What happened on Saturday November 23, 1985?

Here's what happened on November 23, 1985:

• EgyptAir Flight 648 hijacking and commando raid On November 23, 1985, EgyptAir Flight 648 was hijacked by members of the Abu Nidal Organization. The aircraft, en route from Athens to Cairo, was diverted to Malta, where a commando raid by Egyptian forces resulted in the rescue of hostages but also led to casualties. The incident highlighted the complexities of international terrorism and counter-terrorism efforts during that era. source: britannica.com
• Retired CIA analyst Larry Wu-Tai Chin arrested for espionage On November 23, 1985, Larry Wu-Tai Chin, a retired CIA analyst, was arrested and charged with espionage for allegedly passing classified information to the People's Republic of China over a 33-year period. Chin, who had access to top-secret intelligence, was accused of providing sensitive documents and information to Chinese agents, potentially compromising U.S. national security. He was convicted on February 8, 1986, and committed suicide in his cell on February 21, 1986. source: fbi.gov
• Ahn Hyun-Soo: South Korean short track speed skater Ahn Hyun-Soo, born on November 23, 1985, is a South Korean short track speed skater renowned for his Olympic achievements. He secured three gold medals at the 2006 Turin Winter Olympics in the 1,500 meters, 1,000 meters, and 5,000-meter relay events. In 2011, he became a Russian citizen and competed under the name Viktor Ahn, aiming to represent Russia in the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics. source: olympics.com

Events in 1985

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

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November 23, 1985 was a Saturday and it was the 327th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 23, 1985 can also be written as 11/23/1985 in the US and as 23/11/1985 in UK and Europe.

November 23, 1985 in November 1985 calendar

Famous people born on November 23, 1985:

• Viktor An

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

The number 1 song in the USA on November 23, 1985 was We Built This City by Starship, according to the music chart for the week November 18th and November 24th.

1. Starship - We Built This City
2. Glenn Frey - You Belong To The City
3. Phil Collins - Separate Lives
4. Mr. Mister - Broken Wings
5. Heart - Never

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

The number 1 song in the UK on November 23, 1985 was The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush, according to the music chart for the week November 18th and November 24th.

1. Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love
2. Feargal Sharkey - A Good Heart
3. A-ha - Take On Me
4. Elton John - Nikita
5. UB40 - Don't Break My Heart

November 23, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 23, 1985 was Part-Time Lover by Stevie Wonder, according to the music chart for the week November 18th and November 24th.

1. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
2. Aretha Franklin - Who's Zoomin' Who
3. Isley, Jasper, Isley - Caravan of Love
4. Ta Mara & The Seen - Everybody Dance
5. Morris Day - The Oak Tree

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 23rd is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 23, 1985 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 23, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 02:42 pm and setting at 04:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 28, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Nov 27, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on November 23, 1985

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Someone born on November 23, 1985 is:

40 years 6 months old,

or 486 months and 1 day old,

or 2113 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14792 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 23, 1985?

There are 183 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 23rd 2026.

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

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

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