What happened on Sunday July 21, 1985?

Here's what happened on July 21, 1985:

• Christa McAuliffe selected for Space Shuttle mission On July 21, 1985, Christa McAuliffe was selected as the first teacher in space by NASA. She was chosen from over 11,000 applicants to participate in the STS-51-L mission aboard the Space Shuttle Challenger. McAuliffe's selection aimed to inspire students and promote education in science and technology. source: nasa.gov
• Bernard Hinault wins fifth Tour de France, matching record On July 21, 1985, French cyclist Bernard Hinault secured his fifth Tour de France victory, equaling the record held by Jacques Anquetil and Eddy Merckx. Riding for the La Vie Claire team, Hinault finished 1 minute and 42 seconds ahead of his teammate, American Greg LeMond, who placed second. The race concluded on the Champs-Élysées in Paris, with Hinault's victory marking a significant achievement in his cycling career. source: washingtonpost.com
• Judy Clark wins LPGA Boston Five Classic Judy Clark secured her first LPGA Tour victory at the Boston Five Classic in Danvers, Massachusetts, on July 21, 1985. She finished with an eight-under-par 280, three strokes ahead of runners-up Donna Caponi and Jane Geddes. Clark earned $33,750 for her win. source: latimes.com
• Von Wafer: Professional Basketball Player Von Wafer, an American professional basketball player, was active during this period, known for his career in the NBA.
• Broadway Musical Closes The musical 'Leader of the Pack' concludes its run at the Ambassador Theater in New York City after 120 performances, marking the end of its Broadway engagement.

Events in 1985

July 21, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from July 1985

Newspapers from Jul. 21, 1985

Your poster from July 21, 1985

July 21, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 21, 1985 can also be written as 7/21/1985 in the US and as 21/7/1985 in UK and Europe.

July 21, 1985 in July 1985 calendar

Famous people born on July 21, 1985:

• Paloma Faith

  Paloma Faith is a prominent British singer and actress known for her distinctive retro-soul style and powerful vocal performances.

• John Francis Daley

  John Francis Daley is an American actor, comedian, writer, and director known for his roles in 'Bones' and 'Freaks and Geeks'.

• Deborah Henry
• Kim Jong-hyun
• Vanessa Lengies

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on July 21st

Famous people died on July 21, 1985:

• Victor Hammer

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on July 21st

July 21, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 21, 1985 was A View To A Kill by Duran Duran, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. Duran Duran - A View To A Kill
2. Prince - Raspberry Beret
3. Paul Young - Everytime You Go Away
4. Whitney Houston - You Give Good Love
5. Phil Collins - Sussudio

July 21, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on July 21, 1985 was Frankie by Sister Sledge, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. Sister Sledge - Frankie
2. Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F
3. Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
4. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
5. Madonna - Crazy For You

July 21, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on July 21, 1985 was Save Your Love (For #1) by Rene & Angela, according to the music chart for the week July 15th and July 21st.

1. Rene & Angela - Save Your Love (For #1)
2. Loose Ends - Hangin' On A String
3. Freddie Jackson - Rock Me Tonight (For Old Times Sake)
4. Prince And The Revolution - Raspberry Beret
5. Debarge - Who's Holding Donna Now

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 21st is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 21, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 21, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 21, 1985 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 21, 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 July 21, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:30 am and setting at 10:56 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 02, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jul 31, 1985.

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Someone born on July 21, 1985 is:

40 years 10 months old,

or 490 months and 3 days old,

or 2131 weeks

or 14917 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 21, 1985?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 21, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on July 21, 1985.

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