What happened on Friday December 20, 1985?

Here's what happened on December 20, 1985:

• Howard Cosell retires from television sports Howard Cosell, a prominent sports broadcaster known for his distinctive style and outspoken personality, announced his retirement from television sports on December 20, 1985. His career spanned several decades, during which he became a significant figure in American sports journalism, particularly through his work on ABC's 'Monday Night Football.' Cosell's retirement marked the end of an era in sports broadcasting. source: nytimes.com
• Pope John Paul II establishes World Youth Day On December 20, 1985, Pope John Paul II officially established World Youth Day as a global event for young Catholics. The initiative aimed to encourage the participation of youth in the Church and to foster a sense of community among young people worldwide. The first World Youth Day was celebrated in Rome in 1986, and it has since become a significant event in the Catholic Church's calendar. source: britannica.com
• Denis Potvin breaks NHL defensive scoring record On December 20, 1985, New York Islanders defenseman Denis Potvin surpassed Bobby Orr's career points record for defensemen by assisting on Mike Bossy's goal, bringing his total to 916 points. The game ended in a 2-2 tie against the New York Rangers at Madison Square Garden. source: upi.com
• First American Poet Laureate Position Established The United States creates the official position of Poet Laureate, with Robert Penn Warren being honored as the inaugural recipient, recognizing and promoting American literary arts.

Events in 1985

December 20, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from December 1985

Newspapers from Dec. 20, 1985

December 20, 1985: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Denver Broncos - Seattle Seahawks : 27 - 24

December 20, 1985 was a Friday and it was the 354th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 20, 1985 can also be written as 12/20/1985 in the US and as 20/12/1985 in UK and Europe.

December 20, 1985 in December 1985 calendar

Famous people died on December 20, 1985:

• Joseph Hasler
• Coral McInnes Buttsworth

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on December 20th

December 20, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 20, 1985 was Say You, Say Me by Lionel Richie, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
2. Mr. Mister - Broken Wings
3. Eddie Murphy - Party All The Time
4. Simple Minds - Alive & Kicking
5. Phil Collins - Separate Lives

December 20, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on December 20, 1985 was Saving All My Love For You by Whitney Houston, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Whitney Houston - Saving All My Love For You
2. Shakin' Stevens - Merry Christmas Everyone
3. Wham! - I'm Your Man
4. Band Aid - Do They Know It's Christmas?
5. Dee C Lee - See The Day

December 20, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on December 20, 1985 was Don't Say No Tonight by Eugene Wilde, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Eugene Wilde - Don't Say No Tonight
2. New Edition - Count Me Out
3. Lionel Richie - Say You, Say Me
4. Sheila E. - A Love Bizarre
5. Isley, Jasper, Isley - Caravan of Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.

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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 20, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 20, 1985 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 12:47 pm and setting at 01:53 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on December 20, 1985

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Someone born on December 20, 1985 is:

40 years 3 months old,

or 483 months and 14 days old,

or 2102 weeks

or 14714 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 1985?

There are 261 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on December 20, 1985.

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