation in Lebanon during a tumultuous period. source: nytimes.com
• Murray Head's 'One Night in Bangkok' reaches No. 3 on Billboard Hot 100 On May 18, 1985, Murray Head's 'One Night in Bangkok' peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song, from the musical 'Chess,' achieved significant international success, topping charts in countries like Australia, Germany, and the Netherlands. Its unique blend of pop and rap elements contributed to its widespread popularity. source: latimes.com
• 111th Preakness Stakes Won by Tank's Prospect Jockey Pat Day wins the 111th Preakness Stakes, riding Tank's Prospect with a winning time of 1:53.4 at Pimlico Race Course.

Events in 1985

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

LIFE magazines from May 1985

Newspapers from May. 18, 1985

Your poster from May 18, 1985

May 18, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 138th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1985 can also be written as 5/18/1985 in the US and as 18/5/1985 in UK and Europe.

May 18, 1985 in May 1985 calendar

Famous people born on May 18, 1985:

• Derek Hough

  Professional dancer, choreographer, and television personality best known for his work on 'Dancing with the Stars' and as a judge on various...

• Vincent Jay

  French Olympic biathlete who won gold in the 10 km sprint and bronze in the 12.

• Davit Lomaia
• Ayako Sana
• Klaudio Ndoja
• Guðbjörg Gunnarsdóttir
• Marco Neethling
• Jānis Pēda
• Enrico Carattoni
• Adama Tamboura
• Johan Eurén
• Josh Middleton
• Kelly Gallagher
• Colin Minihan
• Travis Peterson
• Justin Hawkins
• Francesca Battistelli
• Eamon Farren
• Thiago Feltri

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on May 18th

Famous people died on May 18, 1985:

• Hedley Bull

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on May 18th

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

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

The number 1 song in the UK on May 18, 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 18, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 18, 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 18th is Taurus.

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 18, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:54 am and setting at 08:14 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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Your place in the Universe on May 18, 1985

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Someone born on May 18, 1985 is:

41 years and 7 days old,

or 492 months and 7 days old,

or 2140 weeks and 2 days old,

or 14982 days old,

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

There are 358 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 18th 2027.

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

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

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