What happened on Thursday March 21, 1985?

Here's what happened on March 21, 1985:

• Rick Hansen's Man in Motion World Tour begins On March 21, 1985, Canadian athlete Rick Hansen commenced his Man in Motion World Tour from Oakridge Mall in Vancouver, aiming to raise awareness for spinal cord research and demonstrate the potential of people with disabilities. Over the next 26 months, Hansen and his team covered over 40,000 kilometers across 34 countries, culminating in a return to Vancouver on May 22, 1987. source: rickhansen.com
• Langa Massacre in South Africa On March 21, 1985, during a funeral procession in Langa township, Uitenhage, South Africa, police opened fire on the crowd, resulting in at least 17 deaths and numerous injuries. The incident occurred on the 25th anniversary of the Sharpeville massacre, leading to widespread condemnation and international outcry. A subsequent commission of inquiry found that the police acted negligently, leading to compensation payments to victims' families. source: upi.com
• Arthur Ashe inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame Arthur Ashe was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame on March 21, 1985. He was recognized not only for his achievements in tennis, including winning three Grand Slam titles, but also for his contributions to civil rights and humanitarian efforts. Ashe remains a significant figure in both sports and social justice. source: tennisfame.com
• Death of Sir Michael Redgrave Sir Michael Redgrave, a renowned British actor and patriarch of the Redgrave acting dynasty, died on March 21, 1985, at the age of 77. He had been battling Parkinson's disease for 12 years prior to his death. source: latimes.com

Events in 1985

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

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March 21, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 80th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 21, 1985 can also be written as 3/21/1985 in the US and as 21/3/1985 in UK and Europe.

March 21, 1985 in March 1985 calendar

Famous people born on March 21, 1985:

• Sonequa Martin-Green

  Sonequa Martin-Green is an American actress and producer best known for her lead role as Michael Burnham on 'Star Trek: Discovery' and for her performances on 'The Walking Dead'. She has been acclaimed for her strong, memorable presence in science fiction television. [bio]

• Adrian Peterson

  Legendary NFL running back who played primarily for the Minnesota Vikings, known for his exceptional rushing skills and multiple Pro Bowl...

• Margrethe Renstrøm
• Leanna Jones
• Chris Hogg
• Sean Franklin
• Bennard Yao Kumordzi
• Ahsha Rolle
• Ryan Toolson
• Blaise Sonnery
• Kasper Winther Jørgensen
• Melanie Zanetti
• Wilson Rodrigues Fonseca
• Vladimir Kanajkin

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on March 21st

Famous people died on March 21, 1985:

• Michael Redgrave

  Michael Redgrave was an acclaimed English stage and film actor, director, and writer. Renowned for his performances with the Old Vic and Royal Shakespeare Company, he was also a prominent film star in British cinema from the 1930s through the 1970s. [bio]

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on March 21st

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

The number 1 song in the USA on March 21, 1985 was Can't Fight This Feeling by REO Speedwagon, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling
2. Madonna - Material Girl
3. Phil Collins - One More Night
4. Glenn Frey - The Heat Is On
5. Julian Lennon - Too Late For Goodbyes

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

The number 1 song in the UK on March 21, 1985 was You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) by Dead Or Alive, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. Dead Or Alive - You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)
2. Philip Bailey With Phil Collins - Easy Lover
3. Elaine Paige & Barbara Dickson - I Know Him So Well
4. Bruce Springsteen - Dancing In The Dark
5. Madonna - Material Girl

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

The number 1 R&B song on March 21, 1985 was Nightshift by Commodores, according to the music chart for the week March 18th and March 24th.

1. Commodores - Nightshift
2. Wilton Felder With Bobby Womack - I'll Still Be Lookin' Up To You
3. Tina Turner - Private Dancer
4. Ashford & Simpson - Outta The World
5. Diana Ross - Missing You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 21st is Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 21, 1985 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 21, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:19 am and setting at 07:24 pm.

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

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Someone born on March 21, 1985 is:

41 years 2 months old,

or 494 months and 3 days old,

or 2148 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15039 days old,

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

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

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