What happened on Thursday December 26, 1985?

Here's what happened on December 26, 1985:

• Murder of Dian Fossey, renowned primatologist Dian Fossey, an American primatologist and conservationist, was found murdered in her cabin at the Karisoke Research Center in Rwanda's Virunga Mountains on December 26, 1985. She had been bludgeoned to death with a machete, and her cabin was ransacked, though valuables were left untouched. The motive remains unclear, with theories ranging from poacher retaliation to personal disputes. source: history.com
• Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable launched as 1986 models Ford introduced the Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable on December 26, 1985, as 1986 models. The Taurus replaced the Ford LTD, while the Sable replaced the Mercury Marquis, marking a shift to front-wheel-drive mid-size sedans for both brands. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Steve Waugh makes his Test cricket debut for Australia Steve Waugh made his Test cricket debut for Australia on December 26, 1985, during the Boxing Day Test against India at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. He went on to have a distinguished career, becoming one of Australia's most successful captains and a key player in the team's history. source: bbc.com

Events in 1985

December 26, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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December 26, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 360th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 26, 1985 can also be written as 12/26/1985 in the US and as 26/12/1985 in UK and Europe.

December 26, 1985 in December 1985 calendar

Famous people born on December 26, 1985:

• Beth Behrs

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Famous people born on December 26th

Famous people died on December 26, 1985:

• Dian Fossey

  Renowned primatologist who dedicated her life to studying and protecting mountain gorillas in Rwanda, famously chronicled in her book and...

• François Châtelet

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December 26, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 26, 1985 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

1. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
2. Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time
3. Simple Minds - Alive & Kicking
4. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
5. Klymaxx - I Miss You

December 26, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 26, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

1. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
2. Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone
3. Wham! - I'm Your Man
4. Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
5. Dee C Lee - See The Day

December 26, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 26, 1985 was Don't Say No Tonight by Eugene Wilde, according to the music chart for the week December 23rd and December 29th.

1. Eugene Wilde - Don't Say No Tonight
2. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
3. New Edition - Count Me Out
4. Dionne & Friends - That's What Friends Are For
5. Ready For The World - Digital Display

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 26th is Capricorn.

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

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December 26, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 26, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 26, 1985 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 26, 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 December 26, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 03:48 pm and setting at 07:55 am.

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

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Someone born on December 26, 1985 is:

40 years 4 months old,

or 484 months and 29 days old,

or 2108 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14760 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 26, 1985?

There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 26, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 26, 1985.

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