What happened on Thursday September 19, 1985?

Here's what happened on September 19, 1985:

• 1985 Mexico City earthquake On September 19, 1985, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck Mexico City at 7:18 am, causing widespread destruction and resulting in at least 5,000 deaths. The epicenter was located off the coast of Michoacán, approximately 200 miles from Mexico City. The unique geological conditions of Mexico City, built on an ancient lakebed, amplified the seismic waves, leading to severe damage. The earthquake also triggered a tsunami with waves up to 3 meters high. source: britannica.com
• Mexico City earthquake of 1985 On September 19, 1985, a magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off the coast of Michoacán, Mexico, causing widespread devastation in Mexico City. The quake resulted in at least 10,000 deaths, tens of thousands of injuries, and left hundreds of thousands homeless. The disaster led to significant changes in Mexico's civil defense protocols, building codes, and disaster preparedness measures. source: britannica.com
• Collapse of Hotel Regis during 1985 Mexico City earthquake On September 19, 1985, the Hotel Regis in Mexico City collapsed during a magnitude 8.0 earthquake, resulting in significant casualties. The collapse was followed by a gas explosion, complicating rescue efforts. The site is now occupied by Plaza de la Solidaridad, a public park commemorating the victims. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Frank Zappa, John Denver, and Dee Snider testify against music censorship in Senate hearings On September 19, 1985, musicians Frank Zappa, John Denver, and Dee Snider testified before the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, opposing the Parents Music Resource Center's (PMRC) proposal to label albums with explicit content warnings. The PMRC, led by Tipper Gore, aimed to introduce a rating system for music, similar to movie ratings, to alert consumers about explicit content. The musicians argued that such labeling would infringe upon First Amendment rights and could lead to increased censorship. The hearings were a significant moment in the debate over artistic freedom and censorship in the music industry. source: washingtonpost.com
• Allied Chemical Corporate Rebranding Allied Chemical (Allied Corporation) officially changed its corporate name to Allied-Signal Incorporated, signaling a strategic rebranding and potential shift in the company's business strategy.

Events in 1985

September 19, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from September 1985

Newspapers from Sep. 19, 1985

September 19, 1985: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Chicago Bears - Minnesota Vikings : 33 - 24

September 19, 1985 was a Thursday and it was the 262nd day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 19, 1985 can also be written as 9/19/1985 in the US and as 19/9/1985 in UK and Europe.

September 19, 1985 in September 1985 calendar

Famous people born on September 19, 1985:

• Song Joong-Ki

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• Gio González

  American baseball player.

• Alun Wyn Jones

  Welsh rugby player.

• Nathanael Liminski

  German politician.

• Sarah Hunter
• Renee Young
• Joseph Joyce
• Maartje Paumen

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on September 19th

Famous people died on September 19, 1985:

• Italo Calvino

  Renowned Italian novelist and journalist who significantly influenced postwar literature.

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on September 19th

September 19, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 19, 1985 was Money For Nothing by Dire Straits, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. Dire Straits - Money For Nothing
2. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
3. John Parr - St. Elmo's Fire (Man In Motion)
4. Tina Turner - We Don't Need Another Hero
5. Phil Collins - Don't Lose My Number

September 19, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 19, 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. David Bowie & Mick Jagger - Dancing In The Street
2. Bonnie Tyler - Holding Out For A Hero
3. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
4. UB40 featuring Chrissie Hynde - I Got You Babe
5. Baltimora - Tarzan Boy

September 19, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 19, 1985 was Oh Sheila by Ready For The World, according to the music chart for the week September 16th and September 22nd.

1. Ready For The World - Oh Sheila
2. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
3. Kool & The Gang - Cherish
4. Freddie Jackson - You Are My Lady
5. 9.9 - All Of Me For All Of You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 19th is Virgo.

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Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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September 19, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 19, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on September 19, 1985 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 19, 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 19, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 12:31 pm and setting at 10:43 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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Your place in the Universe on September 19, 1985

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Someone born on September 19, 1985 is:

40 years 6 months old,

or 486 months and 15 days old,

or 2115 weeks and 1 day old,

or 14806 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on September 19, 1985?

There are 169 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday September 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on September 19, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on September 19, 1985.

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