What happened on Friday March 29, 1985?

Here's what happened on March 29, 1985:

• Christos Sartzetakis elected President of Greece On March 29, 1985, Christos Sartzetakis, a Supreme Court judge, was elected President of Greece by the Hellenic Parliament, succeeding Konstantinos Karamanlis. His election was marked by political controversy, with the opposition contesting the legality of the process, particularly the participation of Acting President Ioannis Alevras in the vote. Sartzetakis was sworn in on March 30, 1985, in a ceremony boycotted by conservative opposition leaders who refused to recognize his election. source: upi.com
• Wayne Gretzky sets NHL single-season assist record On March 29, 1985, Wayne Gretzky set a new NHL record for most assists in a single season with his 126th assist, surpassing his own previous record of 125 assists. This milestone was achieved during the 1984–85 NHL season, where Gretzky also set a new record for most assists in a single season with 135 assists. source: washingtonpost.com
• Christos Sartzetakis elected President of Greece On March 29, 1985, Christos Sartzetakis, a Supreme Court judge, was elected President of Greece by the Hellenic Parliament. His election followed a contentious process, with Sartzetakis securing the necessary 180 votes in the third round of voting, despite opposition from the New Democracy Party, which contested the election's constitutionality. Sartzetakis was sworn in on March 30, 1985, and served as president until May 5, 1990. source: latimes.com
• Death of Jeanine Deckers, Belgian Nun and Singer Jeanine Deckers, known as "The Singing Nun," died by suicide on March 29, 1985, in Wavre, Belgium. She and her companion, Annie Pécher, took an overdose of barbiturates and alcohol, reportedly due to financial difficulties. Deckers had gained international fame in 1963 with her hit song "Dominique," but faced financial struggles in her later years. source: upi.com

Events in 1985

March 29, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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March 29, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 88th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 29, 1985 can also be written as 3/29/1985 in the US and as 29/3/1985 in UK and Europe.

March 29, 1985 in March 1985 calendar

Famous people born on March 29, 1985:

• Stan Wawrinka

  Swiss professional tennis player, three-time Grand Slam singles champion, known for his powerful one-handed backhand and significant...

• Christiane Fürst
• Mirusia Louwerse
• Peter Porte

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on March 29th

Famous people died on March 29, 1985:

• Luther Terry

  Renowned American physician who led the groundbreaking 1964 Surgeon General's report that definitively linked smoking to serious health...

• Janet Watson

  British geologist (b. 1923).

• Sœur Sourire

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on March 29th

March 29, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on March 29, 1985 was One More Night by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week March 25th and March 31st.

1. Phil Collins - One More Night
2. Madonna - Material Girl
3. REO Speedwagon - Can't Fight This Feeling
4. Teena Marie - Lovergirl
5. USA for Africa - We Are The World

March 29, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on March 29, 1985 was You Spin Me Round (Like A Record) by Dead Or Alive, according to the music chart for the week March 25th and March 31st.

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 29, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on March 29, 1985 was Nightshift by Commodores, according to the music chart for the week March 25th and March 31st.

1. Commodores - Nightshift
2. Wilton Felder With Bobby Womack - I'll Still Be Lookin' Up To You
3. Patti LaBelle - New Attitude
4. Luther Vandross - 'Til My Baby Comes Home
5. Tina Turner - Private Dancer

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 29th is Aries.

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March 29, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 29, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 29, 1985 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 29, 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 29, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 10:21 am and setting at 02:24 am.

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 29, 1985 is:

41 years 1 month old,

or 493 months and 26 days old,

or 2147 weeks and 3 days old,

or 15032 days old,

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There are 308 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 29th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 29, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on March 29, 1985.

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