What happened on Sunday January 27, 1985?

Here's what happened on January 27, 1985:

• Space Shuttle Discovery returns from Mission 51-C On January 27, 1985, Space Shuttle Discovery completed its third mission, STS-51-C, by landing at Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission, lasting 3 days, 1 hour, 33 minutes, and 23 seconds, was the first dedicated to the Department of Defense, deploying a classified payload into orbit. The crew included Commander Thomas K. Mattingly II, Pilot Loren J. Shriver, Mission Specialists Ellison S. Onizuka and James F. Buchli, and Payload Specialist Gary E. Payton. source: nasa.gov
• Economic Cooperation Organization established The Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) was established on January 27, 1985, by Iran, Pakistan, and Turkey. Its primary aim is to promote economic, technical, and cultural cooperation among member states, which has expanded to include several Central Asian and South Asian countries. The ECO has since worked on various initiatives to enhance trade and investment in the region. source: eco.int
• Pope John Paul II celebrates Mass in Venezuela On January 27, 1985, Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass in Maracaibo, Venezuela, addressing an audience of close to a million people. During the Mass, he condemned divorce as a 'plague' that ruins family life and called for parental responsibility. He also expressed solidarity with the Church in El Salvador and Nicaragua, sending an embrace of peace to the archbishops of both countries. source: washingtonpost.com
• 42nd Golden Globe Awards held on January 27, 1985 The 42nd Golden Globe Awards ceremony took place on January 27, 1985, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. The event was co-hosted by Michael York and Raquel Welch, and it honored the best in film and television for the year 1984. Notable winners included 'Amadeus' for Best Motion Picture – Drama and 'Romancing the Stone' for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy. source: en.wikipedia.org
• AFC Wins NFL Pro Bowl In the annual NFL Pro Bowl, the American Football Conference (AFC) defeated the National Football Conference (NFC) with a score of 22-14, showcasing the best players in professional football.
• Hollis Stacy Wins LPGA Mazda Golf Classic Professional golfer Hollis Stacy secured victory at the LPGA Mazda Golf Classic, further establishing her reputation in women's professional golf.
• World Record in Indoor 50m Hurdles Mark McKoy set a world record in indoor 50m hurdles with a time of 5.25 seconds, demonstrating exceptional athletic performance.
• Doug Henning's Magic Show Concludes Doug Henning's theatrical magic show at the Lunt-Fontanne Theatre in New York concluded after a 60-performance run, marking the end of a notable entertainment production.

Events in 1985

January 27, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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January 27, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 27th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 27, 1985 can also be written as 1/27/1985 in the US and as 27/1/1985 in UK and Europe.

January 27, 1985 in January 1985 calendar

Famous people died on January 27, 1985:

• Willem Cobben

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on January 27th

January 27, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 27, 1985 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Madonna - Like A Virgin
2. Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
3. Chicago - You're The Inspiration
4. Philip Bailey - Easy Lover
5. Wham! - Careless Whisper

January 27, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on January 27, 1985 was I Want To Know What Love Is by Foreigner, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Foreigner - I Want To Know What Love Is
2. Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
3. Wham! - Last Christmas / Everything She Wants
4. Madonna - Like A Virgin
5. Tears For Fears - Shout

January 27, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on January 27, 1985 was Gotta Get You Home Tonight by Eugene Wilde, according to the music chart for the week January 21st and January 27th.

1. Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight
2. New Edition - Mr. Telephone Man
3. The Temptations - Treat Her Like A Lady
4. Stevie Wonder - Love Light In Flight
5. Kool & The Gang - Misled

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 27th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 27, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 27, 1985 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 27, 1985 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 27, 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 January 27, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 10:31 am and setting at 11:43 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on January 27, 1985

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Someone born on January 27, 1985 is:

41 years 3 months old,

or 495 months and 28 days old,

or 2156 weeks and 1 day old,

or 15093 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 27, 1985?

There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday January 27th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 27, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on January 27, 1985.

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