What happened on Monday November 25, 1985?

Here's what happened on November 25, 1985:

• Soviet Antonov An-12 shot down in Angola On November 25, 1985, an Aeroflot Antonov An-12BP cargo aircraft, operated by the Soviet Air Force, was shot down by South African Special Forces while en route from Cuito Cuanavale to Luanda, Angola. The aircraft crashed approximately 43 kilometers east of Menongue in the Cuando Cubango province, resulting in the deaths of all 21 occupants, including eight crew members and 13 passengers. Eyewitnesses and investigative reports indicated that the aircraft was struck by a surface-to-air missile, likely a Soviet-made 9K31 Strela-1 system captured by South African forces. The incident occurred during the Angolan Civil War and the South African Border War, amidst operations involving the Soviet Union-backed People's Armed Forces for the Liberation of Angola (FAPLA) against the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), which received support from South Africa. source: en.wikipedia.org
• Ozzie Guillen named AL Rookie of the Year On November 25, 1985, Chicago White Sox shortstop Ozzie Guillen was named the American League Rookie of the Year. Guillen, who hit .273 with 12 errors in 150 games, received 16 of 28 first-place votes, totaling 101 points. Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Teddy Higuera finished second with 67 points. source: latimes.com

Events in 1985

November 25, 1985: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE magazines from November 1985

Newspapers from Nov. 25, 1985

November 25, 1985: What were the main match results that day?

NFL - American Football

• Seattle Seahawks - San Francisco 49ers : 6 - 19

November 25, 1985 was a Monday and it was the 329th day of the year 1985 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 25, 1985 can also be written as 11/25/1985 in the US and as 25/11/1985 in UK and Europe.

November 25, 1985 in November 1985 calendar

Famous people born on November 25, 1985:

• Remona Fransen

  Dutch modern pentathlete who competed in international sports competitions, representing the Netherlands in multi-sport events.

• Haley Webb

  American actress known for her roles in independent films and television series, with a career in the entertainment industry.

• Kristina Uhrinová

Famous people born in 1985

Famous people born on November 25th

Famous people died on November 25, 1985:

• Franz Hildebrandt

  German pastor and theologian (b. 1909).

• Elsa Morante
• Fortunato Licandro

Famous people who died in 1985

Famous people who died on November 25th

November 25, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 25, 1985 was Separate Lives by Phil Collins, according to the music chart for the week November 25th and December 1st.

1. Phil Collins - Separate Lives
2. Starship - We Built This City
3. Mr. Mister - Broken Wings
4. Glenn Frey - You Belong To The City
5. Heart - Never

November 25, 1985: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on November 25, 1985 was The Power Of Love by Jennifer Rush, according to the music chart for the week November 25th and December 1st.

1. Jennifer Rush - The Power Of Love
2. Feargal Sharkey - A Good Heart
3. A-ha - Take On Me
4. Elton John - Nikita
5. UB40 - Don't Break My Heart

November 25, 1985: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on November 25, 1985 was Caravan of Love by Isley, Jasper, Isley, according to the music chart for the week November 25th and December 1st.

1. Isley, Jasper, Isley - Caravan of Love
2. Aretha Franklin - Who's Zoomin' Who
3. Stevie Wonder - Part-Time Lover
4. Ta Mara & The Seen - Everybody Dance
5. Sheila E. - A Love Bizarre

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 25th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 25, 1985: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 25, 1985 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 25, 1985 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 25, 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 November 25, 1985 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 03:27 pm and setting at 06:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 28, 1985 while the next full moon would come on Nov 27, 1985.

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Your place in the Universe on November 25, 1985

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Someone born on November 25, 1985 is:

40 years 4 months old,

or 484 months and 9 days old,

or 2105 weeks and 4 days old,

or 14739 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 25, 1985?

There are 236 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday November 25th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 25, 1985?

You belong to the Millennial Generation if you were born on November 25, 1985.

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