What happened on Saturday April 20, 1985?

Here's what happened on April 20, 1985:

• Carlos Lopes sets marathon world record in Rotterdam On April 20, 1985, Carlos Lopes of Portugal set a new marathon world record in Rotterdam, clocking 2 hours, 7 minutes, and 12 seconds. This performance improved the previous record by 53 seconds, making Lopes the first man to run a marathon in under 2:08. The race was notable for Lopes' consistent pace and strategic running, aided by pacemakers in the early stages. source: runnersworld.com
• Karyn Marshall becomes first woman to clean and jerk over 300 pounds On April 20, 1985, American weightlifter Karyn Marshall made history by becoming the first woman to clean and jerk over 300 pounds, achieving a lift of 303 pounds. This milestone was a significant advancement in women's weightlifting, showcasing the increasing strength and capabilities of female athletes in the sport. source: washingtonpost.com

Events in 1985

April 20, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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April 20, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 110th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 20, 1985 can also be written as 4/20/1985 in the US and as 20/4/1985 in UK and Europe.

April 20, 1985 in April 1985 calendar

Famous people born on April 20, 1985:

• Brent Seabrook

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• Billy Magnussen

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on April 20th

Famous people died on April 20, 1985:

• Mimmo Dei

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on April 20th

April 20, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 20, 1985 was We Are The World by USA for Africa, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. USA for Africa - We Are The World
2. Madonna - Crazy For You
3. Commodores - Nightshift
4. Phil Collins - One More Night
5. DeBarge - Rhythm Of The Night

April 20, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on April 20, 1985 was Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. Tears For Fears - Everybody Wants To Rule The World
2. USA For Africa - We Are The World
3. Philip Bailey With Phil Collins - Easy Lover
4. Phyllis Nelson - Move Closer
5. Frankie Goes To Hollywood - Welcome To The Pleasuredome

April 20, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on April 20, 1985 was Back In Stride by Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly, according to the music chart for the week April 15th and April 21st.

1. Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly - Back In Stride
2. Debarge - Rhythm Of the Night
3. USA For Africa - We Are The World
4. Jesse Johnson's Revue - Be Your Man
5. Luther Vandross - 'Til My Baby Comes Home

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 20th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 20, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 20, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 20, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 20, 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 April 20, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:26 am and setting at 08:19 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 05, 1985 while the next full moon would come on May 04, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on April 20, 1985

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Someone born on April 20, 1985 is:

41 years 1 month old,

or 493 months and 4 days old,

or 2144 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15009 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 20, 1985?

There are 331 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 20th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 20, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on April 20, 1985.

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