What happened on Sunday September 22, 1985?

About September 22nd, 1985, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Plaza Accord was an agreement signed on September 22, 1985, by five nations: the United States, Japan, West Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. The accord aimed to depreciate the U.S. dollar in relation to the Japanese yen and the German Deutsche Mark to correct trade imbalances and stabilize the global economy. This agreement marked a significant moment in international economic policy.
  • Day of the week: September 22nd, 1985 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #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 22nd, 1985? See below for more news and curiosities on September 22nd, 1985.

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September 22, 1985: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 22, 1985:

  • Plaza Accord signed to address trade imbalances The Plaza Accord was an agreement signed on September 22, 1985, by five nations: the United States, Japan, West Germany, France, and the United Kingdom. The accord aimed to depreciate the U.S. dollar in relation to the Japanese yen and the German Deutsche Mark to correct trade imbalances and stabilize the global economy. This agreement marked a significant moment in international economic policy. source: brookings.edu
  • First Farm Aid concert held in Champaign, Illinois The inaugural Farm Aid concert took place on September 22, 1985, at Memorial Stadium in Champaign, Illinois. Organized by Willie Nelson, Neil Young, and John Mellencamp, the event aimed to raise awareness and funds for struggling American family farmers. The concert featured performances by over 50 artists, including Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, and B.B. King, and attracted a crowd of approximately 80,000 people. It successfully raised over $7 million for the cause. source: history.com
  • France admits Rainbow Warrior attack On September 22, 1985, French Prime Minister Laurent Fabius publicly acknowledged that agents of the French secret service, the DGSE, had sunk the Greenpeace ship Rainbow Warrior in New Zealand's Auckland harbor on July 10, 1985. The attack resulted in the death of a Greenpeace photographer and was intended to prevent protests against French nuclear testing. Fabius stated, "Agents of the DGSE sank this boat. They acted on orders." source: washingtonpost.com
  • Michael Spinks Defeats Larry Holmes In a historic boxing match, Michael Spinks defeated Larry Holmes to become the Heavyweight Boxing Champion. This was a remarkable achievement as Spinks became the first light heavyweight to defeat a reigning heavyweight champion, challenging traditional boxing weight class limitations.
  • 37th Emmy Awards The 37th Emmy Awards celebrated outstanding television achievements, with notable wins for 'Cagney and Lacey', 'The Cosby Show', and Tyne Daly, highlighting the era's most significant television programming and performances.

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September 22, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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September 22, 1985: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

  • Cleveland Browns - Dallas Cowboys : 7 - 20
  • Denver Broncos - Atlanta Falcons : 44 - 28
  • Detroit Lions - Indianapolis Colts : 6 - 14
  • Houston Oilers - Pittsburgh Steelers : 0 - 20
  • Kansas City Chiefs - Miami Dolphins : 0 - 31
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What day of the week was September 22, 1985?


September 22, 1985 was a Sunday and it was the 265th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 22, 1985 can also be written as 9/22/1985 in the US and as 22/9/1985 in UK and Europe.

September 22, 1985 in September 1985 calendar

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Who was born on September 22, 1985?


Famous people born on September 22, 1985:

  • Tatiana Maslany
    Tatiana Maslany

    Tatiana Maslany is a Canadian actress best known for her Emmy-winning performance as multiple characters in the science fiction television series 'Orphan Black.' She has also starred in various film and television projects, including her role as Jennifer Walters/She-Hulk in the Marvel Cinematic Universe series 'She-Hulk: Attorney at Law.' [bio]

  • Erin Marie Hogan
    Erin Marie Hogan
  • Damiano Carrara
    Damiano Carrara
  • Rima Fakih
    Rima Fakih

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September 22, 1985: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on September 22, 1985:

  • Axel Springer
    Axel Springer

    Influential German media entrepreneur who revolutionized post-war journalism through publications like Bild and Hamburger Abendblatt,...

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September 22, 1985: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on September 22, 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 22, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on September 22, 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 22, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on September 22, 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 22, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on September 22, 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 22, 1985: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 22nd is Virgo.

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September 22, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for September 22, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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September 22, 1985: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on September 22, 1985 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 22, 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 22, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 68% full, rising at 03:50 pm and setting at 12:44 am.

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 22, 1985?


Someone born on September 22, 1985 is:

40 years 6 months old,

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or 14803 days old,

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