What happened on Saturday March 23, 1985?

Here's what happened on March 23, 1985:

• Death of Patricia Roberts Harris Patricia Roberts Harris, the first African American woman to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet, passed away on March 23, 1985. She was a prominent figure in American politics, serving as Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and later as Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under President Jimmy Carter. Her contributions to civil rights and public service have left a lasting legacy. source: nytimes.com
• Discovery moved to Vehicle Assembly Building for STS-51D mission preparations On March 23, 1985, Space Shuttle Discovery was transported to the Vehicle Assembly Building (VAB) at Kennedy Space Center to prepare for the STS-51D mission. This marked a significant step in the mission's preparation process. source: globalsecurity.org
• US conducts underground nuclear test at Nevada Test Site On March 23, 1985, the United States conducted an underground nuclear test, code-named 'Hermosa,' at the Nevada Test Site. The test was designed to have an explosive yield between 20 and 150 kilotons, equivalent to a maximum of 150,000 tons of TNT. The device was buried 2,100 feet below the desert floor at Yucca Flat, approximately 81 miles northwest of Las Vegas. The Department of Energy warned residents and guests in Las Vegas to avoid precarious positions in high-rise buildings during the detonation due to potential ground motion effects. source: upi.com
• Space Shuttle Discovery's rollout to Vehicle Assembly Building On March 23, 1985, Space Shuttle Discovery was moved from the Orbiter Processing Facility to the Vehicle Assembly Building at Kennedy Space Center, marking a significant step in preparations for its upcoming mission. source: nasa.gov
• Death of Anton Constandse Anton Constandse, a prominent Dutch anarchist, writer, and intellectual, died. Known for his political writings and advocacy of anarchist principles, Constandse was an influential figure in 20th-century Dutch political thought and literature.
• OCAM Dissolution The Organization of Central American States (OCAM) was dissolved, marking a significant change in regional political cooperation and organizational structures.
• Birth of Maurice Jones-Drew Maurice Jones-Drew was born, who would later become a notable NFL running back. He played primarily for the Jacksonville Jaguars and was selected to the Pro Bowl three times during his professional career.
• Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley Wedding Popular musician Billy Joel married supermodel Christie Brinkley in a high-profile celebrity wedding that captured media attention.
• Betsy King Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Betsy King won the Standard Register PING tournament, further establishing her reputation as a top player in women's professional golf during the 1980s.

Events in 1985

March 23, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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March 23, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 82nd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 23, 1985 can also be written as 3/23/1985 in the US and as 23/3/1985 in UK and Europe.

March 23, 1985 in March 1985 calendar

Famous people born on March 23, 1985:

• Maurice Jones-Drew

  Maurice Jones-Drew was a prominent NFL running back who played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Oakland Raiders, known for his exceptional...

• Memphis Monroe
• Stevie McCrorie

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on March 23rd

Famous people died on March 23, 1985:

• Patricia Harris

  Patricia Harris was a groundbreaking African American politician who served as the first Black woman in the U.S.

• Peter Charanis

  Greek-american scholar and educator (b. 1908).

• Richard Beeching

  Baron beeching, english physicist and engineer (b. 1913).

• Patricia Roberts Harris
• Zoot Sims
• Umberto Soldati

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on March 23rd

March 23, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 23, 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 23, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 23, 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 23, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 23, 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 23rd is Aries.

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March 23, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 23, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 23, 1985 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 23, 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 23, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 11% full, rising at 07:00 am and setting at 09:24 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 23, 1985 is:

41 years 2 months old,

or 494 months and 1 day old,

or 2148 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15037 days old,

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There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday March 23rd 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 23, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 23, 1985.

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