What happened on Sunday August 25, 1985?

Here's what happened on August 25, 1985:

• Space Shuttle Discovery's August 25, 1985, launch delayed due to computer failure On August 25, 1985, the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery was postponed when a guidance computer failed 25 minutes before liftoff. This marked the fifth computer failure in the shuttle program and the second in the final minutes of a countdown. The mission was rescheduled for August 27, 1985. source: washingtonpost.com
• Bar Harbor Airlines Flight 1808 crashes in Auburn, Maine, killing all on board, including Samantha Smith On August 25, 1985, Bar Harbor Airlines Flight 1808, a Beechcraft Model 99, crashed during an instrument approach to Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport in Auburn, Maine. The crash resulted in the deaths of all eight occupants, including 13-year-old Samantha Smith, a renowned American schoolgirl and "Goodwill Ambassador" to the Soviet Union. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigated the accident and released a report in 1986, which concluded that the crash was caused by pilot error and recommended improvements in pilot training and aircraft equipment. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Dwight Gooden becomes youngest pitcher to win 20 games in a season On August 25, 1985, Dwight Gooden of the New York Mets defeated the San Diego Padres 9-3 at Shea Stadium, becoming the youngest pitcher in Major League Baseball history to win 20 games in a season at 20 years, 9 months, and 9 days old. This milestone was achieved nearly a month younger than the previous record holder, Bob Feller. Gooden finished the 1985 season with a 24-4 record, a 1.53 ERA, and 268 strikeouts, earning the National League Cy Young Award. source: espn.com
• Pat Bradley Wins LPGA Tournament Professional golfer Pat Bradley wins the LPGA National Pro-Am Golf Tournament, adding another achievement to her distinguished golfing career.
• Disneyland Milestone Visitor Three-year-old Brooks Arthur Charles Burr is welcomed as Disneyland's 250-millionth visitor, marking a significant moment in the theme park's history.

Events in 1985

August 25, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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August 25, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 237th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 25, 1985 can also be written as 8/25/1985 in the US and as 25/8/1985 in UK and Europe.

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Famous people died on August 25, 1985:

• Samantha Smith

  Samantha Smith was an American schoolgirl, peace activist, and child actress who became famous in the early 1980s for her letter to Soviet leader Yuri Andropov, seeking to understand why Soviet-American relations were so tense during the Cold War. Her subsequent visit to the Soviet Union was widely covered in the media, and she became a symbol of youthful hope … [bio]

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on August 25th

August 25, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 25, 1985 was Power Of Love by Huey Lewis & The News, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

1. Huey Lewis & The News - Power Of Love
2. Tears For Fears - Shout
3. Corey Hart - Never Surrender
4. John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
5. Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love

August 25, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on August 25, 1985 was Into The Groove by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

1. Madonna - Into The Groove
2. UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
3. Eurythmics - There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)
4. Madonna - Holiday
5. Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)

August 25, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on August 25, 1985 was Freeway Of Love by Aretha Franklin, according to the music chart for the week August 19th and August 25th.

1. Aretha Franklin - Freeway Of Love
2. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
3. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
4. Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero (Thunderdome)
5. Patti LaBelle - Stir It Up

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 25th is Virgo.

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August 25, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 25, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 25, 1985 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 25, 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 August 25, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 81% full, rising at 04:58 pm and setting at 01:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 31, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Aug 30, 1985.

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Someone born on August 25, 1985 is:

40 years 8 months old,

or 488 months and 29 days old,

or 2126 weeks

or 14882 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 25, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on August 25, 1985.

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