What happened on Monday September 16, 1985?

About September 16th, 1985, in brief:

  • Historical events: On September 16, 1985, scientists announced the discovery of a significant depletion of ozone in the stratosphere over Antarctica, termed the 'ozone hole.' This finding raised global awareness about the dangers of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and led to international efforts to address ozone layer depletion, culminating in the Montreal Protocol in 1987.
  • Day of the week: September 16th, 1985 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: Money For Nothing by Dire Straits
  • #1 UK song: Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger
  • Popular movie: Back to the Future directed by Robert Zemeckis

More about September 16th, 1985? See below for more news and curiosities on September 16th, 1985.

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September 16, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 16, 1985:

  • Discovery of the ozone hole announced On September 16, 1985, scientists announced the discovery of a significant depletion of ozone in the stratosphere over Antarctica, termed the 'ozone hole.' This finding raised global awareness about the dangers of chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) and led to international efforts to address ozone layer depletion, culminating in the Montreal Protocol in 1987. source: nasa.gov
  • Steve Jobs resigns as Apple chairman On September 16, 1985, Steve Jobs resigned as chairman of Apple Computer after a boardroom battle with CEO John Sculley. Jobs had co-founded Apple in 1976 and played a pivotal role in its early success. Following his departure, he founded NeXT Computer, aiming to develop advanced workstations for higher education and business markets. source: wired.com
  • Steve Jobs resigns from Apple Computer On September 16, 1985, Steve Jobs resigned as chairman of Apple Computer after a boardroom battle with CEO John Sculley. This followed a period of declining Macintosh sales and internal conflicts. On the same day, Jobs filed incorporation papers for his new company, NeXT Computer. source: wired.com

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September 16, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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September 16, 1985: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Pittsburgh Steelers - Cleveland Browns : 7 - 17
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What day of the week was September 16, 1985?


September 16, 1985 was a Monday and it was the 259th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1985 can also be written as 9/16/1985 in the US and as 16/9/1985 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 16, 1985?


Famous people born on September 16, 1985:

  • Max Minghella
    Max Minghella

    Max Minghella is a British actor and filmmaker, best known for his roles in films such as 'The Social Network' and 'The Internship,' as well as for starring as Nick Blaine in the acclaimed television series 'The Handmaid's Tale.' He is the son of the late Academy Award-winning director Anthony Minghella. [bio]

  • Madeline Zima
    Madeline Zima

    Madeline Zima is an American actress known for her roles in both television and film. She gained fame as a child actress in the sitcom 'The Nanny' and has continued to appear in numerous projects throughout her career. [bio]

  • Badr bin Abd Allah bin Mohammed bin Farhan Al Saud
    Badr bin Abd Allah bin Mohammed bin Farhan Al Saud
  • Warren Hoburg
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September 16, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 16, 1985 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week September 16th and September 22nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

September 16, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 16, 1985 was Money For Nothing by Dire Straits, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

  1. - Money For Nothing youtube
  2. - Cherish youtube
  3. - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion) youtube
  4. - We Don't Need Another Hero youtube
  5. - Don't Lose My Number youtube

September 16, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 16, 1985 was Dancing In The Street by David Bowie & Mick Jagger, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

  1. - Dancing In The Street youtube
  2. - Holding Out For A Hero youtube
  3. - Part-Time Lover youtube
  4. - I Got You Babe youtube
  5. - Tarzan Boy youtube

September 16, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 16, 1985 was Oh Sheila by Ready For The World, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

  1. - Oh Sheila youtube
  2. - Saving All My Love For You youtube
  3. - Cherish youtube
  4. - You Are My Lady
  5. - All Of Me For All Of You
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September 16, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

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September 16, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 16, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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September 16, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 16, 1985 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 16, 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 September 16, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:38 am and setting at 08:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 30, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Sep 29, 1985.

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How old is someone born on September 16, 1985?


Someone born on September 16, 1985 is:

40 years 6 months old,

or 486 months and 18 days old,

or 2115 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14809 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 16, 1985?

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