What happened on Tuesday December 31, 1985?

Here's what happened on December 31, 1985:

• Ricky Nelson dies in plane crash On December 31, 1985, American singer and actor Ricky Nelson died in a plane crash near De Kalb, Texas. The Douglas DC-3 aircraft, en route from Guntersville, Alabama, to Dallas, Texas, experienced a fire in the passenger cabin, leading to an emergency landing attempt. Nelson, his fiancée Helen Blair, and five band members perished; the two crew members survived with injuries. source: washingtonpost.com
• Passing of New Zealand cricketer Alexander Malcolm Matheson Alexander Malcolm Matheson, a New Zealand cricketer who played in two Test matches in 1930 and 1931, passed away in Auckland on December 31, 1985, at the age of 79. source: espncricinfo.com

Events in 1985

December 31, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from December 1985

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 1985

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December 31, 1985 was a Tuesday and it was the 365th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1985 can also be written as 12/31/1985 in the US and as 31/12/1985 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1985 in December 1985 calendar

Famous people born on December 31, 1985:

• Shay Laren
• Erich Bergen

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on December 31st

Famous people died on December 31, 1985:

• Ricky Nelson

  Ricky Nelson was an influential American singer, songwriter, and actor who rose to fame in the 1950s as both a teenage rock-and-roll star and a television personality. He is known for his string of hit singles, successful albums, and his key role in shaping early rock music. [bio]

• Sam Spiegel

  Renowned Austrian-born American film producer who won multiple Academy Awards for iconic films like 'On the Waterfront', 'The Bridge on the...

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on December 31st

December 31, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 1985 was Like A Virgin by Madonna, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Madonna - Like A Virgin
2. Duran Duran - Wild Boys
3. The Honeydrippers - Sea Of Love
4. New Edition - Cool It Now
5. Pat Benatar - We Belong

December 31, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 31, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
2. Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
3. Wham! - Last Christmas / Everything She Wants
4. Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone
5. Wham! - I'm Your Man

December 31, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 31, 1985 was Operator by Midnight Star, according to the music chart for the week December 30th and January 5th.

1. Midnight Star - Operator
2. Ashford & Simpson - Solid
3. The Temptations - Treat Her Like A Lady
4. Glenn Jones - Show Me
5. Eugene Wilde - Gotta Get You Home Tonight

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st 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 31, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 1985 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 72% full, rising at 09:05 pm and setting at 10:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 27, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1986.

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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 1985

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Someone born on December 31, 1985 is:

40 years 4 months old,

or 484 months and 24 days old,

or 2107 weeks and 5 days old,

or 14754 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1985?

There are 221 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 31st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 31, 1985.

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